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How DOGE's Bite Can Live Up To Its Bark
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

How DOGE's Bite Can Live Up To Its Bark <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2284237?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> All signs suggest that the Department of Government Efficiency will be an important part of the new Trump administration, with ample tools at its disposal to effectuate change, particularly with an attentive Republican-controlled Congress, say attorneys at K&L Gates. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2284237?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2284237?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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AmEx Inks $230M Deal Over DOJ, Fed Small Biz Sales Claims
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

AmEx Inks $230M Deal Over DOJ, Fed Small Biz Sales Claims <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285352?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Sarah Jarvis American Express has signed a nonprosecution agreement and said Thursday it will pay about $230 million to end investigations by the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve into the financial services company's previous sales practices for some small business customers in the U.S. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285352?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285352?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Two Sigma Fined $90M Over Investment, Whistleblower Issues
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Two Sigma Fined $90M Over Investment, Whistleblower Issues <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285560?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Hailey Konnath New York-based Two Sigma has agreed to pay $90 million in fines and has already refunded $165 million to various funds and accounts to put to rest the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's allegations it failed to deal with known issues with its investment models, the SEC announced Thursday. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285560?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285560?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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SEC's General Counsel Barbero To Exit As Trump Takes Office
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

SEC's General Counsel Barbero To Exit As Trump Takes Office <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285472?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Sarah Jarvis The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that General Counsel Megan Barbero will depart the agency on the day of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, capping a nearly two-year run that saw the agency face setbacks to its regulatory powers before conservative courts, but also notch some important wins. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285472?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285472?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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CFPB Says Block Must Pay Up To $175M Over Cash App
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

CFPB Says Block Must Pay Up To $175M Over Cash App <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285181?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday that it has ordered Block Inc. to pay up to $175 million for alleged anti-fraud, customer service and dispute resolution failures tied to Cash App, its peer-to-peer mobile payment app. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285181?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285181?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Women, Minority Lawyers Continue Incremental Growth
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Women, Minority Lawyers Continue Incremental Growth <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285222?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Kevin Penton Women, people of color and women of color keep setting records for representation in the nation's legal industry, but a smaller percentage of Black summer associates may portend future challenges, according to a report released Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285222?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285222?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Former NY Cannabis Regulator Backs Embattled Program
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Former NY Cannabis Regulator Backs Embattled Program <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285242?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Sam Reisman The former leader of New York's cannabis regulator and an architect of the state's marijuana legalization law on Thursday defended the integrity of the agency before a roomful of cannabis attorneys, some of whom have litigated against its core policies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285242?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285242?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Giuliani Settles NY Asset Turnover Case After Trial No-Show
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Giuliani Settles NY Asset Turnover Case After Trial No-Show <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285084?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Pete Brush Rudy Giuliani on Thursday settled claims that he must turn over assets to fund a $148 million judgment for defaming two Georgia poll workers, after his failure to show up in court delayed the start of a scheduled bench trial. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285084?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285084?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Fulton DA Willis Fights Subpoenas In Trump Case Probe
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Fulton DA Willis Fights Subpoenas In Trump Case Probe <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285149?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Kelcey Caulder Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis this week outlined her objections to subpoenas issued by a Georgia state Senate committee investigating her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump, arguing they are overbroad, intended to embarrass her and "defunct" due to the swearing in of a new general assembly. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285149?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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Crypto Firm DRW Wants Out Of SEC's 'Scorched Earth' Suit
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Crypto Firm DRW Wants Out Of SEC's 'Scorched Earth' Suit <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285263?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Katryna Perera The crypto-trading arm of DRW Holdings says it has become the latest target of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's "scorched-earth enforcement campaign against the crypto-asset industry" in its bid to dismiss a suit alleging it engaged in more than $2 billion in unregistered crypto transactions. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285263?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285263?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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