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Insurer Off Hook For Late-Reported Malpractice Claim
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Insurer Off Hook For Late-Reported Malpractice Claim <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1880972?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Julie Manganis An insurance carrier had no obligation to defend or indemnify a Massachusetts attorney who failed to report a malpractice lawsuit for more than a year, the First Circuit said, affirming a lower court's decision to vacate a $1.1 million jury verdict against the insurer. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1880972?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1880972?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Seward & Kissel Says NJ Malpractice Docs Are Privileged
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Seward & Kissel Says NJ Malpractice Docs Are Privileged <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1880759?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Adrian Cruz Seward & Kissel LLP has asked a New Jersey state judge to reject a discovery bid from the wife of hedge fund Two Sigma Investments LP's founder in her malpractice suit, arguing that the documents in question are protected by attorney-client privilege. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1880759?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1880759?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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JPMorgan Chase Sued Again Over Cash 'Sweep' Program
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

JPMorgan Chase Sued Again Over Cash 'Sweep' Program <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1880927?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Sydney Price JPMorgan Chase & Co. was hit with another proposed class action in California federal court claiming the bank's cash sweep investment program funnels customer funds into low-interest bearing accounts at its affiliate Chase Bank, a move that benefits the financial giant while depriving customers of the chance to earn the market-rate interest. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1880927?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1880927?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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3rd Circ. CFPB Ruling Threatens Securitization, Justices Told
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

3rd Circ. CFPB Ruling Threatens Securitization, Justices Told <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1880998?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Jon Hill Two major trade groups for the securities industry have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision allowing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to exercise enforcement authority over a collection of student loan securitization trusts, slamming the ruling as wrong and dangerous. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1880998?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1880998?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Con Man' Who Faked Atty Emails In Biz Scam Gets 30 Mos.
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Con Man' Who Faked Atty Emails In Biz Scam Gets 30 Mos. <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1881220?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge hit a former investment analyst with 30 months in prison Friday for stealing $2.4 million from backers who thought he planned to invest in a retail startup, tricking them in part by impersonating an unnamed New York City lawyer. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1881220?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1881220?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Microsoft Accused Of Racial Bias By Ex-Diversity Professional
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Microsoft Accused Of Racial Bias By Ex-Diversity Professional <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1881151?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Rose Krebs A former Microsoft employee tasked with helping advance diversity and inclusion efforts has filed a discrimination suit in Washington state court accusing the tech giant of an "ongoing campaign of intimidation, discrimination, and retaliation" against its Black female employees. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1881151?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1881151?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Litigation Funding Firm Likely Out Of Hurricane Ad Class Action
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Litigation Funding Firm Likely Out Of Hurricane Ad Class Action <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1880714?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Spencer Brewer A Texas federal judge said Thursday that a funding company that lent $20 million to a law firm accused in a proposed class action of conspiring to deceptively solicit hurricane victims should be dropped as a defendant. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1880714?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1880714?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Insurers Say Ky. House Damage Wasn't From Mine Collapse
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Insurers Say Ky. House Damage Wasn't From Mine Collapse <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1880691?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Elizabeth Daley Insurers told a Kentucky federal court to toss a couple's case seeking compensation for damage to their home because of coal mine subsidence, arguing the damage wasn't caused by a collapsing void underground. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1880691?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1880691?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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NY Judge Resigns Amid Ethics Charges of Corruption, Abuse
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

NY Judge Resigns Amid Ethics Charges of Corruption, Abuse <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881192?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Dorothy Atkins A New York state judge in Westchester County has agreed to resign from the bench after the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct charged him last month with multiple counts of judicial misconduct, including dismissing traffic tickets for friends, sexually harassing a newly appointed judge, and berating court staffers and attorneys. 2 documents attached |

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BofA, Consumers Ink Deal To End COVID Card Fraud Claims
by Gunnar Larson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

BofA, Consumers Ink Deal To End COVID Card Fraud Claims <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881100?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Sydney Price Bank of America informed a New Jersey court on Friday it has reached a settlement in principle with three consumers who launched a proposed class action over the bank's allegedly insufficient security measures affecting prepaid debit cards for unemployment benefits during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881100?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881100?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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