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RealPage, Landlords Look To Trim Ariz. Price-Fixing Case
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

RealPage, Landlords Look To Trim Ariz. Price-Fixing Case <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1837033?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Matthew Perlman Rental algorithm company RealPage and several landlords have urged an Arizona state court to trim fraud claims from the attorney general's case accusing them of using software to illegally raise rents for hundreds of thousands of renters, and they also asked to limit the time frame for enforcers' antitrust claims. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1837033?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1837033?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Insurer Says Miami Retaliation Scheme Not Covered
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Insurer Says Miami Retaliation Scheme Not Covered <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1836703?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Jennifer Mandato An insurer for the City of Miami is seeking reimbursement of $5 million for expenses incurred in defending the city and one of its commissioners against underlying lawsuits alleging political retaliation, telling a Florida federal court that the allegations fall outside the scope of its policies. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1836703?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1836703?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Trial Averted In Boston Health Agency Harassment Case
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Trial Averted In Boston Health Agency Harassment Case <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1837231?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Julie Manganis A former Boston health department employee on Tuesday reported that she had settled her claims against the city and a former boss who she says sexually harassed her, scuttling a trial that would have featured several high-profile witnesses, including a federal judge.

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Legal Insurers See 'All-Time High' In Price Tag Of Claims
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Legal Insurers See 'All-Time High' In Price Tag Of Claims <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836968?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Sawicki Some of the nation's largest legal insurance companies are reporting an unprecedented rise in "claim severity," according to survey data released Tuesday, with 11 of 13 insurers reporting paying claims in excess of $100 million in the past two years. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836968?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836968?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Convicted Fraudster Says Exchanges With Atty Are Privileged
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Convicted Fraudster Says Exchanges With Atty Are Privileged <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836721?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Jake Maher A convicted fraudster who had his sentence commuted by then-President Donald Trump — now charged with launching another scam shortly after leaving prison — is embroiled in a fight with New Jersey federal prosecutors over his attempt to assert attorney-client privilege for communications with an Israeli attorney who allegedly participated in the scheme. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836721?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836721?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Ga. Atty Disbarred For Trying To Steal $3M Settlement
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Ga. Atty Disbarred For Trying To Steal $3M Settlement <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836835?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Adrian Cruz The Georgia Supreme Court announced Tuesday that an Atlanta-area elder law and real estate attorney was disbarred because he conspired with online fraudsters to try to steal a $3 million settlement from an insurance company to its policyholder. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836835?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836835?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Colo. Atty Disbarred For Ghosting Client In Jet Purchase Suit
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Colo. Atty Disbarred For Ghosting Client In Jet Purchase Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836998?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Greg Lamm A Colorado disciplinary judge has disbarred a lawyer who abandoned his client in a lawsuit alleging the client was sold an $800,000 used business jet that was not airworthy, finding the attorney showed a lack of remorse for his misconduct. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836998?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836998?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Pay-To-Play Deal Shows Need For Strong Compliance Policies
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Pay-To-Play Deal Shows Need For Strong Compliance Policies <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1835883?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, through its recent settlement with Wayzata, has indicated that it will continue stringent enforcement of the pay-to-play rule, so investment advisers should ensure strong compliance policies are in place to promptly address potential violations as the November elections approach, say attorneys at WilmerHale. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1835883?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1835883?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Keep It Short, And Other Advice From Fed. Circ. Judges
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

Keep It Short, And Other Advice From Fed. Circ. Judges <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1836807?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Dani Kass Six Federal Circuit judges counseled a packed room of attorneys on Tuesday about the most common ways to ruin their own cases, such as talking too much at oral argument, adding additional citations and attacking judges or opposing counsel. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1836807?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1836807?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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FINRA Official Calls Off-Channel Flags 'Shockingly Common'
by Gunnar Larson 16 May '24

16 May '24

FINRA Official Calls Off-Channel Flags 'Shockingly Common' <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1837289?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Sarah Jarvis A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority official said Tuesday that firms often veer into issues with off-channel business communications thanks to what's on their representatives' business cards and email signatures, and that the biggest red flag of recordkeeping violations are the habits of firms' own leaders and managers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1837289?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1837289?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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