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Setting Goals For Kicking Corruption Off FIFA World Cup Field
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Setting Goals For Kicking Corruption Off FIFA World Cup Field <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1830291?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> The unprecedented tri-country nature of the 2026 men's World Cup will add to the complexity of an already complicated event, but best practices can help businesses stay on the right side of anti-corruption rules during this historic competition, say Sandra Moser and Emily Ahdieh at Morgan Lewis. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1830291?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1830291?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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BofA Beats Whistleblower Claim Without Settlement Defense
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

BofA Beats Whistleblower Claim Without Settlement Defense <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1832739?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Tabitha Burbidge An employment judge has ruled a whistleblower working for Bank of America did not breach the terms of a settlement when he brought fresh litigation against the bank — but still dismissed his claims for filing them too late. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1832739?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1832739?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Ethics, Military Orgs. Back Review Of Judge's Non-Recusal
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Ethics, Military Orgs. Back Review Of Judge's Non-Recusal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1833050?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Ali Sullivan An ethics institute at the University of Pennsylvania and a military justice organization told the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday that a D.C. Circuit judge deprived a former al-Qaida member of a fair hearing when the judge did not recuse himself from the Guantanamo detainee's appeal. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1833050?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1833050?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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No Atty Fees For Objectors To $5.6B Swipe Fees Settlement
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

No Atty Fees For Objectors To $5.6B Swipe Fees Settlement <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1832838?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Lauren Berg Class members who initially objected to a $5.6 billion settlement with Visa and Mastercard cannot collect nearly $1 million in attorney fees, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday, saying they haven't shown their objections to the original 2013 settlement substantially benefited the class. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1832838?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1832838?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Atty Facing Gag Order Bid Says He's Not 'Ambulance-Chasing'
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Atty Facing Gag Order Bid Says He's Not 'Ambulance-Chasing' <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1832809?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Ryan Boysen Tyrone Blackburn, the attorney for two men suing Fox Rothschild LLP for malpractice, has hit back at the firm after it called attention to a recent ruling referring him to a grievance committee, saying he is "not an ambulance-chasing attorney who lives in front of a camera." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1832809?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1832809?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Ex-JPM Trader Slams DOJ's 'Rank Opportunism' In Doc Suit
by Gunnar Larson 03 May '24

03 May '24

Ex-JPM Trader Slams DOJ's 'Rank Opportunism' In Doc Suit <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1832974?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jon Hill A former JPMorgan Chase & Co. foreign exchange trader is pressing a D.C. federal court to order the release of investigative material from the government's failed market manipulation criminal case against him, saying the U.S. Department of Justice's arguments against disclosure amount to "rank opportunism." Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1832974?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1832974?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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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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