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3 Changes Community Banks Should Expect Under Trump
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

3 Changes Community Banks Should Expect Under Trump <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2264281?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> A second Trump administration promises a sea change for regional and community banks, including shifts in the regulatory environment, Community Reinvestment Act rules and the M&A landscape, say attorneys at Manatt. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2264281?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2264281?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Citi Splits Off Mexican Retail Bank Ahead Of Planned IPO
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Citi Splits Off Mexican Retail Bank Ahead Of Planned IPO <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2268263?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Tom Zanki Citigroup said Monday it has completed the expected spinoff of its Mexican retail banking unit called Banamex — part of a strategy to separate its retail and institutional banking businesses in Mexico — paving the way for an initial public offering of Banamex. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2268263?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2268263?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Couple Say Texas Law Firm Let Disbarred Atty Represent Them
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Couple Say Texas Law Firm Let Disbarred Atty Represent Them <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2266678?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Catherine Marfin A Texas couple say in a lawsuit filed in Harris County court that a Houston-area law firm allowed a disbarred attorney to represent them in a case against the seller of their home, alleging he botched the case and failed to prevent their eviction. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2266678?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2266678?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Fla. Judge Suspended For Pro-Cop Campaign Remarks
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Fla. Judge Suspended For Pro-Cop Campaign Remarks <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2266572?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Madison Arnold A Florida state judge will face a 25-day suspension without pay for showing bias in favor of law enforcement during his campaign by making or approving statements such as, "Criminals won't be happy to see me on the bench." Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2266572?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2266572?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Girardi Won't Get New Fraud Trial Despite Memory Claims
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Girardi Won't Get New Fraud Trial Despite Memory Claims <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2268331?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Rae Ann Varona A California federal judge on Monday denied Tom Girardi's bid for a new trial after a jury found he misappropriated $15 million worth of client settlement funds, standing by a prior assessment that the disbarred attorney was "exaggerating" symptoms of mild cognitive impairment. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2268331?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2268331?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Ex-BigLaw Atty Who Killed Wife Faces Depo Over Settlement
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Ex-BigLaw Atty Who Killed Wife Faces Depo Over Settlement <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268242?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jack Karp Former Fisher Phillips partner Claud "Tex" McIver, who is serving a prison sentence for killing his wife, is set to be deposed as soon as Tuesday as part of the legal battle in Georgia state court over who is entitled to the settlement of the wrongful death suit brought by his wife's estate. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268242?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268242?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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How Boards And Officers Should Prep For New Trump Admin
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

How Boards And Officers Should Prep For New Trump Admin <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266570?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> In anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportation campaign, company officers and board members should pursue proactive, comprehensive contingency planning to not only advance the best interests of the companies they serve, but to also properly exercise their fiduciary duty of care, say attorneys at Winston & Strawn. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266570?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266570?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Gov't Owned Broadband Often Fails, Report Says
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Gov't Owned Broadband Often Fails, Report Says <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2267934?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Christopher Cole A new report from an industry-backed think tank skewers government-owned broadband networks for purportedly relying on public resources to survive but operating inefficiently and competing unfairly against private internet service providers. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2267934?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2267934?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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ByteDance Says Ex-Worker Can't Avoid Counterclaims
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

ByteDance Says Ex-Worker Can't Avoid Counterclaims <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268069?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Adam Lidgett TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, says a former engineer shouldn't be able to dodge its counterclaims in a dispute stemming from his termination, arguing that just because he wants to drop his allegations doesn't mean those counterclaims are moot. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268069?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268069?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Malicious' Intent Testimony Nixed From Blank Rome Suit
by Gunnar Larson 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Malicious' Intent Testimony Nixed From Blank Rome Suit <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268211?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By P.J. D'Annunzio A Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday prohibited certain expert witnesses from opining on the alleged "malicious" intent an aircraft parts maker, represented by Blank Rome LLP, had when suing a onetime defense attorney who defected to the plaintiffs bar. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268211?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2268211?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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