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New York Magazine Urges Judge To Toss Reader Privacy Suit
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

New York Magazine Urges Judge To Toss Reader Privacy Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814655?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Carolyn Muyskens New York Magazine says it has too few Michigan-based subscribers for them to maintain a class action under a Michigan consumer privacy law, urging a judge to toss claims that it wrongfully disclosed readers' data to third parties. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814655?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814655?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NYC Taxi Drivers Convince Judge To Reconsider RICO Claims
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

NYC Taxi Drivers Convince Judge To Reconsider RICO Claims <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1814324?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Hailey Konnath A New York federal judge has agreed to rethink her decision throwing out New York City cab drivers' racketeering suit claiming the city artificially inflated the values of once highly coveted taxi licenses, admitting that she "committed clear error" in finding that certain claims were filed too late. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1814324?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1814324?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Justices Tilt Toward NRA In Free Speech Row With Regulator
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

Justices Tilt Toward NRA In Free Speech Row With Regulator <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814400?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Abraham Gross A cautious U.S. Supreme Court seemed poised Monday to rule in favor of the National Rifle Association in a case over allegations that a former New York state official pressured financial institutions to cut ties to the National Rifle Association in violation of its free speech rights. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814400?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814400?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NYC Mayor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Former Colleague
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

NYC Mayor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Former Colleague <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814827?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Henrik Nilsson A woman sued New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday under the state's Adult Survivors Act, alleging he demanded quid pro quo sexual favors and sexually assaulted her after she sought career advice from him in 1993. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814827?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1814827?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Ex-LC&F Chief's Legal Team Seeks Payment Upfront For Trial
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

Ex-LC&F Chief's Legal Team Seeks Payment Upfront For Trial <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814566?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sophia Dourou The £237 million ($300 million) London Capital & Finance investment trial was adjourned on Monday as the company chief's former legal team refused to come back unless they were paid upfront. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814566?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814566?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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SFO's Ephgrave Targets Fraud In Push To Kick Down Doors
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

SFO's Ephgrave Targets Fraud In Push To Kick Down Doors <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814103?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby The Serious Fraud Office's fifth new investigation in the five months since Nick Ephgrave took the helm shows the watchdog has focused on domestic fraud cases and delivered on the director's pledge to be bolder, lawyers say. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814103?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814103?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Levies £5.95M Fine In Fake Dividend Tax Reclaim Case
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

FCA Levies £5.95M Fine In Fake Dividend Tax Reclaim Case <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814551?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson The Financial Conduct Authority said Monday it had decided to fine the former chief executive of Indigo Global Partners Ltd. £5.95 million ($7.57 million) and ban him from the industry for participating in a Danish tax scam that falsely reclaimed dividend taxes on shares. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814551?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814551?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Hayes Laments Judge's 'Catastrophic' SFO Interview Remarks
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

Hayes Laments Judge's 'Catastrophic' SFO Interview Remarks <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814684?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby A former derivatives trader said Monday that, although he had admitted to dishonestly submitting figures for a key benchmark interest rate, it was unhelpful, prejudicial and ultimately "catastrophic" that the judge presiding over his trial told jurors that his conduct was misleading. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814684?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814684?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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BREAKING: Trump, Co-Defendants Will Appeal Willis DQ Ruling
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

BREAKING: Trump, Co-Defendants Will Appeal Willis DQ Ruling <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1814942?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Kelcey Caulder Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked a Georgia judge to let him appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting him and his co-defendants in the state's election interference case. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1814942?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1814942?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Will The UK Supreme Court Decision In PACCAR Affect Hong Kong Litigation Funding? - Litigation Finance Journal
by Gunnar Larson 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

Will The UK Supreme Court Decision In PACCAR Affect Hong Kong Litigation Funding? - Litigation Finance Journal Check out my recent article: https://litigationfinancejournal.com/will-the-uk-supreme-court-decision-in-… Gunnar Will The UK Supreme Court Decision In PACCAR Affect Hong Kong Litigation Funding? - Litigation Finance Journal The Hong Kong Department of Justice’s approach to litigation finance and third party funding is coming into greater focus following the UK Supreme Court’s July 26, 2023 ruling on R. (on the Application of PACCAR Inc) v Competition Appeal Tribunal [2023] UKSC 28. Mondaq reports that PACCAR has defined “damaged-base agreements” or “DBAs” in the United Kingdom. DBAs are strictly regulated in the UK, now including litigation funding agreement contract law. Many UK courts have operated under the assumption that funding of litigation agreements does not fall under the purview of DBAs. PACCAR’s Supreme Court decision has sparked a fervent debate around this topic. Mondaq says that Hong Kong DBA relevancy differs from the UKs DBA approach. Specifically, in Hong Kong, champerty and maintenance are illegal factors that can lead to a fine and prison sentence. It’s important to note that Hong Kong does allow waivers to the general prohibition of litigation investment if: 1. Third parties share a common interest in funding the outcome of a case. 2. Accessible justice is a prime consideration. 3. Insolvency proceedings are necessary.

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