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Palin, NYT Set For April Retrial In Defamation Case
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Palin, NYT Set For April Retrial In Defamation Case <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2258886?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Cara Salvatore Sarah Palin's retrial against The New York Times over defamation claims will start April 14, a New York federal judge ruled Tuesday after calling the parties' requests for a July date "out of the question." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2258886?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2258886?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Trump Ally Bannon Seeks Delay Of 'We Build The Wall' Trial
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Trump Ally Bannon Seeks Delay Of 'We Build The Wall' Trial <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2259888?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Stewart Bishop Former Trump administration strategist Stephen Bannon on Tuesday sought to delay his criminal trial on New York state charges stemming from an alleged scheme to con donors seeking to fund a southern U.S. border wall, two weeks after he wrapped up his federal prison sentence for contempt of Congress. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2259888?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2259888?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Pennsylvania Atty Text Solicitation Ban Stands, For Now
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Pennsylvania Atty Text Solicitation Ban Stands, For Now <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259792?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By P.J. D'Annunzio A Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday declined to temporarily halt the state's prohibition on attorneys soliciting potential clients using text messages while litigation filed by a legal marketer over the legality of the ban plays out, reasoning that there was no threat of irreparable harm to the company.

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DC Circ. Mulls Legality Of Gag Orders On X Corp. Subpoenas
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

DC Circ. Mulls Legality Of Gag Orders On X Corp. Subpoenas <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259994?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Ali Sullivan A D.C. Circuit panel grappled Tuesday with the federal government's authority to obtain sweeping nondisclosure orders preventing social media companies from notifying users when their accounts are targeted by subpoenas, with X Corp. arguing that such gag orders are illegal. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259994?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259994?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Fed Bans Ex-Bank Leaders Over Alleged COVID Relief Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Fed Bans Ex-Bank Leaders Over Alleged COVID Relief Fraud <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259795?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Sarah Jarvis The Federal Reserve Board of Governors announced Tuesday that it has prohibited two former top brass with Nano Banc from future participation in the banking industry, alleging they fraudulently obtained loans and grants through the federal CARES Act. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259795?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259795?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Visa To Fight Market Definition In DOJ Antitrust Case
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Visa To Fight Market Definition In DOJ Antitrust Case <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2258880?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Matthew Perlman Attorneys for Visa told a New York federal judge on Tuesday that the company plans to argue the U.S. Department of Justice's debit card monopolization case should be tossed because it ignores a key payment method and attacks legitimate contracts. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2258880?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2258880?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Fla. Man Guilty In $1M Cash-To-Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Fla. Man Guilty In $1M Cash-To-Bitcoin Laundering Scheme <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259637?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Julie Manganis A Boston federal jury has convicted a Florida resident of helping launder drug proceeds and enabling transfers of funds from fraud victims to romance scammers by converting more than $1 million in cash to bitcoin through his unlicensed "no questions asked" money transfer business. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259637?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259637?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Pig Butchering' Crypto Ploy Launderer Cops To $73M Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Pig Butchering' Crypto Ploy Launderer Cops To $73M Scheme <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259984?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Rachel Scharf A dual citizen of China and Saint Kitts and Nevis pled guilty in Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday to internationally laundering more than $73 million worth of criminal proceeds obtained through so-called "pig butchering" cryptocurrency investment scams. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259984?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259984?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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MVP: Latham's Benjamin Naftalis And Douglas Yatter
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

MVP: Latham's Benjamin Naftalis And Douglas Yatter <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1888741?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Steven Lerner Benjamin Naftalis and Douglas Yatter of Latham & Watkins LLP served as lead counsel for Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao in a high–profile anti-money laundering investigation and represented Andreessen Horowitz in a proposed class action, earning them a spot among the 2024 Law360 Fintech MVPs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1888741?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1888741?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Former FTX Top Atty Joins Lowenstein Sandler In NY
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Former FTX Top Atty Joins Lowenstein Sandler In NY <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259484?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Adrian Cruz Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced Tuesday that the former general counsel at crypto exchange FTX will join the firm's New York office as a partner and chair of its new commodities, futures and derivatives practice group. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259484?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2259484?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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