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VLSI Sues USPTO For Records Related To Intel IP Disputes
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

VLSI Sues USPTO For Records Related To Intel IP Disputes <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1868560?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Bonnie Eslinger VLSI Technology has sued the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Department of Commerce in D.C. federal court claiming the agencies have stalled on its public records request for documents relating to ongoing litigation involving Intel Corp. and the invalidation of one of VLSI's microchip patents. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1868560?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1868560?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Trump Again Appeals Merchan's Gag Order To NY High Court
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Trump Again Appeals Merchan's Gag Order To NY High Court <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868527?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Rae Ann Varona Former President Donald Trump is again seeking dismissal of a gag order in his criminal hush money case barring him from threatening court and district attorney staff, telling New York's highest court on Thursday that he disagreed with "each and every part" of a recent intermediate appellate court ruling that found threats remained imminent. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868527?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868527?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Dem Lawmakers Ask OpenAI To Disclose Safety Processes
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Dem Lawmakers Ask OpenAI To Disclose Safety Processes <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868440?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Julie Manganis Two members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation are calling on OpenAI to provide information about its safety processes and how it handles whistleblowers and conflicts of interest, in a letter to the company. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868440?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868440?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Ex-DOJ Atty Clark Appeals After Suspension Recommendation
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Ex-DOJ Atty Clark Appeals After Suspension Recommendation <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1867747?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Emily Sawicki Former U.S. Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark has asked the D.C. Court of Appeals to review orders from his disciplinary case after an ethics committee recommended he face suspension, arguing new precedent set in Trump v. United States grants him immunity, though disciplinary counsel said the appeal was improper. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1867747?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1867747?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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CFTC's Proposed Election Trading Ban Garners Mixed Feedback
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

CFTC's Proposed Election Trading Ban Garners Mixed Feedback <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868322?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Sarah Jarvis The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has fielded a range of comments on its proposed rule to ban trading on the outcome of elections, with certain politicians and advocacy groups throwing their weight behind the measure and others accusing the agency of overstepping its authority. 7 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868322?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868322?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Frat House Ponzi Schemer Must Pay $65K In SEC Suit
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Frat House Ponzi Schemer Must Pay $65K In SEC Suit <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868260?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Parker Quinlan A University of Georgia graduate who ran a Ponzi scheme from his fraternity house and defrauded classmates must pay an additional $65,000 in judgment interest after already having paid more than $509,000 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868260?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868260?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Investor Can't Drop Fraud Suit Against Crowdfunding CEO
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Investor Can't Drop Fraud Suit Against Crowdfunding CEO <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1866915?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Jonathan Capriel A California cannabis investor cannot withdraw his lawsuit against a CEO he accused of helping to operate a $2 million crowdfunding scheme, a federal judge ruled, saying the investor now needs the defendant's permission. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1866915?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1866915?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Fla. Forex Trader Gets 24 Years For $57M Ponzi Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Fla. Forex Trader Gets 24 Years For $57M Ponzi Scheme <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868005?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Emilie Ruscoe A purported foreign exchange trader has been hit with a 24-year prison sentence and a $57 million forfeiture order after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges in connection with a Ponzi scheme that took in over 1,100 would-be investors. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868005?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1868005?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Rugby League's US Subscribers Say Private Info Was Stolen
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Rugby League's US Subscribers Say Private Info Was Stolen <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868441?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By David Steele The international streaming service for Australian professional rugby disclosed personal information to Meta and other parties without the subscribers' knowledge or consent, according to a proposed class action from subscribers filed on Friday in California federal court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868441?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868441?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Meta Urges Justices To Ax Investors' Risk Disclosure Suit
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Meta Urges Justices To Ax Investors' Risk Disclosure Suit <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868474?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Sarah Jarvis Meta Platforms Inc. filed its opening brief Friday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit decision that kept alive a class action stemming from the Cambridge Analytica data abuse scandal, arguing that decision would create unnecessary disclosure obligations and encourage "fraud by hindsight" lawsuits. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868474?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1868474?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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