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Uber Can Arbitrate With Paralyzed Rider, Mass. Justices Rule
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Uber Can Arbitrate With Paralyzed Rider, Mass. Justices Rule <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1845653?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Chris Villani Massachusetts' highest court on Friday ruled Uber Technologies Inc. had made its terms of service clear enough to move a paralyzed rider's case to arbitration, despite a dissent from one justice who said the company should spell out the rights that riders surrender when they hail a car. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1845653?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1845653?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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GOP Sens. Look To Sanction ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

GOP Sens. Look To Sanction ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1845536?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Courtney Bublé Following the House's passage of a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court for issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Senate Republicans are pushing for their chamber to follow the House's lead. Bill attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1845536?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1845536?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Susman Attys Can Exit IP Suit Amid Arigna's Row With Funder
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Susman Attys Can Exit IP Suit Amid Arigna's Row With Funder <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1845668?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Andrew Karpan New York boutique firm Susman Godfrey LLP has persuaded a D.C. federal judge to let the firm out of having to represent patent litigation business Arigna Technology Ltd. following a breakdown in the firm's arrangement with the business's litigation funder. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1845668?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1845668?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Ex-Director In NYC Mayor's Office Charged With Bank Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Ex-Director In NYC Mayor's Office Charged With Bank Fraud <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1845130?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elliot Weld A former director in the New York City Mayor's Office during the Bill de Blasio administration has been indicted on charges that he schemed to defraud over a dozen banks out of about $10 million using illegitimate fraud reports to induce reimbursements. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1845130?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1845130?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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'Deceit On Deceit': 7th Circ. OKs Atty's Asset-Hiding Sentence
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

'Deceit On Deceit': 7th Circ. OKs Atty's Asset-Hiding Sentence <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1845305?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Clara Geoghegan The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Chicago-area lawyer's three-year sentence for hiding over $350,000 in her brother's bankruptcy, finding two sentence enhancements were properly applied since she "layered deceit upon deceit" to try to conceal assets and cover her tracks. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1845305?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1845305?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Coinbase, Kraken Profit Off Crypto Scams, Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Coinbase, Kraken Profit Off Crypto Scams, Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1845336?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Sydney Price Cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase Inc. and Kraken face a pair of lawsuits filed by a former customer who accused them of using their platforms to attract scammers and victims to make a profit by taking operating fees. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1845336?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1845336?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Terraform Funder Must Face Class Claims In Illinois
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Terraform Funder Must Face Class Claims In Illinois <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1845418?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Jessica Corso Terraform Labs' financial backer Jump Trading LLC cannot consolidate a pair of proposed class actions accusing it of propping up the failing crypto platform, with a federal judge ruling that purchasers of a massively devalued crypto token can keep their lawsuit against the high-speed trading firm in Illinois. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1845418?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1845418?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Public Schools Tossed From Calif. Social Media Injury Case
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Public Schools Tossed From Calif. Social Media Injury Case <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1845734?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Lauren Berg Four public school districts cannot pursue their claims against Meta Platforms, Snap, Google, YouTube and TikTok that their allegedly addictive social media platforms fueling a mental health crisis among children have had a ripple effect on schools, a California state judge ruled Friday. 6 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1845734?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1845734?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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New York Fed Is Losing Talent and ‘Street Cred’ Under John Williams
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

New York Fed Is Losing Talent and ‘Street Cred’ Under John Williams https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-09/new-york-fed-is-losing-s… John Williams took the helm of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2018 as a highly respected macroeconomist and experienced manager who had run the San Francisco Fed district for seven years. Today he oversees an institution that many veteran market participants worry has suffered a brain drain and seen its influence wane on Wall Street.

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30% Of UK Workers Unsure How To Access Pensions
by Gunnar Larson 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

30% Of UK Workers Unsure How To Access Pensions <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1845389?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti An estimated 30% of British workers are unsure about their retirement options and worry about how to access their savings, according to a study published by TPT Retirement Solutions Ltd. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1845389?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1845389?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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