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Pillsbury Wants Out Of Chancery Suit Against Auto Seller Biz
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Pillsbury Wants Out Of Chancery Suit Against Auto Seller Biz <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283907?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Rose Krebs Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP wants to escape or force arbitration of an aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty claim that was asserted in Delaware Chancery Court by a stockholder and former director of Quantum Automotive Intelligence Inc., saying a "broad arbitration provision" exists between the law firm and company. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283907?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283907?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Justices Suggest 7th Circ. Revisit False Statement Decision
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Justices Suggest 7th Circ. Revisit False Statement Decision <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283392?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Lauraann Wood Several U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed ready Tuesday to ask the Seventh Circuit to review a former Chicago alderman's conviction for lying about money he borrowed from a now-shuttered bank under a narrower standard, but the justices appeared skeptical that he would beat the case even with a fresh look. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283392?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283392?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Trump Org. Taps Quinn Emanuel Atty For Ethics Adviser
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Trump Org. Taps Quinn Emanuel Atty For Ethics Adviser <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283981?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Emily Sawicki A co-managing partner of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has been selected to step into the role of outside ethics adviser for the Trump Organization, President-elect Donald Trump's real estate conglomerate, according to an announcement by its executive vice president. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283981?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283981?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Giuliani Atty Chided For 'Higher Power' Remark Ahead Of Trial
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Giuliani Atty Chided For 'Higher Power' Remark Ahead Of Trial <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283899?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge pushed back Tuesday against Rudy Giuliani's lawyer ahead of a trial on whether the former New York City mayor must turn over his Florida condo and World Series rings to help cover a $148 million defamation judgment, after Giuliani's counsel said a precluded witness "answers to a higher power than this court." Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283899?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283899?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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RNC Preempts Dem Attacks Ahead Of AG Nominee's Hearing
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

RNC Preempts Dem Attacks Ahead Of AG Nominee's Hearing <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283775?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Courtney Bublé Ahead of the confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee on Wednesday, the chair of the Republican National Committee and other Trump allies brushed off concerns about Pam Bondi's possible conflicts of interest and close ties to the president-elect. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283775?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2283775?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Giuliani Atty Chided For 'Higher Power' Remark Ahead Of Trial
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Giuliani Atty Chided For 'Higher Power' Remark Ahead Of Trial <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2283899?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge pushed back Tuesday against Rudy Giuliani's lawyer ahead of a trial on whether the former New York City mayor must turn over his Florida condo and World Series rings to help cover a $148 million defamation judgment, after Giuliani's counsel said a precluded witness "answers to a higher power than this court." Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2283899?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2283899?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Spain Plans 100% Tax On Foreign-Owned Homes
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Spain Plans 100% Tax On Foreign-Owned Homes <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283958?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Josh White The Spanish government plans to introduce a 100% tax on foreign-owned homes and stricter rules for holiday rentals to tourists, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283958?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283958?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Charities Advised To Prep For New Pension Funding Regime
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Charities Advised To Prep For New Pension Funding Regime <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283724?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joel Poultney U.K. charities with a defined benefit pension scheme should proactively work on a strategy for their plan in line with the recently introduced funding regime for the sector to avoid potential calls for higher retirement savings contributions, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP has said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283724?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283724?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Pensions Watchdog Could Play Role In Gov't Growth Agenda
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Pensions Watchdog Could Play Role In Gov't Growth Agenda <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283660?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Martin Croucher The Pensions Regulator could play a leading role in enabling the retirement savings sector to have a greater role in the recovery of the U.K. economy, a consultancy has said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283660?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283660?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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'I Was Like Howard Hughes,' Socialite Says In Laundering Trial
by Gunnar Larson 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

'I Was Like Howard Hughes,' Socialite Says In Laundering Trial <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283683?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Sophia Dourou A socialite accused of being at the heart of a £200 million ($244 million) money laundering scheme said while giving evidence at his trial Tuesday that he was "like Howard Hughes" in the aftermath of police launching the investigation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283683?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2283683?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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