September 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Chancery Gavels In Ex-Jurist As Band Journey's Custodian
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

Chancery Gavels In Ex-Jurist As Band Journey's Custodian <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1874824?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Jeff Montgomery Retired Delaware Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III has taken a court-ordered, tie-breaking, front-row seat in the recently messy business of managing the iconic rock band Journey, with the lead bandmates sending up a few sour notes just ahead of the choice. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1874824?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1874824?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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GM Can't Shake Off Shuddering-Transmission Class
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

GM Can't Shake Off Shuddering-Transmission Class <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1874432?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Carolyn Muyskens General Motors must face class allegations that it knowingly sold vehicles with defective transmissions that cause the vehicles to shake and shudder while being driven, a Sixth Circuit panel ruled Wednesday, finding no reason to undo class certification for the drivers. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1874432?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1874432?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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6th Circ. Tosses Atty's Challenge To Court Recording Ban
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

6th Circ. Tosses Atty's Challenge To Court Recording Ban <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1874447?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Ryan Boysen A Michigan attorney who was held in contempt for posting a screenshot of a Zoom hearing on Facebook can't use the First Amendment to challenge a prohibition on recording courtroom proceedings, because he lacks standing, the Sixth Circuit has ruled. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1874447?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1874447?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Man Gets Prison In Journalist Harassment Case
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

Man Gets Prison In Journalist Harassment Case <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1874386?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Elliot Weld A man who pled guilty to his role in a scheme to harass two New Hampshire Public Radio journalists was sentenced to two years and three months in prison. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1874386?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1874386?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Feds Ask The Supreme Court To Reverse NEPA Railway Ruling
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

Feds Ask The Supreme Court To Reverse NEPA Railway Ruling <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874577?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Juan-Carlos Rodriguez The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has told the U.S. Supreme Court that the D.C. Circuit was wrong to revoke the agency's approval of a rail line to transport crude oil from Utah, saying the appeals court went beyond what the law requires for environmental reviews. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874577?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874577?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Show Your Work, 5th Circ. Tells Judge In Banks' Subpoena Fight
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

Show Your Work, 5th Circ. Tells Judge In Banks' Subpoena Fight <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874507?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Joyce Hanson The Fifth Circuit has vacated a Texas federal court decision denying a businessman's bid to quash a subpoena requested by two financial institutions looking for evidence in a Mexican fraud case, sending the case back to the lower court to explain its reasoning for the denial. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874507?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874507?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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DOJ Calls Former Googler's Ad Tech Testimony 'Essential'
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

DOJ Calls Former Googler's Ad Tech Testimony 'Essential' <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874592?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Bryan Koenig The U.S. Department of Justice urged a Virginia federal judge Wednesday not to let former Google vice presidents and other company managers avoid testifying at next month's advertising technology monopolization trial, arguing their testimony is important and was properly subpoenaed. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874592?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874592?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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SEC Slams Crypto Co.'s Bid To Curb Its Enforcement Powers
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

SEC Slams Crypto Co.'s Bid To Curb Its Enforcement Powers <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874594?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Jessica Corso The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to rid itself of a lawsuit that aims to limit its ability to oversee the crypto industry, telling a Texas federal judge that there is no evidence that the agency's staff was even aware of the startup that is suing to head off a non-existent enforcement action. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874594?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874594?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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IBM Unit's Repurchase Not Blocked By Del. Litigation Privilege
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

IBM Unit's Repurchase Not Blocked By Del. Litigation Privilege <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874802?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Lauren Berg An International Business Machines Corp. affiliate can enforce a stake repurchase option against a former executive suing the company, a Delaware judge ruled Thursday, saying statements he made in legal filings can trigger the repurchase provision in his nondisparagement agreement. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874802?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874802?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Texas' Anti-ESG Law Is Unconstitutional, Green Biz Org Says
by Gunnar Larson 01 Sep '24

01 Sep '24

Texas' Anti-ESG Law Is Unconstitutional, Green Biz Org Says <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874860?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Katryna Perera A sustainability-focused business group on Thursday sued Texas state officials in federal court seeking to block a law that restricts state investments with financial firms and businesses that want to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874860?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1874860?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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