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2nd Circ. Hints At Reviving Suit Against 'Insider' Hedge Fund
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

2nd Circ. Hints At Reviving Suit Against 'Insider' Hedge Fund <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833604?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Jessica Corso The Second Circuit on Monday appeared ready to revive a derivative lawsuit against a hedge fund alleged to have profited from its status as a corporate insider of 1-800-Flowers, with a majority of the court casting doubt on the fund's argument that a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision defeats the case on standing. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833604?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833604?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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JPMorgan Accused Of Failing To Protect Account Data
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

JPMorgan Accused Of Failing To Protect Account Data <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833882?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Patrick Hoff JPMorgan Chase & Co. failed to protect sensitive personal information for individuals whose retirement accounts it administered, causing at least 451,000 people to have identifiable data stolen over the past three years, according to a proposed class action filed in New York federal court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833882?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833882?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Goldman Objects To 1MDB Suit Class Cert. Recommendation
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

Goldman Objects To 1MDB Suit Class Cert. Recommendation <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833999?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katryna Perera Goldman Sachs and its former top brass have urged a New York federal judge not to adopt a magistrate judge's recommendation to grant certification to a proposed class of investors claiming losses from the 1MDB bond bribery scandal, saying the magistrate judge erred in concluding that Goldman's stock price was affected by alleged misstatements. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833999?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1833999?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Truth Social Backer 'Absolutely' Denies Insider Rap To Jury
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

Truth Social Backer 'Absolutely' Denies Insider Rap To Jury <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834120?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush An investment pro told a Manhattan federal jury Monday that he never tipped Florida speculators to a confidential plan to take former President Donald Trump's media concern Truth Social public, taking the stand to fight insider trading charges against him. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834120?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834120?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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13 Judges Boycott Columbia Clerks Over Protest Response
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

13 Judges Boycott Columbia Clerks Over Protest Response <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834122?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Lauren Berg A group of 13 federal judges told Columbia University's president Monday they won't hire students who attend the university or its law school as clerks, calling it an "incubator of bigotry" for its handling of student protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a copy of their letter that U.S. District Judge Alan Albright shared with Law360. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834122?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834122?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Pensions Watchdog Targets More Scheme Consolidation
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

Pensions Watchdog Targets More Scheme Consolidation <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1833249?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The Pensions Regulator detailed on Friday 22 "priority outcomes" that will drive its work for the next three years, with policies reflecting its vision of "fewer, larger schemes" in the market, which a trade body described as ambitious. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1833249?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1833249?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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The Best Therapy For Lawyers, According To Ex-Lawyers
by Gunnar Larson 06 May '24

06 May '24

The Best Therapy For Lawyers, According To Ex-Lawyers <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1829234?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Cara Bayles Attorneys-turned-therapists say no one understands the stresses of being a lawyer like another lawyer. They also say their clients sometimes struggle at first with treatment that prioritizes feelings, mindfulness and even body awareness over the intellectualizing and rationalizing that make them successful at their jobs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1829234?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1829234?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Boeing Can't Avoid Pre-Conception Toxic Birth Defect Claims
by Gunnar Larson 06 May '24

06 May '24

Boeing Can't Avoid Pre-Conception Toxic Birth Defect Claims <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1833614?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Rachel Riley A Washington state judge said Friday that the child of two Boeing factory workers can sue the aerospace giant for negligence based on harm he allegedly suffered before he was conceived, allowing him to accuse the company of failing to warn his parents about toxic chemicals they were exposed to on the job. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1833614?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1833614?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Conn. Dentists Settle Govt's Illegal Patient Recruiting Suit
by Gunnar Larson 06 May '24

06 May '24

Conn. Dentists Settle Govt's Illegal Patient Recruiting Suit <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1833456?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Brian Steele Two Connecticut dental practices and their co-owners have settled a federal false claims lawsuit accusing them of making illegal payments to a patient recruiter to generate business through Medicaid, agreeing to fork over about $187,000 over five years, plus 4% interest. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1833456?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1833456?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Re: Blinken Denies US Human Rights ‘Double Standard’ for Israel
by Gunnar Larson 06 May '24

06 May '24

On Wed, May 1, 2024, 5:06 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Katerina: > > How are you? > > May I have more time to complete the MOOC section two final quiz? > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > 9th Circ. Says Calif. Bar Didn't Violate Student's Fed. Rights > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831430?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> > > By Lauren Berg > > The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed the dismissal of an octogenarian law > school student's claims that the State Bar of California violated his 14th > Amendment protected rights when it refused to excuse his delay in taking a > first-year exam, saying the California Supreme Court has original > jurisdiction over admission matters. > > Opinion attached | Read full article » > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831430?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> > | Save to favorites » > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831430?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> > > > On Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 3:32 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > >> Katerina: >> >> On the MOOC forum, I made a human rights post a couple weeks ago. >> >> I do not see it on the forums. Do you have a copy of it by chance? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar >> >> ---- >> >> Blinken Denies US Human Rights ‘Double Standard’ for Israel >> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/blinken-denies-us-human-… >> >> >> The US is examining allegations of human rights and international law >> violations in Gaza — by both Israel and Hamas — and will not apply a double >> standard, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Washington on >> Monday. >> >

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