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Attys Due For Spam Suit Sanction, But Not $750K, Judges Say
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Attys Due For Spam Suit Sanction, But Not $750K, Judges Say <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1833089?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Greg Lamm Class counsel's misconduct in helping instigate a spam text suit against stock-trading app Robinhood Financial LLC warranted sanctions, a Washington state appeals court panel ruled Thursday, but the judges said the $750,000 penalty went over the top in deterring the bad behavior. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1833089?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1833089?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Calif. AG Charges A Top LA Prosecutor Over Cop File Access
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Calif. AG Charges A Top LA Prosecutor Over Cop File Access <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829563?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Dorothy Atkins California Attorney General Rob Bonta has unveiled criminal charges accusing a top Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office prosecutor and adviser to DA George Gascón of illegally accessing nearly a dozen confidential sheriff's deputy files in 2021. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829563?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829563?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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FCA's Investigation Regime May Tarnish Unnamed Individuals
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

FCA's Investigation Regime May Tarnish Unnamed Individuals <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1831641?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson Financial Conduct Authority proposals to name companies early in investigations will damage the careers of many individuals involved, according to lawyers, with some unnamed employees coming under suspicion putting them at risk of losing their jobs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1831641?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1831641?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Prostitutes, Wiretaps, Payoffs: Key LA RICO Witness Tells All
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Prostitutes, Wiretaps, Payoffs: Key LA RICO Witness Tells All <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1816927?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Craig Clough A witness in former Los Angeles deputy mayor Ray Chan's racketeering trial testified Friday about trying to boost his high-end cabinetry business by procuring prostitutes for a city council member, paying more than $150,000 in bribes and attempting to give a city official $10,000 at Chan's behest. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1816927?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1816927?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Mastercard Appeals Jurisdiction Ruling In £10B Class Action
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Mastercard Appeals Jurisdiction Ruling In £10B Class Action <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1832748?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard Mastercard argued to a London appellate court Thursday that a £10 billion ($12.5 billion) class action over its swipe fees should be governed by the law of the jurisdiction covering the bank that processed the payment, rather than the jurisdiction of the customers who suffered the loss. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1832748?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1832748?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Whistleblower Claims Would 'Destroy' Autonomy, GC Was Told
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Whistleblower Claims Would 'Destroy' Autonomy, GC Was Told <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1833009?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Bonnie Eslinger Autonomy's former U.S. general counsel testified Thursday in the criminal fraud trial of former CEO Michael Lynch that the company's chief operating officer didn't want a whistleblower's claims to get into court, telling him that while the "law" was on their side, "the facts look bad" and would "destroy Autonomy." Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1833009?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1833009?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Autonomy CEO's Atty Says Judge 'One-Sided' Against Client
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Autonomy CEO's Atty Says Judge 'One-Sided' Against Client <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1831929?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Bonnie Eslinger A Steptoe LLP partner representing former Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch in his criminal fraud jury trial accused the judge overseeing the case of making comments to the jury that are "one-sided" in a way that prejudices the defense. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1831929?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1831929?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Feds Say Conn. Psychologist's Fraud Was His 'Way Of Life'
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Feds Say Conn. Psychologist's Fraud Was His 'Way Of Life' <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1831276?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Ryan Harroff A Connecticut psychologist who pled guilty to defrauding his state's Medicaid program of $1.6 million in January should spend three years and one month in prison for a scheme that was "a way of life" rather than a momentary lapse in judgment, the government said in a sentencing memorandum. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1831276?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1831276?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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NY Man Charged With $43M Hospitality Ponzi Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

NY Man Charged With $43M Hospitality Ponzi Scheme <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1831933?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Elliot Weld A Manhattan resident was charged Wednesday with soliciting $43 million in investments through a Ponzi scheme that peddled false claims about his company's business interests in cryptocurrency, Las Vegas sports stadiums and hospitality. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1831933?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1831933?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Artist Can Exhibit 'MetaBirkins' NFT Despite TM Trial Loss
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Artist Can Exhibit 'MetaBirkins' NFT Despite TM Trial Loss <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1832075?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Madeline Lyskawa A New York federal judge has said the Los Angeles-based designer behind the "MetaBirkins" non-fungible token can provide permission to a Swedish museum to display his trademark-infringing artwork, despite an injunction barring him from promoting or selling the NFTs. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1832075?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1832075?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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