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Earthquake Briefly Interrupts Judge's Retrial In Wife's Killing
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Earthquake Briefly Interrupts Judge's Retrial In Wife's Killing <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325118?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Gina Kim The retrial for an Orange County judge who is accused of drunkenly shooting his wife to death in their home after an argument took a dramatic turn Monday morning when a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California, shaking the courtroom and abruptly interrupting opening statements from the judge's attorney. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325118?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325118?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Law School's Missed Lessons: Preparing For Corporate Work
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Law School's Missed Lessons: Preparing For Corporate Work <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2322593?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> Law school often doesn't cover the business strategy, financial fluency and negotiation skills needed for a successful corporate or transactional law practice, but there are practical ways to gain relevant experience and achieve the mindset shifts critical to a thriving career in this space, says Dakota Forsyth at Olshan Frome. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2322593?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2322593?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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SEC Won't Revisit WhatsApp Settlements With 16 Firms
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

SEC Won't Revisit WhatsApp Settlements With 16 Firms <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325327?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Craig Clough A divided U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission refused Monday to redo settlements it inked with 16 financial firms over their failure to keep records of so-called off-channel communications, finding the "settlor's remorse" the firms are suffering because others received better terms is not reason enough to modify their deals. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325327?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325327?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Estonian Ponzi Schemers Flag 'Disturbing' Deportation Threat
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Estonian Ponzi Schemers Flag 'Disturbing' Deportation Threat <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2324913?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Elliot Weld Two Estonian men who pled guilty in a case alleging they ran a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme told a Washington federal judge they each received emails from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security telling them to leave the country despite being under court order to remain in the U.S. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2324913?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2324913?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Quinn Emanuel, King & Spalding Rep Harvard In Trump Letter
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Quinn Emanuel, King & Spalding Rep Harvard In Trump Letter <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325288?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Brian Dowling Harvard University on Monday turned to a pair of high-powered lawyers from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP and King & Spalding LLP as the school pushed back on the Trump administration's policy demands linked to nearly $9 billion in federal funding — a move that prompted the government to freeze more than $2 billion in grants for the school. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325288?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325288?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Chinese Fintech Says Investors' IPO Suit Still Misses The Mark
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Chinese Fintech Says Investors' IPO Suit Still Misses The Mark <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325179?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Sydney Price Chinese fintech 9F Inc. pushed back on the third version of a complaint filed by its investors, saying the shareholders still fail to address their lack of standing for its claims that 9F violated securities laws by not disclosing an "illegal arrangement" it allegedly had with an insurance firm. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325179?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2325179?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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A Look At M&A Trends In An Uncertain Deal Environment
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

A Look At M&A Trends In An Uncertain Deal Environment <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2314339?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> Dealmakers are adopting more cautious and deliberate merger and acquisition practices, such as earnout agreements, joint ventures and strategic partnerships that mitigate risk and bridge valuation gaps, amid the slower pace so far in 2025, says Louis Lehot at Foley & Lardner. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2314339?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2314339?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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A&O Shearman-Led Ageas Inks £1.3B Deal For UK Insurer
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

A&O Shearman-Led Ageas Inks £1.3B Deal For UK Insurer <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2324814?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Tom Fish Belgian insurer Ageas said Monday that it has reached an agreement with Bain Capital to buy Esure Group PLC, which provides motor and home cover, for £1.295 billion ($1.7 billion) as it moves to expand in the U.K. online market. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2324814?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2324814?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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FTC Joins DOJ In Targeting Anticompetitive Regulations
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

FTC Joins DOJ In Targeting Anticompetitive Regulations <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2325234?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Lauren Berg The Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry Monday to look into reducing regulations that are hindering competition, following a similar move by the U.S. Department of Justice last month. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2325234?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2325234?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Watch "Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talks tariffs, taxes, and concerns about an economic slowdown" on YouTube
by Gunnar Larson 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

*Watch "Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talks tariffs, taxes, and concerns about an economic slowdown" on YouTube:* - *https://youtu.be/FPdkZlU8UfM?si=08cNrO2fbR-XMyuD <https://youtu.be/FPdkZlU8UfM?si=08cNrO2fbR-XMyuD>*

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