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Real Estate Recap: Hughes Fire, EOs, Practices Of The Year
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Real Estate Recap: Hughes Fire, EOs, Practices Of The Year <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288868?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Real Estate Authority Staff Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including more law firm displacement due to the newly ignited Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County, real estate sector speculation following a storm of executive orders, and two of Law360's picks for real estate and construction practice groups of the year. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288868?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288868?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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CFPB, NY's Updated Claims Against MoneyGram Move Ahead
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

CFPB, NY's Updated Claims Against MoneyGram Move Ahead <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288675?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Aislinn Keely The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the New York attorney general's updated claims against payments firm MoneyGram aren't futile and can move forward despite a yearslong pause in the enforcement suit, a New York federal judge ruled Friday. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288675?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288675?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Baldoni Rebuts Atty Ethics Claims In 'It Ends With Us' Fight
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Baldoni Rebuts Atty Ethics Claims In 'It Ends With Us' Fight <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288599?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Rose Krebs A lawyer representing Justin Baldoni has told a New York federal judge that statements his counsel has made to the press regarding the actor and director's thorny litigation with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds over the film "It Ends With Us" didn't violate ethical rules or prejudice proceedings. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288599?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288599?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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'Secret Plot' Drove Perella Weinberg Split, Judge Hears
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

'Secret Plot' Drove Perella Weinberg Split, Judge Hears <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288813?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Frank G. Runyeon A New York state judge heard dueling claims of deception on Friday as counsel for investment banking firm Perella Weinberg and a group of former partners each accused the other of a "secret plot" that violated their partnership agreement, kicking off a trial centering on a sudden split in the firm a decade ago. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288813?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288813?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Proposed NY Budget May Upend Discovery Rules, Critics Say
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Proposed NY Budget May Upend Discovery Rules, Critics Say <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288640?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Andrea Keckley In the latest turn in a yearslong battle over discovery reforms, New York prosecutors are praising legislation in the state's proposed budget that advocates warn could upend open-file discovery in the state. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288640?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288640?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Gov't Stats Reveal 13% Of Pensioners Living In Poverty
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Gov't Stats Reveal 13% Of Pensioners Living In Poverty <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288437?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joel Poultney The government has said that approximately 13% of pensioners are living in poverty, publishing figures that shine further light on the issue of retirement deprivation that is now under parliamentary scrutiny. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288437?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288437?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Amex GBT Faces Sept. Trial In DOJ Case Against $570M Deal
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Amex GBT Faces Sept. Trial In DOJ Case Against $570M Deal <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288682?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Bryan Koenig A New York federal judge set a September trial date Friday for the U.S. Department of Justice suit challenging American Express Global Business Travel Inc.'s planned $570 million purchase of CWT Holdings LLC, rejecting company assertions of "exigencies" necessitating a decision by June. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288682?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288682?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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2 Firms Guide Monte Dei Paschi's €13.3B Mediobanca Bid
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

2 Firms Guide Monte Dei Paschi's €13.3B Mediobanca Bid <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288416?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Najiyya Budaly Italian lender Monte dei Paschi, said to be the world's oldest bank, launched a €13.3 billion ($14 billion) takeover offer for rival Mediobanca SpA on Friday in the latest move to consolidate Italy's banking sector. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288416?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288416?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Russian Banking Oligarch's Wife Loses Bid To Lift Sanctions
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Russian Banking Oligarch's Wife Loses Bid To Lift Sanctions <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288442?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes A Ukrainian-Russian tycoon's wife lost her fight to lift U.K. sanctions against her on Friday as an appellate court ruled that the restrictions were a proportionate way of undermining the Kremlin after Russia invaded Ukraine. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288442?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288442?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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FCA Settles Claims Law Firm Helped Illegal Investment Plans
by Gunnar Larson 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

FCA Settles Claims Law Firm Helped Illegal Investment Plans <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288438?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Eddie Beaver The Financial Conduct Authority said Friday it has settled with a regional law firm over allegations that it helped a client promote a misleading care home investment scheme causing £50 million ($62 million) in losses. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288438?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2288438?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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