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Defamation Law Changes May Be Brewing At Supreme Court
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Defamation Law Changes May Be Brewing At Supreme Court <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1880286?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> The U.S. Supreme Court's significant rightward shift has produced dramatic changes in many areas of the law, and the long-standing "actual malice" standard protecting speech about public figures could be the next precedent to fall, say attorneys at Paul Hastings. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1880286?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1880286?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Letterman Enjoys Jury Service, But Not Picked For Fraud Trial
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Letterman Enjoys Jury Service, But Not Picked For Fraud Trial <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1881488?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush David Letterman was excused from a Manhattan federal jury pool Monday ahead of the trial of a businessman accused of defrauding NBA athletes including former Los Angeles Laker Dwight Howard, after a lawyer said his son had interacted with the late-night television legend. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1881488?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1881488?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Nonprofit, Union Say Janus Doesn't Apply To NYC Dues Fight
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Nonprofit, Union Say Janus Doesn't Apply To NYC Dues Fight <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1881704?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Emily Brill Two New York City public defenders cannot leverage the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus ruling to stop paying their union because the ruling only applies to public employees and they're technically employed by a nonprofit, argued their employer, union and the city in a motion to dismiss their lawsuit.

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Corporate Legal Strategy Must Consider Risk Of PR Snafus
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Corporate Legal Strategy Must Consider Risk Of PR Snafus <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1880728?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> Disney and American Airlines recently abandoned certain litigation tactics in two lawsuits after fierce public backlash, illustrating why corporate counsel should consider the reputational implications of any legal strategy and partner with their communications teams to preempt public relations concerns, says Chris Gidez at G7 Reputation Advisory. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1880728?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1880728?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Davis Polk Vows Ex-Clerk Won't Touch Crypto Merger Suit
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Davis Polk Vows Ex-Clerk Won't Touch Crypto Merger Suit <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1881513?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Rose Krebs Local counsel for Galaxy Digital Holdings Inc. has told a Delaware vice chancellor that Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP will ensure that an incoming associate who clerked for the state's Supreme Court won't share information with attorneys defending the digital assets company in a merger suit that the state's highest court revived in May. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1881513?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1881513?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Judge Recuses Self After Opening Jackson Walker Ethics Probe
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Judge Recuses Self After Opening Jackson Walker Ethics Probe <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881525?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Emily Sawicki U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur has asked a Texas federal court to investigate potential sanctions against Jackson Walker LLP for its failure to disclose a relationship between a firm partner and a federal judge, also telling the court he would recuse himself from any proceedings involving the ethics breach. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881525?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881525?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Google And The Next Frontier Of Divestiture Antitrust Remedy
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Google And The Next Frontier Of Divestiture Antitrust Remedy <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1880708?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> The possibility of a large-scale divestiture in the Google search case comes on the heels of recent requests of business breakups as remedies for anticompetitive conduct, and companies should prepare for the likelihood that courts may impose divestiture remedies in the event of a liability finding, say Lauren Weinstein and Nathaniel Rubin at MoloLamken. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1880708?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1880708?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Helicopter Co. Used Code Names To Oust Supplier, Jury Hears
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Helicopter Co. Used Code Names To Oust Supplier, Jury Hears <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881742?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Spencer Brewer Under the code name "Project Cicada," Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. worked for years to replace California-based digital avionics equipment supplier Rogerson Aircraft Corporation with a competitor, a jury heard in a Texas state court Monday, using Rogerson's trade secrets to prep the rival for the eventual shift. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881742?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881742?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Coinbase Brings On Ex-Citadel Legal Chief With SEC Chops
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Coinbase Brings On Ex-Citadel Legal Chief With SEC Chops <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881775?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Gina Kim Coinbase announced on Monday it has hired Ryan VanGrack to serve as its vice president of legal, where he will be overseeing civil litigation, regulatory probes, employment and intellectual property matters for the crypto exchange after spending seven years with Citadel Securities as general counsel. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881775?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881775?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Edelson, Susman, Berger To Lead MultiPlan Collusion MDL
by Gunnar Larson 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Edelson, Susman, Berger To Lead MultiPlan Collusion MDL <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881505?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Lauraann Wood An Illinois federal judge on Monday tapped a team of lawyers from Edelson PC, Susman Godfrey LLP and Berger Montague PC to take the lead for plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation accusing MultiPlan and a host of insurers of colluding through the use of the data firm's pricing tools to systematically underpay out-of-network providers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881505?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1881505?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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