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GenapSys Says Paul Hastings Can't Keep Privileged Docs
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

GenapSys Says Paul Hastings Can't Keep Privileged Docs <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2288148?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By James Mills GenapSys is pushing back on Paul Hastings LLP's bid to force it to turn over documents that it had inadvertently released during discovery in a legal malpractice suit alleging that the law firm improperly drafted board documents that led to the "demise and liquidation" of the genetic-sequencing company. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2288148?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2288148?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Judge Inclined To OK Visa, Mastercard $197.5M ATM Fee Deal
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

Judge Inclined To OK Visa, Mastercard $197.5M ATM Fee Deal <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2288206?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Ali Sullivan A D.C. federal judge seemed poised Thursday to give final blessing to a $197.5 million settlement resolving class action claims that Visa and Mastercard conspired with major banks to fix ATM access fees, but the judge said he needed more time to reflect on attorney fees. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2288206?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2288206?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Intuitive Judge Walks Back 'Inappropriate' Witness Instruction
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

Intuitive Judge Walks Back 'Inappropriate' Witness Instruction <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2288092?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Bonnie Eslinger Counsel for Intuitive Surgical objected Thursday to a California federal judge's "inappropriate instruction" to a witness testifying in a trial over allegations it abused its market power by blocking hospitals from using a refurbished part for its surgery robot, prompting the judge to walk back the direction. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2288092?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2288092?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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PayPal To Pay $2M To NY Regulator In Cybersecurity Deal
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

PayPal To Pay $2M To NY Regulator In Cybersecurity Deal <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288043?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Katryna Perera PayPal agreed on Thursday to pay a $2 million fine to the New York State Department of Financial Services to resolve allegations that it failed to use qualified personnel to manage key cybersecurity functions and failed to provide proper training to address cybersecurity risks, resulting in sensitive customer information being vulnerable to hackers. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288043?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288043?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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PayPal To Pay $2M To NY Regulator In Cybersecurity Deal
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

PayPal To Pay $2M To NY Regulator In Cybersecurity Deal <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288043?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Katryna Perera PayPal agreed on Thursday to pay a $2 million fine to the New York State Department of Financial Services to resolve allegations that it failed to use qualified personnel to manage key cybersecurity functions and failed to provide proper training to address cybersecurity risks, resulting in sensitive customer information being vulnerable to hackers. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288043?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288043?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Conflict Limits 1 Lawyer On Javice Team As Trial Date Slips
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

Conflict Limits 1 Lawyer On Javice Team As Trial Date Slips <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288038?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Pete Brush A lawyer defending Charlie Javice on charges she swindled JPMorgan Chase into paying $175 million for a financial aid startup she founded will be limited in representing her, a Manhattan federal judge said Thursday, before pushing trial back a week. 5 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288038?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288038?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Litigation-Funder Sues Merricks Over Mastercard Settlement
by Gunnar Larson 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

Litigation-Funder Sues Merricks Over Mastercard Settlement <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2287882?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes A representative of more than 45 million U.K. consumers in a class action against Mastercard is being sued by his litigation-funder over his decision to reach a settlement in the £10 billion ($12.3 billion) case for £200 million. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2287882?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2287882?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Courts Must Stick To The Science On Digital Addiction Claims
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Courts Must Stick To The Science On Digital Addiction Claims <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2286765?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…> A number of pending personal injury and product liability lawsuits allege that plaintiffs have developed behavioral addictions to the use of social media and video games — but this is not yet recognized by relevant authorities as an addiction, so courts must carefully scrutinize such claims, say attorneys at DLA Piper. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2286765?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2286765?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…>

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RFK Filings Show Biopharma Stakes, Millions In Firm Income
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

RFK Filings Show Biopharma Stakes, Millions In Firm Income <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2287526?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…> By Yeji Jesse Lee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to sell off his stakes in two biopharmaceutical companies and step back from lucrative roles at a handful of law firms if he is confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, according to new financial disclosures. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2287526?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2287526?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…>

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CNN Fights Remand For Ex-NC Lt. Gov.'s Defamation Suit
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

CNN Fights Remand For Ex-NC Lt. Gov.'s Defamation Suit <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2286740?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Ryan Harroff CNN urged a North Carolina federal judge not to send a defamation suit brought against it and a former pornography store clerk by the Tar Heel State's former lieutenant governor back to state court, arguing the clerk was fraudulently added to the case to avoid diversity jurisdiction. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2286740?nl_pk=fb10114…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2286740?nl_pk=fb10114…>

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