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Eastman Denied Stay Of Inactive Status To 'Safeguard' Public
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Eastman Denied Stay Of Inactive Status To 'Safeguard' Public <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1832481?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Lauren Berg A State Bar Court of California judge on Wednesday denied a request from Donald Trump's onetime attorney John Eastman to delay placing him on inactive enrollment while he appeals the recommendation for his disbarment, saying he hasn't shown that "he no longer presents a threat to the public." Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1832481?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1832481?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Mich. Atty Can't Avoid Suspension For Frivolous Cases
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Mich. Atty Can't Avoid Suspension For Frivolous Cases <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831585?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Danielle Ferguson The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has said a 100-day suspension is appropriate for an attorney accused of filing frivolous claims and misleading federal and state courts while representing clients in cases against governmental entities and elected government officials. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831585?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831585?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Food Supplier Can't Shake Off $5M DOD Bid-Rigging Claim
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Food Supplier Can't Shake Off $5M DOD Bid-Rigging Claim <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1831349?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Alyssa Aquino A food supplier must face a U.S. Department of Defense agency's efforts to recoup the purported $5 million lost to an ex-employee's bid-rigging scheme, after a contract appeals board ruled the contractor was required to provide fair, unrigged prices. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1831349?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1831349?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Sony, PlayStation Users Spar Over Early Antitrust Cert. Denial
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Sony, PlayStation Users Spar Over Early Antitrust Cert. Denial <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1831841?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Dorothy Atkins Sony and PlayStation Store users fought before a California federal judge Wednesday over the company's bid to deny class certification to users who claim it overcharged them through a monopoly on downloadable game cards, with the users arguing that Sony waived its arbitration arguments under the Ninth Circuit's recent Hill ruling. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1831841?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1831841?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Kirkland Rips 'Tortured' Theory In Texas Judge Romance Suit
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Kirkland Rips 'Tortured' Theory In Texas Judge Romance Suit <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1831728?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Jack Karp Kirkland & Ellis LLP's inclusion in a Texas federal suit accusing it of conspiring with Jackson Walker LLP, a disgraced Texas bankruptcy judge and a former Jackson Walker partner who was his romantic partner to oust a CEO is based on "a tortured theory" and "flimsy facts," the firm declared. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1831728?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1831728?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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In Trump Staredown With NY Judge, 'Somebody Has To Blink'
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

In Trump Staredown With NY Judge, 'Somebody Has To Blink' <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1832023?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Phillip Bantz Experts say Donald Trump will likely continue to ignore warnings from the court, and possibly his own attorneys, as his Manhattan hush money trial resumes Thursday with a fresh set of arguments over the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's out-of-court statements. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1832023?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1832023?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Online Portal Helps Fortify Feds' Unfair Health Practices Fight
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Online Portal Helps Fortify Feds' Unfair Health Practices Fight <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1831537?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> The Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently launched an online portal where the public can report potentially unfair healthcare practices, effectively maximizing enforcers' abilities to police anti-competitive actions that can drive up healthcare costs and chill innovation, say attorneys at Seyfarth. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1831537?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1831537?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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NY Lawmakers Call For Cop-Shoving Judge's Replacement
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

NY Lawmakers Call For Cop-Shoving Judge's Replacement <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1832383?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Frank G. Runyeon New York State Senate Judiciary Committee members said that either the governor or senate should ensure Justice Mark Grisanti is ousted after an ethics panel opted not to remove the Buffalo judge who brawled with neighbors, shoved a cop and invoked his ties to power, among other unethical behavior. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1832383?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1832383?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Trump's Truth Social Stake Expands To Nearly 65%
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Trump's Truth Social Stake Expands To Nearly 65% <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1831754?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Tom Zanki Former President Donald Trump's stake in his social media platform rose to 65%, according to a securities filing, valuing his stake at more than $5 billion based on current trading, though Trump is barred from selling shares for several months. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1831754?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1831754?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Acting Labor Sec. Defends Status, Rules At Tense Hearing
by Gunnar Larson 02 May '24

02 May '24

Acting Labor Sec. Defends Status, Rules At Tense Hearing <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1831210?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Max Kutner Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su defended her U.S. Department of Labor role and recent agency rules at a U.S. House committee hearing on Wednesday from Republicans who accused her of serving through a "loophole" and who questioned the legality of actions under her leadership. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1831210?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1831210?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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