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Chicago Hospital Network Strikes Deal In 401(k) Fee Suit
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Chicago Hospital Network Strikes Deal In 401(k) Fee Suit <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2275912?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Grace Elletson A Chicago-area hospital system has agreed to settle a former worker's proposed class action claiming it failed to secure lower recordkeeping fees for its $1.8 billion retirement plan even when its peers were able to land better deals. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2275912?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2275912?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Why Letters Of Protection Are Discoverable In Texas PI Suits
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Why Letters Of Protection Are Discoverable In Texas PI Suits <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2275336?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> Recent Texas Supreme Court opinions and key provisions of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure make letters of protection, in which plaintiff attorneys promise payment to healthcare providers based on jury awards, discoverable — good news for defendants fighting exorbitant damage claims in personal injury cases, says Nathan Vrazel at Munsch Hardt. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2275336?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2275336?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Addiction Group Pays $2M In Mass. AG False Billing Probe
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Addiction Group Pays $2M In Mass. AG False Billing Probe <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276167?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Brian Dowling An addiction treatment physician group with offices across western Massachusetts will pay $2 million to settle allegations that it overcharged for visits and billed for tests that were not medically necessary, the state's attorney general said Thursday. Settlement attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276167?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276167?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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CFTC Urges 7th Circ. To Uphold $231M Crypto 'Ponzi' Penalty
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

CFTC Urges 7th Circ. To Uphold $231M Crypto 'Ponzi' Penalty <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276184?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Jessica Corso The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has urged the Seventh Circuit to uphold a $231.5 million judgment against a man they say ran a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, arguing it is "undisputed" that the agency has authority to regulate the trading of bitcoin and ether. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276184?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276184?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Fed, OCC 'Asleep At Wheel' On Merger Policy, Warren Says
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Fed, OCC 'Asleep At Wheel' On Merger Policy, Warren Says <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276268?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Jon Hill Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday accused top federal bank regulators of blowing off calls for tougher merger scrutiny and leaving the financial system exposed to dangerous megadeals, blasting them as "asleep at the wheel" as the Capital One-Discover merger inched closer to approval. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276268?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276268?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Bank Freeze Sought By Co. Alleging Fake Atty Stole $55M
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Bank Freeze Sought By Co. Alleging Fake Atty Stole $55M <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2276572?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Craig Clough Attorneys for a German company suing a California woman and JPMorgan Chase Bank, alleging that an employee was tricked into wiring nearly $55 million by a fraudster whose scam included posing as a Clifford Chance LLP partner, urged a California federal judge Thursday to freeze the bank accounts of the woman. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2276572?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2276572?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Georgetown Law Dean Stepping Down In 2025 After 15 Years
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Georgetown Law Dean Stepping Down In 2025 After 15 Years <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2276393?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Jake Maher The dean of Georgetown University Law Center will step down from his leadership role at the end of June 2025 after a 15-year run that saw growth in faculty hiring, increased financial aid for students and "new heights" in fundraising, the school announced this week. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2276393?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2276393?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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2nd Circ. Mulls Dormant Commerce Applicability To Marijuana
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

2nd Circ. Mulls Dormant Commerce Applicability To Marijuana <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2275770?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Sam Reisman A Second Circuit panel appeared conflicted Thursday on whether the dormant commerce clause applies to federally illegal marijuana and, if so, whether New York cannabis regulators still had an interest in ensuring that some cannabis licenses went to locals. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2275770?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2275770?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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BREAKING: Split Del. Jury Clears Qualcomm In Arm Ltd. Chip Fight
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

BREAKING: Split Del. Jury Clears Qualcomm In Arm Ltd. Chip Fight <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2277118?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Jeff Montgomery A federal jury in Delaware jury rejected on Friday semiconductor design and licensing giant Arm Ltd. Inc. claims that Qualcomm Inc. breached Arm's chip architecture licensing and trademark rights, but was declared hung on matching claims against Nuvia Inc. acquired by Qualcomm in 2021 Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2277118?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2277118?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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Fwd: FL, OH ->
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

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