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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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Kerrygold, Customers Agree To End 'Pure' False Ad Suit
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Kerrygold, Customers Agree To End 'Pure' False Ad Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1869945?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Jonathan Capriel A consumer who sued Irish butter brand Kerrygold has agreed to end her proposed class action over claims that it falsely advertised its product as "pure" even though it might contain "forever chemicals" by way of its packaging. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1869945?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1869945?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NY Asks Top Court To Reinstate Ethics Body Cuomo Axed
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

NY Asks Top Court To Reinstate Ethics Body Cuomo Axed <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1870002?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Andrea Keckley The Office of the New York State Attorney General has submitted a brief urging the state's highest court to reinstate an ethics commission that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo had convinced a state judge was unconstitutional. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1870002?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1870002?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Prof Rips DOJ, VW's 9th Circ. Bid To Shield Jones Day Docs
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Prof Rips DOJ, VW's 9th Circ. Bid To Shield Jones Day Docs <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870069?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Linda Chiem A Loyola Marymount University professor has urged the Ninth Circuit to shut down the U.S. Department of Justice and Volkswagen AG's relentless "obfuscation" in a long-running dispute over access to confidential Volkswagen documents that were part of a Jones Day investigation into the automaker's 2015 emissions-cheating scandal. Response attached |

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NJ Gov. To Replace Menendez With Former Chief Of Staff
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

NJ Gov. To Replace Menendez With Former Chief Of Staff <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870181?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Courtney Bublé New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy reportedly will tap his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to serve out the term of convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., whose resignation takes effect Aug. 20. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870181?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870181?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Bloom Firm Settles False Claims Act Suit Over Virus PPP Loan
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Bloom Firm Settles False Claims Act Suit Over Virus PPP Loan <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870532?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Dorothy Atkins Civil rights attorney Lisa Bloom, her Calabasas, California-based firm and her husband have agreed to pay a combined $274,000 to settle a rival law firm's False Claims Act suit alleging they provided false information to obtain a federal Paycheck Protection Program loan during the COVID-19 pandemic. 5 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870532?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870532?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Startup's Cannabis Payment Deal Dispute Can Move Ahead
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Startup's Cannabis Payment Deal Dispute Can Move Ahead <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869846?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Mike Curley An Illinois federal judge has preserved the bulk of a now-defunct cannabis payment startup's suit alleging Fidelity National Information Services drove it out of business by backing out of a partnership deal, saying that while there wasn't an enforceable contract, the startup sufficiently pled that FIS was misleading in its promises. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869846?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869846?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Shift4 Beats Suit Over 'Questionable' Accounting Practices
by Gunnar Larson 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

Shift4 Beats Suit Over 'Questionable' Accounting Practices <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870328?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Katryna Perera A Pennsylvania federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action accusing payment processing company Shift4 Payments Inc. of engaging in questionable accounting practices to keep its stock price afloat, ruling that the plaintiffs had not proven that the company knowingly lied, among other things. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870328?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870328?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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