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Sunak Pledges Further Tax Cuts In Election Manifesto
by Gunnar Larson 12 Jun '24

12 Jun '24

Sunak Pledges Further Tax Cuts In Election Manifesto <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1846353?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that his Conservative Party would establish a tax system that "rewards work" by slashing a range of levies if it wins the general election, including another cut in the national payroll tax by 2027. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1846353?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1846353?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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YSL Atty Jailed For Contempt Ruling Over 'Sacrosanct' Convo
by Gunnar Larson 12 Jun '24

12 Jun '24

YSL Atty Jailed For Contempt Ruling Over 'Sacrosanct' Convo <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1846265?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Chart Riggall The defense counsel for Atlanta rapper Young Thug was ordered to spend the next 10 weekends in jail after being held in contempt Monday afternoon for refusing to divulge how the attorney learned of a purported conversation behind closed doors between prosecutors, a witness and the judge presiding over the case. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1846265?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1846265?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Justices To Hear Meta Investor Suit Over Risk Disclosures
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Justices To Hear Meta Investor Suit Over Risk Disclosures <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1845930?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Sarah Jarvis The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear Meta Platforms' petition regarding the Ninth Circuit's decision to partially revive investors' claims over the Cambridge Analytica data abuse scandal, after the tech giant argued the appellate panel adopted "extreme outlier positions." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1845930?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1845930?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Bloomberg's Utility Bond Changes Hurt Consumers, Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Bloomberg's Utility Bond Changes Hurt Consumers, Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1845869?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Sydney Price Bloomberg LP was hit with a proposed class action by California and Texas electricity customers who claim the company reclassified certain bonds issued by utility companies to elevate their perceived risk and hike interest rates, a move they say benefited institutional investors but imposed increased costs on electricity customers. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1845869?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1845869?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Split Mich. Panel Says Attorney-Free Confession OK For Court
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Split Mich. Panel Says Attorney-Free Confession OK For Court <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1845573?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Danielle Ferguson A split Michigan appellate panel said a judge should have admitted a video of a defendant confessing to hitting someone with his truck because the defendant signed multiple documents waiving his right to have counsel present, although a dissenting judge said police "misled" the defendant and took advantage of his confusion. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1845573?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1845573?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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The Uncertain Scope Of The First Financial Fair Access Laws
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

The Uncertain Scope Of The First Financial Fair Access Laws <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1840265?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> With Florida and Tennessee soon to roll out laws banning financial institutions from making decisions based on customer traits like political affiliation, national financial services providers should consider how broadly worded “fair access” laws from these and other conservative-leaning states may place new obligations on their business operations, say attorneys at Sullivan & Cromwell. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1840265?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1840265?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Order Trims Cuomo Suit Over Harassment Probe Documents
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Order Trims Cuomo Suit Over Harassment Probe Documents <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1845921?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Elliot Weld A New York state judge has partially dismissed a petition brought by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo seeking dozens of unredacted transcripts of witness interviews as part of the state attorney general's sexual harassment investigation that led to his 2021 resignation. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1845921?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1845921?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Exxon Says Activist Investor Could Still Target Core Business
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Exxon Says Activist Investor Could Still Target Core Business <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1846122?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Spencer Brewer Exxon Mobil Corp. sought Monday to keep alive its lawsuit against Arjuna Capital LLC in Texas federal court, arguing that the activist investor could still work behind the scenes to submit climate-related shareholder proposals despite promises in court that it will not. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1846122?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1846122?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Ex-Sports Illustrated Publisher Countersues Owner In TM Row
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Ex-Sports Illustrated Publisher Countersues Owner In TM Row <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1846118?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Elliot Weld The former publisher of Sports Illustrated has filed a countersuit alleging that the magazine's owner, Authentic Brands Group, made it impossible to run the magazine and then conspired to install a competitor as the new publisher. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1846118?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1846118?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Aircraft Engine Co. Avco Wants Ex-Atty Sanctions Bid Cut
by Gunnar Larson 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Aircraft Engine Co. Avco Wants Ex-Atty Sanctions Bid Cut <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1845977?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By James Boyle A dispute over deposition scheduling in a sanctions case filed in Pennsylvania federal court by a lawyer who formerly represented an aircraft company has led to accusations of attorneys acting in bad faith to obstruct the case and complaints of a lack of professional courtesy. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1845977?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1845977?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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