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7th Circ. Doubts JPMorgan Traders' Spoofing Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

7th Circ. Doubts JPMorgan Traders' Spoofing Appeal <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1876743?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Lauraann Wood The Seventh Circuit seemed skeptical Thursday about three former JPMorgan traders' assertion that evidentiary issues surrounding their underlying spoofing trials warrant unwinding their convictions for manipulating the market with fake orders for precious metals. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1876743?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1876743?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Attys' Group Urges Justices To Back Trucker's CBD RICO Suit
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Attys' Group Urges Justices To Back Trucker's CBD RICO Suit <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1876560?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Mike Curley The American Association for Justice is urging the Supreme Court to side with a trucker whose racketeering claims against CBD companies allege their false advertisements cost him his job, arguing that the plain text of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act allows his claims of injury to "business or property." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1876560?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1876560?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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DA Pans Trump Maneuvering On Hush Money Case Removal
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

DA Pans Trump Maneuvering On Hush Money Case Removal <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876932?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Elliot Weld Attorneys in the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told the Second Circuit in a letter Thursday that Donald Trump is mischaracterizing a federal judge's recent order to further his baseless bid to move his hush money case to U.S. district court. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876932?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876932?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Pig Butchering': The Scam That Exploits Crypto Confusion
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Pig Butchering': The Scam That Exploits Crypto Confusion <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876290?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> Certain red flags can tip off banks to possible "pig-butchering," and with the scam's increasing popularity, financial institutions need to take action to monitor entry points into the crypto space, detect suspicious activity and provide a necessary backstop to protect customers, say Brandon Essig and Mary Parrish McCracken at Lightfoot Franklin. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876290?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876290?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Coinbase, Execs Can't Beat Investor Suit Over Business Risks
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Coinbase, Execs Can't Beat Investor Suit Over Business Risks <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1877024?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday declined to dismiss a consolidated investor class action against Coinbase and its executives over disclosures the cryptocurrency exchange made about certain business risks it faced, although he trimmed certain allegations deemed to be, among other things, corporate puffery. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1877024?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1877024?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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2nd Circ. Tests Trump Bid To Overturn $5M Carroll Verdict
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

2nd Circ. Tests Trump Bid To Overturn $5M Carroll Verdict <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877394?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Frank G. Runyeon A Second Circuit panel indicated Friday that Donald Trump faces an uphill climb in seeking a new trial after a jury found he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million in damages. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877394?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877394?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Finance Co. Beats Would-Be CEO's Whistleblowing Claim
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Finance Co. Beats Would-Be CEO's Whistleblowing Claim <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1876827?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Jamie Lennox A U.K. finance company sacked its would-be chief executive because he lacked the experience and skills for the role — not because he had flagged alleged compliance breaches, a tribunal has ruled. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1876827?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1876827?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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City Task Force Calls For Shake-Up Of UK Capital Markets
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

City Task Force Calls For Shake-Up Of UK Capital Markets <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877175?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Najiyya Budaly The U.K. must encourage risk-taking in its capital markets in order to remain competitive in the global stage and help fund £1 trillion ($1.32 trillion) of fresh investment needed to hit economic targets, a task force of City heavyweights said on Friday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877175?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877175?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Fines, Bans 4 For 'Reckless' Pension Transfer Advice
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

FCA Fines, Bans 4 For 'Reckless' Pension Transfer Advice <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877198?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney Britain's finance watchdog on Friday announced it has fined four people a total of nearly £600,000 ($793,300) and banned them from working in financial services because of pension transfer advice they gave that showed a "reckless disregard" for customers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877198?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877198?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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DC Circ. Considers Age Of Ex-Trump Aide's Surveillance Claims
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

DC Circ. Considers Age Of Ex-Trump Aide's Surveillance Claims <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877395?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Nadia Dreid Even after more than an hour of argument, the D.C. Circuit didn't seem convinced Friday that ex-Trump 2016 campaign adviser Carter Page timely accused the Justice Department, the FBI and several individuals of various violations tied to their surveillance of him as they probed Russian election interference. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877395?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877395?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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