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Basel Edits 'Encouraging' But Incomplete, Republicans Say
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Basel Edits 'Encouraging' But Incomplete, Republicans Say <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1882493?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Jon Hill House Republicans signaled at a Wednesday hearing that they want further softening of federal banking regulators' so-called Basel III endgame proposal for tougher big-bank capital requirements, casting recently floated potential changes as insufficient to ensure the plans won't pose an economic threat. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1882493?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1882493?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Sullivan & Cromwell Didn't Ignore FTX 'Red Flags,' Report Says
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Sullivan & Cromwell Didn't Ignore FTX 'Red Flags,' Report Says <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1882763?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Lauren Berg The Chapter 11 examiner appointed in the bankruptcy case of fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading determined Wednesday that debtor law firm Sullivan & Cromwell didn't ignore any "red flags" about FTX's misconduct related to a $500 million purchase of stock in financial service and digital trading platform Robinhood Markets Inc. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1882763?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1882763?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Watchdog Pans Feds For Sole-Sourcing $5.6M Pavement Deal
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Watchdog Pans Feds For Sole-Sourcing $5.6M Pavement Deal <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882151?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Alyssa Aquino The U.S. General Services Administration's internal watchdog faulted the agency for using a preexisting contract to obtain $5.6 million worth of pavement services at border stations along the northern border, saying the work should have been put out for bidding. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882151?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882151?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Rent The Runway, Gwyneth Paltrow Can't Escape Investor Suit
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Rent The Runway, Gwyneth Paltrow Can't Escape Investor Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882644?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katryna Perera A New York federal judge on Wednesday trimmed a proposed class action suit against actress Gwyneth Paltrow and online clothing rental company Rent the Runway Inc., claiming the company failed to inform investors about major challenges it was facing in the run-up to its 2021 initial public offering. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882644?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882644?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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CFPB Gets Partial Win Over Debt Collector's Property Transfer
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

CFPB Gets Partial Win Over Debt Collector's Property Transfer <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882192?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katryna Perera The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and New York's attorney general secured a partial win in its suit over the head of a debt collection company's allegedly fraudulent transfer of a million-dollar property to his family members, with a New York federal judge ruling that they are only entitled to the daughter's share of the property's escrow proceeds. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882192?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882192?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Insurer Can't Escape Coverage Of $10M NY Infant Injury Suit
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Insurer Can't Escape Coverage Of $10M NY Infant Injury Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882643?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elizabeth Daley A New York federal court ruled Wednesday that an insurer had to face certain claims brought by a general contractor seeking defense coverage for $10 million underlying litigation blaming it for negligently injuring an infant with falling sheetrock while working in his home. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882643?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882643?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Bar Works Crook Gets 7 Years For Role In $57M Global Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Bar Works Crook Gets 7 Years For Role In $57M Global Fraud <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882594?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge hit an English real estate marketer with a seven-year prison sentence on Wednesday for joining what prosecutors call a global Ponzi scheme that tricked investors into pouring $57 million into the bogus workspace share venture Bar Works. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882594?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882594?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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2nd Circ. Eyes New Trial In Yale Retirement Fee Fight
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

2nd Circ. Eyes New Trial In Yale Retirement Fee Fight <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1881951?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Kellie Mejdrich The Second Circuit appeared inclined Wednesday to revive a class action against Yale University from employees alleging their $5.5 billion retirement plan was mismanaged, as all three judges on the panel pointed out possible issues with jury instructions before a post-trial verdict in Yale's favor in 2023. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1881951?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1881951?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Dolan Balks At Deposition Order In Ex-Knick's Ejection Suit
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Dolan Balks At Deposition Order In Ex-Knick's Ejection Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882465?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elaine Briseño New York Knicks owner James Dolan has asked the Second Circuit to reconsider an order allowing his deposition, arguing it's part of a "relentless campaign" by former player Charles Oakley to broaden the scope of the lawsuit he filed after being ejected from a game in 2017. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882465?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882465?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Ex-NY Congressman Argues He Can Be A Fair Federal Judge
by Gunnar Larson 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Ex-NY Congressman Argues He Can Be A Fair Federal Judge <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Courtney Bublé President Joe Biden's nominee for the Northern District of New York told lawmakers on Wednesday that his previous stint as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives won't impact his role as an objective federal judge. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1882104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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