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Gemini Suit Raises Novel Question On Crypto Law, Court Told
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Gemini Suit Raises Novel Question On Crypto Law, Court Told <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870042?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Aislinn Keely A suit from a consumer advocacy organization claimed Gemini Trust Co.'s user agreement unfairly put the onus on consumers to protect themselves from scams, but the Winklevoss-led crypto exchange said the litigation raises a larger question of whether the federal statute at the heart of the claims applies to cryptocurrencies. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870042?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870042?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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What Is An NFT?': 9th Circ. Mulls Novel Bored Ape TM Fight
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

What Is An NFT?': 9th Circ. Mulls Novel Bored Ape TM Fight <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870337?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Dorothy Atkins A Ninth Circuit judge considering whether a trial court correctly found artists owe millions for ripping off trademarks on the Bored Ape Yacht Club nonfungible token collection questioned Thursday whether the NFT market is comparable to typical consumer markets, rhetorically asking, "What are we even talking about? What is an NFT?" Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870337?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870337?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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No Dismissal Yet In Dispute Over Education Law Firm TM
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

No Dismissal Yet In Dispute Over Education Law Firm TM <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870011?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Ryan Harroff A Philadelphia-based education law firm's suit seeking to cancel registration for its competitor's trademark "The Education Lawyers" must continue because open questions remain, a Pennsylvania federal judge said. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870011?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870011?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Tom Girardi Has Dementia, USC Neurologist Tells Calif. Jury
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Tom Girardi Has Dementia, USC Neurologist Tells Calif. Jury <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870464?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Craig Clough A University of Southern California neurology professor testified Thursday in Tom Girardi's California federal criminal trial that she diagnosed him with mild-to-moderate dementia months after his law firm collapsed, although the lawyer insisted at the time that his memory was fine and that he was still busily working at his firm. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870464?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870464?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Texas Trio Willfully Stole Lewis Brisbois Name, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Texas Trio Willfully Stole Lewis Brisbois Name, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870180?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emma Cueto A Texas mediation service that named itself after BigLaw behemoth Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and told the firm to "come and take it" has infringed Lewis Brisbois' trademark and must pay its attorney fees from the bitter suit, which racked up over 300 docket entries in under two years, a Texas federal judge has ruled. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870180?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1870180?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Harvard Late In Suing Broker For Tardy Admission Suit Notice
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Harvard Late In Suing Broker For Tardy Admission Suit Notice <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1870410?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Brian Dowling Harvard University was 13 months late in bringing breach of contract claims against its insurance broker for its belated notification to Zurich American Insurance Co. about an ultimately successful legal challenge that upended affirmative action in higher education, a Boston federal judge said Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1870410?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1870410?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Judge Says Sioux Tribe Can't Hold US Liable In Building Row
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Judge Says Sioux Tribe Can't Hold US Liable In Building Row <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870345?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Crystal Owens The federal government is not responsible for paying for a deteriorating building on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, a Federal Claims Court judge has determined, saying that although given every opportunity to present its theory, missteps plagued the tribe's presentation for monetary relief. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870345?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870345?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Stop 'Pointing Fingers,' Judge Tells Blue Cross, Mich. Tribe
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Stop 'Pointing Fingers,' Judge Tells Blue Cross, Mich. Tribe <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870040?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Danielle Ferguson A Michigan federal judge on Wednesday urged counsel in a Native American tribe's lawsuit alleging Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan improperly billed for members' healthcare to heed his repeated advice and focus on the merits of the case, denying both parties' attempts to punish the other. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870040?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870040?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Judge 'Dumbfounded' By Software Co.'s Bids To Undo Verdict
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Judge 'Dumbfounded' By Software Co.'s Bids To Undo Verdict <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870517?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Thy Vo A Colorado federal judge said Thursday she was "dumbfounded" by a software company's decision to renew requests to set aside a jury verdict or amend a $13.5 million judgment against it, asking an attorney for the company to offer an explanation for the move. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870517?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1870517?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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FanDuel Co-Founders Add Scottish Claims To Suit Over Sale
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

FanDuel Co-Founders Add Scottish Claims To Suit Over Sale <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1870208?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elaine Briseño Co-founders of FanDuel have fortified their lawsuit accusing late-stage institutional investors of cheating early and longtime investors out of their fair share of equity when the company was sold in 2018, adding several claims under Scottish law. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1870208?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1870208?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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