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Talk Show Host Says OpenAI Can't Duck Ga. Defamation Suit
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Talk Show Host Says OpenAI Can't Duck Ga. Defamation Suit <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2280064?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Madison Arnold A conservative talk radio show host pushed back Monday against OpenAI's quest to secure summary judgment in his defamation lawsuit, calling the company "the high-tech equivalent of the neighborhood gossip." Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2280064?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2280064?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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Chinese Billionaire's Deputy Gets 10 Years For $1.4B Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Chinese Billionaire's Deputy Gets 10 Years For $1.4B Fraud <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2279850?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge sentenced a Chinese business manager to 10 years in prison Monday for her role assisting convicted billionaire Miles Guo's $1.4 billion fraud, saying the lawbreaking was egregious because it leveraged talk of bringing democracy to authoritarian China. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2279850?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2279850?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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PayPal Steals Influencers' Commissions Via Honey, Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

PayPal Steals Influencers' Commissions Via Honey, Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2279858?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> By Gina Kim PayPal hijacks sales commissions from social media influencers using its Honey browser extension by "swooping in at checkout" and swapping out the influencers' affiliate marketing cookies with Honey's own tracking cookies, thereby taking credit for customer purchases, according to a putative class action filed in California federal court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2279858?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2279858?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…>

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Ohio Landlord Seeks $9M Insurance Payout For Hail Damage
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Ohio Landlord Seeks $9M Insurance Payout For Hail Damage <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2280050?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Hope Patti The operator of a 324-unit apartment complex is seeking to recover over $9 million from its insurer for damages caused by a 2022 hail and windstorm, according to filings in Ohio federal court. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2280050?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2280050?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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Insurance Execs Seek Defense Costs For Self-Dealing Suit
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Insurance Execs Seek Defense Costs For Self-Dealing Suit <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2279984?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Elizabeth Daley Insurance company executives who were fired amid accusations they stole assets from their company to start a competing venture demanded coverage for the dispute from their new business's insurer in Georgia Federal Court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2279984?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2279984?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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German Burford Funding Fight Belongs In Del., Court Hears
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

German Burford Funding Fight Belongs In Del., Court Hears <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2280043?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> By Caroline Simson A German entity is fighting litigation funder Burford's efforts to force it to arbitrate a dispute over an allegedly fraudulent arbitration pact contained in a funding agreement for antitrust litigation, telling a Delaware federal judge on Friday that the feud belongs before him. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2280043?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2280043?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…>

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DOD Adds WeChat Owner, CATL To Chinese Military Co. List
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

DOD Adds WeChat Owner, CATL To Chinese Military Co. List <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2280205?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Dorothy Atkins The U.S. Department of Defense added dozens of businesses Monday to its list of companies affiliated with the Chinese military, including electric-car battery maker CATL and Tencent Holdings Ltd. — owner of the popular text-messaging app WeChat — prompting Tencent to slam the designation as "clearly a mistake." Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2280205?nl_pk=fb10114…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2280205?nl_pk=fb10114…>

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Fed's Barr To Step Down As Supervision Head Next Month
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Fed's Barr To Step Down As Supervision Head Next Month <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2266176?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> By Sarah Jarvis Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr announced Monday that he will step down from his current role next month, a reversal that paves the way for President-elect Donald Trump to appoint his own head of the central bank's oversight of big banks and regulatory policymaking. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2266176?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2266176?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…>

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Breyer's 1st Circ. Visit A 'Very Cool' Opportunity For Attys
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Breyer's 1st Circ. Visit A 'Very Cool' Opportunity For Attys <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2279914?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Chris Villani As some lawyers practicing before the First Circuit may learn this week, having a former Supreme Court justice parachute into arguments adds an extra layer of gravitas to the proceedings and another challenge for advocates to navigate as they make their case. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2279914?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2279914?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation
by Gunnar Larson 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2279543?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2279543?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2279543?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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