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Media Matters Slams X For 'Vendetta-Driven Libel Tourism'
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Media Matters Slams X For 'Vendetta-Driven Libel Tourism' <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2308412?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> By Hailey Konnath Media Matters for America lobbed its own claims at X Corp. in California federal court on Monday, accusing the social media company of launching a "vendetta-driven campaign of libel tourism" against the left-leaning watchdog across the globe that challenges Media Matters' "truthful reporting." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2308412?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2308412?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…>

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VA Did Not Pre-Select Awardee For $257M Telehealth Contract
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

VA Did Not Pre-Select Awardee For $257M Telehealth Contract <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2309176?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> By Daniel Wilson A Court of Federal Claims judge has rejected a protest over a $256.8 million U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth program support contract, saying the protester hadn't shown the VA "pre-selected" the awardee before making a formal award decision. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2309176?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2309176?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…>

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Media Matters Slams X For 'Vendetta-Driven Libel Tourism'
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Media Matters Slams X For 'Vendetta-Driven Libel Tourism' <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2308412?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> By Hailey Konnath Media Matters for America lobbed its own claims at X Corp. in California federal court on Monday, accusing the social media company of launching a "vendetta-driven campaign of libel tourism" against the left-leaning watchdog across the globe that challenges Media Matters' "truthful reporting." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2308412?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2308412?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…>

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Authors Seek Win On Meta AI Direct Infringement Claims
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Authors Seek Win On Meta AI Direct Infringement Claims <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2309121?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> By Dorothy Atkins A group of award-winning authors urged a California federal judge to grant them a win on claims Meta directly infringed their copyrights by using databases of pirated works to train its "Llama" artificial-intelligence tool, arguing Meta infringed "massive" amounts of protected material, including books written by Supreme Court justices. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2309121?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2309121?nl_pk=b6acf8b6-b37c-4b07…>

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Entity That Got Ponzi Scheme Funds Must Face SEC Suit
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Entity That Got Ponzi Scheme Funds Must Face SEC Suit <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2309089?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Catherine Marfin A Texas federal judge has declined to free an entity that accepted part of proceeds from an $8.4 million Ponzi scheme from an SEC action, writing that he could "reasonably infer" the entity did not accept the funds in good faith. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2309089?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2309089?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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SDNY Illicit Finance Unit Co-Chief To Depart US Atty's Office
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

SDNY Illicit Finance Unit Co-Chief To Depart US Atty's Office <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2308683?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Katryna Perera The co-chief of the Southern District of New York's Illicit Finance and Money Laundering Unit said in a withdrawal notice that he's leaving the U.S. attorney's office at the close of this week and requested that he be removed as counsel of record in an ongoing criminal case. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2308683?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2308683?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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Conservative Outlet Newsmax Eyes $75M Go-Public Offering
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Conservative Outlet Newsmax Eyes $75M Go-Public Offering <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2309054?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Tom Zanki Newsmax Inc. said on Tuesday it plans to raise up to $75 million in a scaled-down alternative to a traditional initial public offering, represented by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, a potential debut for the conservative media company in public markets. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2309054?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2309054?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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Threats Against Judges 'Top Priority,' Fed. Judiciary Says
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Threats Against Judges 'Top Priority,' Fed. Judiciary Says <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2309004?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Ryan Boysen Protecting federal judges is a "top priority" as violent threats spike against a polarized political backdrop, making congressional funding for additional security measures more important than ever, the U.S. Judicial Conference said Tuesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2309004?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2309004?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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Software Co. Says Ex-Employees Stole AI Trade Secrets
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Software Co. Says Ex-Employees Stole AI Trade Secrets <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2309074?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Ivan Moreno A software company that uses artificial intelligence to automate appeals when insurers deny a healthcare provider's payment request has sued two former staffers, alleging they used confidential information gathered through their employment to launch a competing company. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2309074?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2309074?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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"Fox News host Brian Kilmeade asked me for my thoughts on European leaders who think NATO is in jeopardy. I told him: NATO isn't in jeopardy. We've been NATO. These are rich countries. They should invest in their own national security. And, they are not. It's unfair and unsustainable for the U.S. to keep subsidizing them." - Secretary of State Marco Rubio
by Gunnar Larson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

https://www.facebook.com/statedept/videos/1714043226194827/?sfnsn=mo&mibext… "Fox News host Brian Kilmeade asked me for my thoughts on European leaders who think NATO is in jeopardy. I told him: NATO isn't in jeopardy. We've been NATO. These are rich countries. They should invest in their own national security. And, they are not. It's unfair and unsustainable for the U.S. to keep subsidizing them." - Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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