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Trump's NY Civil Fraud Trial Spotlights Long-Criticized Law
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Trump's NY Civil Fraud Trial Spotlights Long-Criticized Law <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819716?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> A New York court’s recent decision holding former President Donald Trump liable for fraud brought old criticisms of the state law used against him back into the limelight — including its strikingly broad scope and its major departures from the traditional elements of common law fraud, say Mark Kelley and Lois Ahn at MoloLamken. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819716?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819716?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Judge Won't Recuse Herself From Doctor's NBA Fraud Trial
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Judge Won't Recuse Herself From Doctor's NBA Fraud Trial <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1821392?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Emily Sawicki A Manhattan federal judge has refused to step away from the case of a Seattle doctor accused of participating in a scheme to defraud the National Basketball Association's health plan, saying there was "no basis" for his bid to oust her after he took issue with the trial schedule and what he described as systemic barriers. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1821392?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1821392?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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NC County School Board Joins Chorus Saying Apps Harm Youth
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

NC County School Board Joins Chorus Saying Apps Harm Youth <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1822461?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Travis Bland The Board of Education in Wake County, North Carolina, on Friday joined the ranks of school systems suing Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and other social media companies, accusing them of stoking addiction in young users and saddling taxpayers with the cost. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1822461?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1822461?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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COVID App Takes Another Shot At Apple With Justices
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

COVID App Takes Another Shot At Apple With Justices <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1822338?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Bryan Koenig App developers are again seeking U.S. Supreme Court intervention against the Ninth Circuit's refusal to revive antitrust allegations over Apple's rejection of COVID-19-tracking and bitcoin apps, decrying "fundamental error" lower courts made misreading pleading requirements, proffered market definition and more. Petition attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1822338?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1822338?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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IBM Retirees Filed Shorted Pension Suit Too Late, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

IBM Retirees Filed Shorted Pension Suit Too Late, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1821591?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Grace Elletson IBM escaped a proposed class action alleging it stiffed workers on pension payments by using outdated mortality data to calculate their benefits when a New York federal judge ruled that their claims timed out under the plan's limitations on when its participants could sue. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1821591?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1821591?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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UBS Beats Blockchain Co.'s Spoofing Suit, For Now
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

UBS Beats Blockchain Co.'s Spoofing Suit, For Now <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1821370?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Katryna Perera UBS Securities LLC has, for now, escaped a suit accusing it of a so-called spoofing campaign against blockchain company Phunware's stock, with a New York federal judge saying that while Phunware has adequately alleged the spoofing scheme took place, it has failed to show how it was impacted or injured by it. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1821370?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1821370?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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NBC Defeats Trump's Subpoena Of 'Stormy' Documentary Info
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

NBC Defeats Trump's Subpoena Of 'Stormy' Documentary Info <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1822506?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Frank G. Runyeon A New York judge on Friday rejected Donald Trump's attempt to subpoena records from NBC linked to Stormy Daniels, a central figure in the Manhattan district attorney's hush money charges, finding that the ex-president's request was overbroad and barred by civil rights laws. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1822506?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1822506?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Intent-Based Theory Of Liability In Hwang Creates Ambiguity
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Intent-Based Theory Of Liability In Hwang Creates Ambiguity <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819890?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> A case against Archegos Capital founder Bill Hwang alleging that he participated in a securities manipulation scheme, which goes to trial next month in New York federal court, highlights the need for courts to clarify the legal standard defining "market manipulation," says Edward Imperatore at MoFo. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819890?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819890?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Med School Ex-CEO Sues For Legal Fees In Del. After Fraud Suit
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Med School Ex-CEO Sues For Legal Fees In Del. After Fraud Suit <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1822227?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Jeff Montgomery A company controlled by the former chief executive of a Grand Bahama-based medical school has sued the school's developers and indirect owner for legal fee advancements in Delaware's Court of Chancery, citing a federal suit accusing the ex-officer of selling undocumented stakes in the business. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1822227?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1822227?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Firefighters Union's Finance Firm Can't Spike Whistleblower Claim
by Gunnar Larson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Firefighters Union's Finance Firm Can't Spike Whistleblower Claim <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1822347?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Brian Dowling A finance firm set up for the nation's largest firefighters' union can't escape a whistleblower retaliation claim from the investment adviser it fired after he reported concerns to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a Boston federal judge has ruled. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1822347?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1822347?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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