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9th Circ. Orders Michael Avenatti To Be Resentenced
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

9th Circ. Orders Michael Avenatti To Be Resentenced <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2083704?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Stewart Bishop The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday ordered the resentencing of Michael Avenatti over his California conviction for tax violations and stealing from clients, saying the lower court made multiple mistakes when it handed down a 14-year prison term to the onetime celebrity attorney. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2083704?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2083704?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Feds Ask To Drop Conviction Tainted By Alaska Judge Scandal
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Feds Ask To Drop Conviction Tainted By Alaska Judge Scandal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2053765?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Ryan Boysen Federal prosecutors in Alaska have moved to voluntarily vacate the conviction of a man who assaulted two jail employees, after determining the case was irrevocably tainted by the sexual misconduct scandal that toppled former U.S. District Judge Joshua Kindred. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2053765?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2053765?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Judge Says $85M Signature Bank Lawsuit Came Too Late
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Judge Says $85M Signature Bank Lawsuit Came Too Late <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1930528?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Sydney Price A New York federal judge has permanently tossed a lawsuit brought by a developer and its affiliates alleging that a former Signature Bank employee fraudulently misled them into unfavorable financial transactions, saying the claims are time-barred under the bank's one-year statute of limitations and not adequately pled. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1930528?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1930528?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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2nd Circ. Backs Early Wells Fargo Win In $100M RMBS Case
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

2nd Circ. Backs Early Wells Fargo Win In $100M RMBS Case <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2047077?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elliot Weld The Second Circuit on Wednesday approved an early win for Wells Fargo in a lawsuit brought by Commerzbank AG alleging it lost $100 million investing in residential mortgage-backed securities, saying the German lender didn't have standing to sue. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2047077?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2047077?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Combs, Feds At Odds Over Gag Order Amid Press Blitz
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Combs, Feds At Odds Over Gag Order Amid Press Blitz <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2087264?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elliot Weld Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs told a Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday that they are unable to agree with prosecutors about who should be barred from talking to the press about the hip-hop mogul's sex-trafficking and racketeering case. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2087264?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2087264?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Harvey Weinstein Must Face All NY Charges At Retrial
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Harvey Weinstein Must Face All NY Charges At Retrial <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2049546?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Frank G. Runyeon A New York state judge on Wednesday denied Harvey Weinstein a separate trial for his new sexual assault charge, ruling that he must face that allegation alongside his original indictment at a retrial that is now expected to begin in early 2025. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2049546?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2049546?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NYC Lawmakers Propose Giving Workers Sick Time For Pets
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

NYC Lawmakers Propose Giving Workers Sick Time For Pets <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2091104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Patrick Hoff Two New York City Council members introduced a bill Wednesday that would let workers use sick leave to care for pets and service animals, a novel move that one lawmaker said is meant to promote the health benefits of animal ownership. Bill attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2091104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2091104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Crypto Co. Tron, Founder Can't Shake Investor Suit Over ICO
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Crypto Co. Tron, Founder Can't Shake Investor Suit Over ICO <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2065092?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Katryna Perera Blockchain firm Tron Foundation and its founder Justin Sun on Wednesday partially lost their bid to dismiss a shareholder suit alleging they sold unregistered tokens in a 2017 initial coin offering, with a New York federal judge ruling the claims have enough of a connection to New York to proceed. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2065092?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2065092?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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SEC Says Kraken Can't Get Quick Appeal Of Dismissal Denial
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

SEC Says Kraken Can't Get Quick Appeal Of Dismissal Denial <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1903454?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said cryptocurrency exchange Kraken shouldn't get a quick review of its failed bid to dismiss the regulator's registration suit because the firm's "reinterpretation" of how securities laws apply to digital assets has been broadly rejected by district courts. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1903454?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1903454?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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CFPB Says Goldman, Apple To Pay $89.8M Over Card Program
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

CFPB Says Goldman, Apple To Pay $89.8M Over Card Program <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2053043?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday that it has ordered Goldman Sachs and Apple to pay more than $89 million for alleged violations tied to their Apple-branded credit card partnership, including claims of mishandled customer disputes, misleading marketing and wrongful charges. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2053043?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2053043?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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