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House Judiciary Leaders Seek Briefing On FISA Court Access
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

House Judiciary Leaders Seek Briefing On FISA Court Access <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1841833?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Courtney Bublé The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee are looking for an update on a request by members of Congress for access to the secretive proceedings of the court that hears matters on the controversial warrantless foreign surveillance law. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1841833?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1841833?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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CFPB Says Citi 'Wrong' On Wire Transfer Rules In NY Suit
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

CFPB Says Citi 'Wrong' On Wire Transfer Rules In NY Suit <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1841929?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is backing New York's attorney general in a lawsuit accusing Citibank NA of failing to adequately protect customers from online wire transfer fraud, arguing the bank is "wrong" about what rules govern its obligations to scam victims. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1841929?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1841929?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Whistleblower Counsel Can't Get 'Exorbitant' $11.5M Fee
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Whistleblower Counsel Can't Get 'Exorbitant' $11.5M Fee <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1841685?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Brian Dowling A Boston federal judge slashed an "exorbitant" $11.5 million fee request made by counsel for a False Claims Act whistleblower in a case involving lab testing company Fresenius Medical Care, hammering the attorneys for inflated hourly rates, inflated time entries and a host of questionable billing practices. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1841685?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1841685?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Fla. Medicare Companies Get Class Cert. In Suit Against USAA
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Fla. Medicare Companies Get Class Cert. In Suit Against USAA <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1841882?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By David Minsky A Florida state court judge granted certification to a class of Medicare-contracted businesses suing USAA Casualty Insurance Co. over allegations the insurer withheld policy information and intentionally passed its obligation to pay automobile injury claims downstream to other companies, according to attorneys representing the group of businesses. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1841882?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1841882?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Robinhood Reaches Deal To End 'Meme Stock' Investor Suit
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Robinhood Reaches Deal To End 'Meme Stock' Investor Suit <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1841816?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Katryna Perera Robinhood Markets Inc. told a Florida federal judge Tuesday that it has reached a settlement with investors to resolve a suit over the trading platform's suspension of so-called meme stock purchases, saying it anticipates finalizing the deal within the next two weeks. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1841816?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1841816?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Meta's Policy On Threats List 'Sounds Nefarious,' Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Meta's Policy On Threats List 'Sounds Nefarious,' Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1841812?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Dorothy Atkins The California federal judge overseeing claims Meta blacklists certain adult performers questioned the social media giant's practice of keeping its list of dangerous organizations and individuals as a "living document" that changes constantly and isn't archived, saying the policy appears to destroy evidence and "sounds nefarious." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1841812?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1841812?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Wash. Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Judge
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Wash. Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Judge <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1842003?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Madison Arnold A Washington man is charged with intimidating a judge on allegations he threatened to kill Asotin County Superior Court Judge Brooke Burns, as well as her dog, Motley, after she oversaw his guilty plea to charges alleging he made threats to shoot up an elementary school and a county fair parade. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1842003?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1842003?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Visa, Mastercard Consumers Ink $197.5M ATM Antitrust Deal
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Visa, Mastercard Consumers Ink $197.5M ATM Antitrust Deal <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1842200?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Lauren Berg A pair of Visa and Mastercard consumers asked a Washington, D.C., federal judge Wednesday to greenlight a $197.5 million class settlement that would resolve claims that the credit card companies conspired with major banks to fix ATM access fees. Settlement attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1842200?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1842200?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Absent Atty Irks Judge In Girardi-Linked Bar Corruption Case
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Absent Atty Irks Judge In Girardi-Linked Bar Corruption Case <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1841666?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Craig Clough A California judge on Tuesday chastised a lawyer representing former clients of Tom Girardi accusing the state bar of "rampant corruption," telling the attorney over the phone that he is "nonplussed" as to why he attempted to skip the hearing on the bar's motion to toss the case. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1841666?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1841666?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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American To Cut Attys Who Blamed Child Filmed In Bathroom
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

American To Cut Attys Who Blamed Child Filmed In Bathroom <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1841412?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Lynn LaRowe Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP attorneys are on the brink of being removed as counsel for American Airlines in a Texas state lawsuit over an ex-flight attendant's secret bathroom recording of a 9-year-old girl. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1841412?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1841412?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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