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9th Circ. Judge Slams 'Reprehensible' Policy In Jail Death
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

9th Circ. Judge Slams 'Reprehensible' Policy In Jail Death <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1892086?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Greg Lamm A Ninth Circuit judge on Monday blasted a healthcare contractor's policy that denied hospital treatment for a woman in a Washington jail who died from a ruptured intestine, but nevertheless questioned if a $24 million punitive damage jury award was excessive. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1892086?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1892086?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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DC Moves To Buy NBA, NHL Arena In $800M Overhaul Plan
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

DC Moves To Buy NBA, NHL Arena In $800M Overhaul Plan <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1892158?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Nate Beck Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday announced the introduction of legislation to buy Capital One Arena for $87.5 million to keep the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards in town, after months of negotiations with Sidley Austin LLP advising the arena owner. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1892158?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1892158?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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US Trustee, Insurers Pan New Syracuse Diocese Ch. 11 Plan
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

US Trustee, Insurers Pan New Syracuse Diocese Ch. 11 Plan <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1892051?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Ben Zigterman The U.S. Trustee's Office and several insurers objected to the opt-out mechanism for third party releases in the latest Chapter 11 plan from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York, arguing that such releases are barred by the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Purdue Pharma. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1892051?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1892051?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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SEC, CFTC Chairs Talk Crypto, AI & Wall Street Texting Sweep
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

SEC, CFTC Chairs Talk Crypto, AI & Wall Street Texting Sweep <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1892089?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Jessica Corso The leaders of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission appeared before an audience of top financial professionals Monday to discuss the future of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence regulations and to defend against accusations that ongoing probes of brokers' use of off-channel communications were too harsh. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1892089?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1892089?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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5th Circ. Asked To Nix Insurer's $2.2M Assault Coverage Win
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

5th Circ. Asked To Nix Insurer's $2.2M Assault Coverage Win <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1892075?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Ganesh Setty A group of Texas trial lawyers urged the Fifth Circuit to reverse a Texas federal court's order permitting a bar's insurer to pay only its $1 million limit for a $3.2 million personal injury judgment, arguing the underlying plaintiffs made a valid presuit settlement demand. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1892075?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1892075?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Ontrak Jury Lacked Key Compliance Instruction, Judge Told
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Ontrak Jury Lacked Key Compliance Instruction, Judge Told <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1892202?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Rachel Scharf Counsel for convicted Ontrak founder Terren Peizer urged a California federal judge Monday to grant a new trial in the healthcare executive's novel insider trading case, saying jurors weren't properly instructed that they should acquit if Peizer's $20 million share sale was blessed by a compliance officer. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1892202?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1892202?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Rocket Mortgage Faces DOJ Suit Alleging Refi Race Bias
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Rocket Mortgage Faces DOJ Suit Alleging Refi Race Bias <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1892247?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Rae Ann Varona The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday sued Rocket Mortgage and two appraisal companies in Colorado federal court for allegedly undervaluing a woman's Denver home because she was Black, asserting that the mortgage company then canceled her refinancing application when she reported the alleged discrimination. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1892247?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1892247?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Sanofi Sells Majority Stake In Opella To CD&R, French State
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Sanofi Sells Majority Stake In Opella To CD&R, French State <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1891827?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Najiyya Budaly Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi SA said Monday that it will sell a controlling stake in Opella to U.S. private equity shop Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC and France's public investment bank, in a deal valuing its consumer healthcare business at €16 billion ($17 billion). Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1891827?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1891827?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Apple Tells Del. Jury It Wants Smartwatch Infringing To Stop
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Apple Tells Del. Jury It Wants Smartwatch Infringing To Stop <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1891880?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Jeff Montgomery An Apple attorney told a federal jury in Delaware on Monday that the company is willing to accept only a token damage award from Masimo Corp. for the health tech company's infringement of Apple's smartwatch, but wants the alleged copying barred. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1891880?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1891880?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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SEC, CFTC Chairs Talk Crypto, AI & Wall Street Texting Sweep
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

SEC, CFTC Chairs Talk Crypto, AI & Wall Street Texting Sweep <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1892089?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jessica Corso The leaders of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission appeared before an audience of top financial professionals Monday to discuss the future of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence regulations and to defend against accusations that ongoing probes of brokers' use of off-channel communications were too harsh. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1892089?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1892089?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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