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by zeynep＠keemail.me 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Hi everyone I've been unable to access the website & archive for a while now. Is everything OK? Sincerly Z.A

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You Don't Need To Be Obnoxious': Ch. 11 Hearing Gets Rowdy
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

'You Don't Need To Be Obnoxious': Ch. 11 Hearing Gets Rowdy <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874699?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Daniel Connolly A California bankruptcy judge on Thursday slammed an attorney for what he called her "obnoxious" courtroom behavior, while the lawyer argued that a proposed liquidation plan for a defunct law firm could enrich the professionals managing the case and leave little for claimants. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874699?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874699?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Trucker Urges Justices To Back Wide RICO Scope In CBD Case
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Trucker Urges Justices To Back Wide RICO Scope In CBD Case <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1874467?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Sam Reisman A commercial truck driver who alleges he lost his job after consuming products containing THC is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm a Second Circuit ruling that the civil racketeering statute applies to personal injuries when they upset a person's employment. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1874467?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1874467?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Aon Unit Accuses Chinese Bank Of $2.8B Reinsurance Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Aon Unit Accuses Chinese Bank Of $2.8B Reinsurance Fraud <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874495?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Ganesh Setty An Aon PLC subsidiary has accused one of China's largest banks in New York state court of helping a now-bankrupt insurtech company engage in a multibillion-dollar scheme to defraud the subsidiary and cedent insurers in reinsurance transactions, seeking to recover at least $140 million in lost premiums from the bank. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874495?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874495?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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JPMorgan Says Ex-Adviser Poached Clients Worth $13M
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

JPMorgan Says Ex-Adviser Poached Clients Worth $13M <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874723?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Catherine Marfin JPMorgan Chase has accused a former adviser of attempting to solicit clients for Wells Fargo, an effort JPMorgan alleged has so far been successful in converting 16 clients worth $13 million to its competitor. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874723?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874723?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Backpage Co-Founder Gets 5 Years In Prostitution Case
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Backpage Co-Founder Gets 5 Years In Prostitution Case <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874508?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Lauren Berg The co-founder of defunct classifieds service Backpage.com was sentenced in Phoenix federal court to five years behind bars after he was convicted for his role in a $500 million prostitution scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874508?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1874508?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Texas Justices Sign Off On Attorney Ethics Rule Changes
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Texas Justices Sign Off On Attorney Ethics Rule Changes <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874511?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Lynn LaRowe The Texas Supreme Court has adopted a number of amendments and new professional conduct rules for lawyers practicing in the Lone Star State, including some that address the duties of a managing partner or supervising attorney and an attorney's responsibilities to prospective clients. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874511?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874511?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Until Congress Acts, EDNY 'Insider Betting' Case Is Premature
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Until Congress Acts, EDNY 'Insider Betting' Case Is Premature <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874476?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> The Eastern District of New York’s novel wire fraud conspiracy indictment in U.S. v. Pham may have prematurely heralded a new era in federal gambling enforcement, but in the absence of an “insider betting” statute, sportsbooks — not prosecutors — should be responsible for enforcing their terms of use, says attorney Jonathan Savella. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874476?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874476?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Data Breach Victims Get Initial Green Light For $1.5M Deal
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Data Breach Victims Get Initial Green Light For $1.5M Deal <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1873881?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Hayley Fowler A proposed class of policyholders, employees and stakeholders has received an initial nod of approval from a federal judge in North Carolina on its $1.5 million settlement with a construction industry insurer over a 2022 data breach. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1873881?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1873881?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Ga. Health System Shakes Facebook Data Sharing Row
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Ga. Health System Shakes Facebook Data Sharing Row <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874808?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Allison Grande A Georgia federal judge has tossed a putative class action accusing Piedmont Healthcare Inc. of unlawfully sharing confidential health information with Facebook, finding that the plaintiffs failed to allege actual damages and that the "weight of authority" in similar online tracking cases supported the provider's contention that there was no privacy intrusion. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874808?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874808?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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