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Swiss Banks Face Legal Issues On Instant Payments
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Swiss Banks Face Legal Issues On Instant Payments <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874936?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson The Swiss Banking Association has warned that the requirement for the largest banks to offer instant payments from August is raising challenges around legal requirements like verifying the recipient's identity and sanctions checks. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874936?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874936?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Couple Accused Of £29B Fraud Forced To Disclose Wealth
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Couple Accused Of £29B Fraud Forced To Disclose Wealth <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874938?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby A Chinese couple could be forced to divulge how they built a multimillion-pound property business in the U.K. after a London judge ruled Friday that investigators had reason to suspect their money came from an alleged £29 billion ($38 billion) banking fraud. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874938?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874938?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Standard Life Named 'Safe Haven' For Defrauded Pensioners
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Standard Life Named 'Safe Haven' For Defrauded Pensioners <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874920?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher Insurer Standard Life has been appointed as a "safe haven" pension provider for members of retirement schemes that have lost out to fraud, the company said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874920?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874920?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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MyPillow CEO's Latest Attack On Defamation Suit Falls Short
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

MyPillow CEO's Latest Attack On Defamation Suit Falls Short <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Rae Ann Varona A Colorado federal judge Thursday denied Mike Lindell's summary judgment bid to end a suit lodged by a former Dominion Voting Systems executive over claims the MyPillow CEO defamed him by alleging he interfered with the 2020 election. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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MyPillow CEO's Latest Attack On Defamation Suit Falls Short
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

MyPillow CEO's Latest Attack On Defamation Suit Falls Short <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Rae Ann Varona A Colorado federal judge Thursday denied Mike Lindell's summary judgment bid to end a suit lodged by a former Dominion Voting Systems executive over claims the MyPillow CEO defamed him by alleging he interfered with the 2020 election. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Former Ohio House Legal Chief Rejoins Barnes & Thornburg
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Former Ohio House Legal Chief Rejoins Barnes & Thornburg <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874487?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Andrea Keckley Barnes & Thornburg announced Wednesday that it is welcoming back an Ohio-based attorney after his stint as chief legal counsel for the state House of Representatives. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874487?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874487?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Court Orders GSA To Explain Cost Analysis For Rental Deal
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Court Orders GSA To Explain Cost Analysis For Rental Deal <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874764?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Alyssa Aquino The U.S. General Services Administration must explain how it identified the lowest-priced bid for a 15-year contract for office space in Ohio, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ordered, after finding issues with the agency's calculations. Decision attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874764?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874764?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Madigan Seeks To Block Ex-Alderman's Expert Testimony
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Madigan Seeks To Block Ex-Alderman's Expert Testimony <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874706?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Celeste Bott Attorneys for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant on Thursday grilled a potential expert witness the government wants to call at their forthcoming racketeering trial, attempting to cast doubts on his knowledge of how Madigan's ward operated and highlighting his public opposition to Chicago's Democratic establishment. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874706?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1874706?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Feds Say Ex-BigLaw Atty Can't Shake OneCoin Conviction
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Feds Say Ex-BigLaw Atty Can't Shake OneCoin Conviction <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1874769?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Jake Maher Federal prosecutors have told the Second Circuit that former Locke Lord LLP partner Mark S. Scott has "greatly exaggerate[d]" the importance of testimony from a government witness, some of which was later shown to be perjury, in a bid to have his money laundering conviction reversed. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1874769?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1874769?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Insurer's $20M Tribal Loan Claim Goes To Fed. Claims Court
by Gunnar Larson 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

Insurer's $20M Tribal Loan Claim Goes To Fed. Claims Court <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1873996?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Crystal Owens An Ohio federal judge has transferred a challenge to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland over the agency's cancellation of a $20 million tribal loan guarantee to Federal Claims Court, arguing this week that the sole alternative of an outright dismissal would be detrimental to the interests of justice and judicial economy. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1873996?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1873996?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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