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Grave' NatSec Concerns Justify TikTok Ban, DC Circ. Told
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Grave' NatSec Concerns Justify TikTok Ban, DC Circ. Told <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1863124?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Ali Sullivan The U.S. government told the D.C. Circuit that TikTok's data collection practices and content recommendation algorithm threaten national security, in defending a federal law banning the social media platform from the United States unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1863124?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1863124?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Judge Narrows Ex-Worker's Claims Against Bronx DA's Office
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Judge Narrows Ex-Worker's Claims Against Bronx DA's Office <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862848?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Andrea Keckley A New York federal judge has trimmed claims in an employment suit lodged against the Bronx district attorney's office by a woman who worked there, holding that others alleging discrimination under the Family and Medical Leave Act and a racially driven promotion could move forward. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862848?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862848?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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USPS Backs Oshkosh's Sealing Bid In New Vehicle Plan Case
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

USPS Backs Oshkosh's Sealing Bid In New Vehicle Plan Case <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863240?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Gina Kim The U.S. Postal Service on Friday backed Oshkosh Defense's request to seal their confidential supplier contract terms in litigation challenging the agency's decision to replace its aging delivery fleet with only 62% electric vehicles, arguing rivals could use the information to undercut the USPS when negotiating their own supplier contracts. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863240?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863240?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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MoneyGram Opposes CFPB, NY's 'Futile' Bid To Bolster Case
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

MoneyGram Opposes CFPB, NY's 'Futile' Bid To Bolster Case <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863180?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Aislinn Keely MoneyGram told a New York federal judge that the state and federal regulators' bid to update their complaint against the remittance service is a "bad faith attempt" to "salvage" a case that should either be transferred to MoneyGram's home district of Texas or tossed entirely. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863180?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863180?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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2nd Circ. Won't Revive Crypto Org.'s NYT Defamation Suit
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

2nd Circ. Won't Revive Crypto Org.'s NYT Defamation Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863171?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Emilie Ruscoe The Second Circuit refused to revive a Zurich-based cryptocurrency nonprofit's claims that The New York Times conspired with an analytics firm to defame the nonprofit, ruling Monday that the nonprofit had failed to show it was knowingly and recklessly misrepresented. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863171?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863171?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Rapper 6ix9ine Should Pay $73K For 'Stoopid' IP, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Rapper 6ix9ine Should Pay $73K For 'Stoopid' IP, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863203?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Lauren Berg Tekashi 6ix9ine should pay a Miami rapper more than $73,000 in copyright infringement damages plus attorney fees, a New York federal judge has recommended, finding that default judgment is appropriate because 6ix9ine has willfully failed to litigate the suit. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863203?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863203?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NRA Avoids Compliance Monitor In NY AG Case
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

NRA Avoids Compliance Monitor In NY AG Case <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863275?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Rachel Scharf A Manhattan judge on Monday rejected the New York attorney general's request for a compliance monitor to oversee the National Rifle Association, saying such relief would "result in a long, awkward and potentially speech-chilling government involvement in a political organization." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863275?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863275?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Fraudster Faces Florida Condo Eviction Over Chain-Smoking
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Fraudster Faces Florida Condo Eviction Over Chain-Smoking <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862419?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By David Minsky A Florida luxury condominium association has brought a state court lawsuit against an admitted real estate fraudster and seeks to have him removed as a tenant over his chain-smoking, saying he broke the terms of his lease but continues to reside in his condo unit. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862419?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862419?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NYC Prof And Purported Dissident A Chinese Spy, Jury Hears
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

NYC Prof And Purported Dissident A Chinese Spy, Jury Hears <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863412?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Stewart Bishop A New York academic and author secretly acted as an agent of the Chinese government in the United States, a prosecutor told jurors on Monday, betraying pro-democracy activists by feeding information to China's intelligence service. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863412?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863412?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Takeaways From Tossed Deal In Visa, Mastercard Class Action
by Gunnar Larson 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Takeaways From Tossed Deal In Visa, Mastercard Class Action <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1851073?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> Given the rejection of a proposed deal in the long-running merchant antitrust class action against Visa and Mastercard in New York federal court, sweetening the proposed settlement pot likely will not be an option, leaving few possible outcomes including splitting the class and allowing opt-outs, say attorneys at Davis Wright. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1851073?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1851073?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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