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Transport Co. Wants To End Calif. Family Separation Suit
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Transport Co. Wants To End Calif. Family Separation Suit <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260344?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Gina Kim Transportation services provider MVM Inc. urged a California federal judge to toss a proposed class action by a father and son who were separated after crossing the border, arguing Tuesday the Trump-era separation policy was enacted by the U.S. government, and that MVM was simply executing its contractual duties. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260344?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260344?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Madigan's Atty Seeks To Discredit Key Government Witness
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Madigan's Atty Seeks To Discredit Key Government Witness <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260361?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Celeste Bott The cross-examination of a former ComEd executive who wore a wire for the government as it built its corruption case against ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan veered Wednesday into the informant's messy divorce proceedings and his failure to disclose felony charges when trying to buy a gun to kill snakes, as Madigan's attorneys tried to call his credibility into question. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260361?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260361?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Claims Court Denies 'Creative' Bid For Losing Protester's Fees
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Claims Court Denies 'Creative' Bid For Losing Protester's Fees <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260449?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Matthew Santoni A government contractor fronted by former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier was "creative" in its request for attorney fees following its failed bid protest over a $14.7 million VA contract, but the U.S. Court of Federal Claims rejected the request in an order unsealed this week. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260449?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2260449?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Feds Ink $52M Deal Over Phony Vet Gov't Contract Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Feds Ink $52M Deal Over Phony Vet Gov't Contract Scheme <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2259948?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Katryna Perera Virginia-based contractor Paragon Systems Inc. has agreed to pay the U.S. government $52 million to settle claims that the company knowingly engaged in a fraudulent scheme to use small businesses that it controlled to obtain contracts reserved for veteran-owned or socially or economically disadvantaged businesses and that its executives received monetary kickbacks. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2259948?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2259948?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Pension Dashboards A '£2B Time Bomb,' Master Trust Warns
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Pension Dashboards A '£2B Time Bomb,' Master Trust Warns <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260049?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The arrival of the pensions dashboards project could cause savers to lose over £2 billion ($2.5 billion) before 2030 because of poorly informed transfer decisions, a pension provider warned on Wednesday, calling for comparable value-for-money metrics on the portals. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260049?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260049?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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£100K Gender Pensions Gap Will Take 20 Years To Close
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

£100K Gender Pensions Gap Will Take 20 Years To Close <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260047?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti The gender pensions gap of approximately £100,000 ($127,500) in favor of men is projected to take at least 20 years to close without more aggressive measures, according to a report published Wednesday by Scottish Widows. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260047?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260047?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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PrivatBank Says Ukraine Ruling Doesn't Bar Looting Suit
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

PrivatBank Says Ukraine Ruling Doesn't Bar Looting Suit <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260115?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Jeff Montgomery An attorney for Ukraine's PrivatBank urged a Delaware vice chancellor Wednesday to reject arguments that the bank's multibillion-dollar fraud and unjust enrichment loan claims against two oligarchs and others were undone by an allegedly narrow Ukrainian high court ruling in favor of the borrowers. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260115?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260115?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Admits Mishandling Of 'Name And Shame' Roll-Out
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

FCA Admits Mishandling Of 'Name And Shame' Roll-Out <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2259595?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The Financial Conduct Authority conceded on Wednesday that it might have handled its announcement of controversial plans to publish names of the firms it probes and other details of investigations at an earlier stage differently after heated protests from the sector. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2259595?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2259595?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Gov't Sets Out Major £80B Pension Investment Reforms
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Gov't Sets Out Major £80B Pension Investment Reforms <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260189?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The U.K. government on Wednesday set out landmark reform to create new pension megafunds that together will invest an additional £80 billion ($102 billion) into the economy. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260189?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2260189?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: Breaking: Hochul to relaunch congestion pricing with $9 base toll, sources say
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Sundar finds missing $500M, puts it to work on the German railways and autobahn. Gunnar ✌️ Cc: VW ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gothamist News Alerts <gothamist(a)lists.wnyc.org> Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:09 PM Subject: Breaking: Hochul to relaunch congestion pricing with $9 base toll, sources say To: <g(a)xny.io> It's a 40% price reduction from the price previously approved by the MTA. View this email in a browser. <https://view.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=8ac88082fc91eee1ed71bc930157fb3346e24b06d37…> Gothamist relies on your support to make local news available to all. Not yet a member? Consider donating and join today. <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1cec4d6fe388680acb7f4acde32…> <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1d652ba68ff71828140b9238f56…> Gov. Hochul to relaunch congestion pricing with $9 base toll, sources say <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c17768a1831b5bf0a4eb2d1375a8…> Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to relaunch the MTA’s congestion pricing program with a $9 base toll for passenger cars — marking a 40% price reduction from the price previously approved by the MTA, according to four sources briefed on the governor’s plan. The sources — who on Wednesday were not authorized to speak on the matter — said Hochul plans to eventually increase the base toll. A separate source with direct knowledge of Hochul’s plan who was also not authorized to speak on the topic said the MTA board plans to approve the new tolls during its next meeting on Nov. 20 — and that Hochul plans to launch the program at midnight on Dec. 29. Read More <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1d652ba68ff71828140b9238f56…> [image: We rely on your support to make local news available to all.] <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1eb163f28b1bfaf35da7b4b5baf…> [image: New York Public Radio] WNYC <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1f0da4206c62179343b1a56fbb8…> | WQXR <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1cf323367eba0568cd70c3100fe…> | NJPR <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c11f16b50dae90e4f3d98193f3e3…> | GOTHAMIST <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c116e812dc51b077e43f7377c25c…> WNYC STUDIOS <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c19ea5e45f2f913123229b561b3e…> | THE GREENE SPACE <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1dd73a5b9bdcdaeed7480a6d4aa…> Copyright © New York Public Radio. All rights reserved. 160 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/160+Varick+Street,+New+York,+NY+10013?en…> TERMS OF USE <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c146be510c56eada931ae14b5b2d…> You can update your PREFERENCES <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c1f465b642dfc20d6064737b6c0a…> or UNSUBSCRIBE <https://click.lists.wnyc.org/?qs=50a11dbf474aa6c18a613371b100aff1b086531147…> from this list.

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