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Adams Says Feds Sought To 'Tarnish' Him With Leaks
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Adams Says Feds Sought To 'Tarnish' Him With Leaks <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884467?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Frank G. Runyeon New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday to sanction Southern District prosecutors for allegedly leaking the details of a criminal investigation for nearly a year leading up to his corruption indictment, saying negative press has hurt his standing with the public and undermined his right to a fair trial. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884467?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884467?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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When The Client Is The Mayor, The Usual Rules Don't Apply
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

When The Client Is The Mayor, The Usual Rules Don't Apply <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884606?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Julie Manganis Representing a public official, whether the mayor of New York City, a state legislator or a city council member, poses unique challenges for even the most experienced lawyers, who often find themselves torn between fighting battles in the press and protecting their client in court. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884606?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884606?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Wigdor Sued For Dragging Cuomo Aide Into Harassment Case
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Wigdor Sued For Dragging Cuomo Aide Into Harassment Case <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884762?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Ryan Boysen Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spokesperson hit Wigdor LLP with a malicious prosecution suit Tuesday, claiming the well-known employment law firm filed a bogus retaliation claim against him for likening a sexual harassment suit against Cuomo to extortion. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884762?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884762?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Ex-Interior Dept. Deputy's Oil Stocks Violated Ethics Laws
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Ex-Interior Dept. Deputy's Oil Stocks Violated Ethics Laws <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884749?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Sawicki The onetime deputy secretary of the Interior, Tommy Beaudreau, who moved into private practice last year and now co-leads WilmerHale's energy practice, violated government ethics laws by failing to recuse himself from drilling-related matters while knowingly holding petroleum stocks, according to an internal watchdog's ethics report released Tuesday. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884749?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884749?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Pension Insurance Deal Market To Hit £60B In 2025
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Pension Insurance Deal Market To Hit £60B In 2025 <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884420?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The total value of pension insurance transactions could hit £60 billion ($79.6 billion) for the first time next year, according to a poll of lawyers, trustees and others in the retirement sector published on Tuesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884420?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884420?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Crypto Developers Take Aim At 'Patent Trolls' In New Deal
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Crypto Developers Take Aim At 'Patent Trolls' In New Deal <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884437?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Jamie Lennox A cryptocurrency collective said Tuesday it has inked a deal with Unified Patents to help stop "patent trolls" from registering intellectual property that risks hampering blockchain innovation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884437?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884437?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Investors Settle Wirecard Fraud Case With Transfer Provider
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Investors Settle Wirecard Fraud Case With Transfer Provider <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881843?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver Two businessmen have settled claims worth €33 million ($36.5 million) brought by investors who alleged the pair duped them into selling their stake in a money transfer provider for a pittance before the company was sold on to payments giant Wirecard for many times the price. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881843?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881843?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Lloyd's Says Forgery Sinks Claim Over Ship Struck In Ukraine
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Lloyd's Says Forgery Sinks Claim Over Ship Struck In Ukraine <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881342?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver Lloyd's of London's Belgian unit has denied owing a wealth advisory business $3.7 million to cover alleged losses after a ship was struck by a mine, claiming the vessel at the time was trading in Ukrainian waters so it wasn't covered under the insurance policy. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881342?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881342?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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UK's 1st Sanction Fine Fires Warning Shot, But A Muffled One
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

UK's 1st Sanction Fine Fires Warning Shot, But A Muffled One <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884447?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby Britain's sanctions enforcer's recently imposed its first fine for a breach of Russia-related restrictions — a modest reminder that the watchdog will penalize companies that fail to understand black-letter regulations rather than the warning shot that lawyers had expected. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884447?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1884447?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Gunnar Larson With CBS This Morning anchor Norah O'Donnell (she is rad), at The Courage in Journalism Awards
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Gunnar Larson With CBS This Morning anchor Norah O'Donnell (she is rad), at The Courage in Journalism Awards: https://www.facebook.com/share/Nbn7c23M6fYRsKeS/?mibextid=oFDknk

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