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FTX Exec Gets Prison Report Date Delayed After Dog Attack
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

FTX Exec Gets Prison Report Date Delayed After Dog Attack <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863740?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Gina Kim A New York federal judge on Tuesday allowed ex-FTX executive Ryan Salame to delay his surrender date to begin his prison term from August to October, as he was forced to undergo medical treatment and surgery after being mauled by a German shepherd while visiting a friend's house last month. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863740?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863740?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Feds, SEC Say Creator Of Crypto Co. BitClout Misled Investors
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Feds, SEC Say Creator Of Crypto Co. BitClout Misled Investors <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863678?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Aislinn Keely Federal prosecutors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced parallel actions Tuesday against the founder of crypto project BitClout for allegedly duping investors and spending millions of proceeds for his own benefit. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863678?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863678?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Legalization Foes Mount New Challenge To NY Pot Program
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Legalization Foes Mount New Challenge To NY Pot Program <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863846?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Sam Reisman A group of anti-cannabis activists renewed their challenge to New York's proposal to use public funds to help marijuana retailers launch their businesses, alleging in a new state court lawsuit that the policy violates federal law. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863846?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863846?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Meta, TikTok Challenge 'Subway Surfing' Death Claims
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Meta, TikTok Challenge 'Subway Surfing' Death Claims <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863787?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Y. Peter Kang TikTok and Meta Platforms have asked a New York court to separate claims against them in a suit over the death of a teen who allegedly took part in a "subway surfing" social media challenge, saying the claims against them are totally different from claims against a state transportation agency. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863787?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863787?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NYC Loses Injunction Bid In Texas Migrant Busing Suit
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

NYC Loses Injunction Bid In Texas Migrant Busing Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863788?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Rae Ann Varona A New York state judge has denied New York City's bid to bar charter bus companies from transporting migrants from Texas, saying the state law the city leaned on is "essentially identical" to one the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in 1941. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863788?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1863788?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Randy Mastro Nominated As NYC Top Lawyer Amid Criticism
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Randy Mastro Nominated As NYC Top Lawyer Amid Criticism <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1863835?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jack Karp Renowned trial lawyer and King & Spalding LLP partner Randy M. Mastro was tapped to be New York City's next corporation counsel, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday, over the objection of some city leaders. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1863835?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1863835?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Life Sciences Cases To Watch 2024: A Midyear Report
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Life Sciences Cases To Watch 2024: A Midyear Report <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1863582?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Mark Payne From the U.S. Supreme Court down to the federal district courts, judges and lawmakers are grappling with questions crucial to the life sciences industry. Here are some of the biggest life sciences cases to watch in the second half of 2024. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1863582?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1863582?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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UK Crypto Biz To Raise £6.5M Via Private Share Placing
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

UK Crypto Biz To Raise £6.5M Via Private Share Placing <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863473?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Tom Fish Argo Blockchain PLC said on Tuesday that it has agreed to sell shares worth approximately £6.5 million ($8.4 million) to an institutional investor, which the cryptocurrency miner will use to finance general working capital and pay back debt. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863473?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863473?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Pensioner Welfare Cuts Create 'Cliff Edge,' LCP Says
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Pensioner Welfare Cuts Create 'Cliff Edge,' LCP Says <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863481?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The Labour government's decision to cut annual winter fuel payments worth up to £300 ($385) for retirees not on pension credit or other means-tested benefits will create an unwelcome "cliff edge" for savers, a consultancy has said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863481?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863481?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Pension Tax Reform Could Unlock £100B For UK Growth
by Gunnar Larson 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Pension Tax Reform Could Unlock £100B For UK Growth <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863015?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti Changing how pensions are taxed in the U.K. could potentially unlock more than £100 billion ($128 billion) for domestic investment over the next five years, according to a recent analysis by a pensions consultancy. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863015?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1863015?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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