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Litigation Funder Forms New Biz To Oversee Group Claims
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Litigation Funder Forms New Biz To Oversee Group Claims <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282316?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Tabitha Burbidge Litigation funder Asertis confirmed Friday it has joined forces with law firm KP Law PC to create a one-stop shop for managing legal claims through a unique platform that offers funding, litigating and insuring services. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282316?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282316?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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SafeMoon CEO Wants 'Misleading' Reddit Post Explained
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

SafeMoon CEO Wants 'Misleading' Reddit Post Explained <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282563?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Sydney Price The CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency asset company SafeMoon LLC asked a Brooklyn federal judge Friday to order the government to explain whether it had a role in a social media user's "misleading" post that promised to connect SafeMoon investors with the U.S. government. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282563?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282563?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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As Lawyers Face Wildfire Losses In LA, Firms Step Up To Help
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

As Lawyers Face Wildfire Losses In LA, Firms Step Up To Help <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282570?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Jake Maher Amid the tragedy of losing their homes to the wildfires engulfing Los Angeles, attorneys have found hope in the support of their firms and colleagues. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282570?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282570?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2280642?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2280642?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2280642?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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Tech Co., Feds Seek Wins In Commercial Item Preference Row
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Tech Co., Feds Seek Wins In Commercial Item Preference Row <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2281953?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Tom Lotshaw A tech company is asking a federal judge to block the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from proceeding with solicitations that stand to replace so-called batCAVE and Signal software it developed that is already providing the desired functionality. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2281953?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2281953?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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CACI Denied New Trial Over Abu Ghraib Torture
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

CACI Denied New Trial Over Abu Ghraib Torture <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282611?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Jared Foretek The defense contractor found liable for conspiring with the U.S. military to torture inmates at the Abu Ghraib military prison said it would appeal to the Fourth Circuit after a Virginia federal judge Friday ruled the company won't get a third crack at trial. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282611?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282611?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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Vince McMahon Resolves SEC Probe Over Secret Settlements
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Vince McMahon Resolves SEC Probe Over Secret Settlements <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282327?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Ryan Harroff Embattled World Wrestling Entertainment co-founder Vince McMahon signed two multimillion-dollar deals to buy silence from a former employee and a contractor without making the required disclosures to organization officials and staffers, according to a settlement announced Friday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282327?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282327?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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New York To Administer NCBE's NextGen Bar Exam In 2028
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

New York To Administer NCBE's NextGen Bar Exam In 2028 <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282365?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Matt Perez New York's highest court has announced the jurisdiction will adopt the Next Generation bar exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners beginning July 2028. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282365?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282365?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Giuliani Held In Contempt Again, This Time In DC
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Giuliani Held In Contempt Again, This Time In DC <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282334?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Ali Sullivan A D.C. federal judge Friday held Rudy Giuliani in contempt for continuing to repeat false claims that two Georgia poll workers meddled with the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, marking the second time in a week the former New York City mayor has been found in civil contempt. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282334?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282334?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Feds Ask 15 Years For Menendez In Case Of 'Historical Rarity'
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Feds Ask 15 Years For Menendez In Case Of 'Historical Rarity' <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282296?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Elliot Weld Prosecutors have asked a Manhattan federal judge to sentence former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez to at least 15 years in prison after he was convicted of taking bribes from three New Jersey business executives in exchange for political favors. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282296?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2282296?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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