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Ohio Train Derailment Plaintiffs Seek Final OK Of $600M Deal
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Ohio Train Derailment Plaintiffs Seek Final OK Of $600M Deal <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1877695?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Mike Curley Residents and others affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, last year are asking an Ohio federal court for final approval of a $600 million settlement, including a $162 million payout for their attorneys. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1877695?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1877695?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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BREAKING: Apple Illegally Obtained State Aid, Top EU Court Rules
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

BREAKING: Apple Illegally Obtained State Aid, Top EU Court Rules <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1877680?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Josh White The European Court of Justice ruled Tuesday that Ireland illegally granted Apple state aid in past tax rulings allowing the U.S. tech giant to avoid €13 billion ($14.3 billion) in back taxes. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1877680?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1877680?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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FTX To Pay $14M To Access $600M Robinhood Share Cashout
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

FTX To Pay $14M To Access $600M Robinhood Share Cashout <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1878007?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Hilary Russ Defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading Ltd. has struck a $14 million deal that will let it access more than $600 million of cash and liquidated shares in Robinhood Markets Inc., in a settlement agreement with Sam Bankman-Fried-founded Emergent Fidelity Technologies Ltd. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1878007?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1878007?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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SpaceX Urges Arbitration Of Sex Harassment Suit
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

SpaceX Urges Arbitration Of Sex Harassment Suit <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1878006?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Craig Clough Attorneys for SpaceX urged a California state court judge Monday to rethink a tentative ruling that declined to send a sexual harassment claim by an employee to arbitration but found 10 other claims are arbitrable, arguing the harassment claim predates a statute requiring that it be adjudicated in court. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1878006?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1878006?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Meta Wants Mike Huckabee's Fake CBD Ad Suit Tossed
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Meta Wants Mike Huckabee's Fake CBD Ad Suit Tossed <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1877945?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Ryan Harroff Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. asked a Delaware federal judge to throw out former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's suit alleging it allowed false advertisements claiming he endorsed CBD gummies on its popular social media platform, arguing the claims are clearly barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1877945?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1877945?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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X Corp. Could Expose Donors To Death Threats, Per Watchdog
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

X Corp. Could Expose Donors To Death Threats, Per Watchdog <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1877913?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Spencer Brewer Watchdog Media Matters for America claims that for X Corp. to compel production of its donor lists would breach the First Amendment, saying in a Friday brief in a Texas federal court that if the documents go public, its donors would receive violent threats and other abuse. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1877913?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1877913?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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DOJ Says 'Frustrated' Google Ad Tech Customers Are Stuck
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

DOJ Says 'Frustrated' Google Ad Tech Customers Are Stuck <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1877091?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig The U.S. Department of Justice urged a Virginia federal judge Monday to dismantle Google's hold over the technology used to place online display ads on website publishers' pages, asserting in opening arguments that the search giant has used its power to trap consumers and undermine competitors. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1877091?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1877091?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Ex-Google Attorney Joins Freshfields' DC Office
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Ex-Google Attorney Joins Freshfields' DC Office <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1877698?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Rose Krebs Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP announced Monday that it has hired for its antitrust practice a new partner who worked as an in-house attorney at Google for 15 years. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1877698?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1877698?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Coinbase Notches Some Wins In SEC Discovery Battle
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Coinbase Notches Some Wins In SEC Discovery Battle <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878017?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Aislinn Keely A New York federal judge has granted, and tailored, the "substantial part" of the crypto exchange Coinbase's remaining discovery requests from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after the firm abandoned its bid to review personal communications from the agency chair, Gary Gensler. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878017?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878017?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Siemens To Build $60M Bullet Train Production Facility In NY
by Gunnar Larson 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Siemens To Build $60M Bullet Train Production Facility In NY <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1877918?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Isaac Monterose Siemens Mobility will build a $60 million bullet train production facility in Horseheads, New York, that is set to start operating in 2026, according to an official announcement Monday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1877918?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1877918?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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