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Mortgage Co. CEO Gets 11 Years In Prison For Ponzi Scams
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Mortgage Co. CEO Gets 11 Years In Prison For Ponzi Scams <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1879044?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Law360 Staff A mortgage company owner was sentenced Thursday to 11 years and three months in prison for defrauding investors, a community bank and the government's pandemic relief program to cover gambling debts and personal expenses like luxury cars, Philadelphia's top federal prosecutor announced. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1879044?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1879044?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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EasyGroup Claims 'EasyCargo' TM Threatens Its Brand
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

EasyGroup Claims 'EasyCargo' TM Threatens Its Brand <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876693?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Tabitha Burbidge EasyGroup has sued a courier price comparison website over its use of trademark "EasyCargo," as the owner of no-frills airline easyJet alleged that this threatens its family of "easy" TMs in its ongoing battle against what it calls "brand thieves." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876693?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1876693?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Ga. Lawyers Group Blast 'Chill' Of Young Thug Atty Contempt
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Ga. Lawyers Group Blast 'Chill' Of Young Thug Atty Contempt <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1879079?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Law360 Staff A Georgia criminal defense lawyers group has called on the state Supreme Court to erase the contempt conviction of an attorney representing rapper Young Thug for the lawyer's refusal to reveal how he learned about a judge's closed-door meeting with prosecutors and a witness, saying the sanction could have a chilling effect on attorneys' ability to represent criminal defendants. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1879079?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1879079?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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USC Sex Abuse Coverage Dispute Dropped After Doc's Death
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

USC Sex Abuse Coverage Dispute Dropped After Doc's Death <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1879106?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Law360 Staff The University of Southern California and several of its insurers dropped a dispute over coverage for sexual assault allegations against disgraced gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall, which comes after the death of the doctor in October 2023. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1879106?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1879106?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Wells Fargo Unit To Pay $3M Over Unsuitable Trading Claims
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Wells Fargo Unit To Pay $3M Over Unsuitable Trading Claims <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1879144?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Law360 Staff The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has ordered Wells Fargo Clearing Services to pay roughly $3 million to settle allegations that the firm failed to adequately supervise how its registered representatives were selling certain securities that are subject to potential abuse because of the concessions they pay. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1879144?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1879144?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Fed. Judges Urged To Stop Clerks From Seeking Political Jobs
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Fed. Judges Urged To Stop Clerks From Seeking Political Jobs <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879135?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff Federal judges should prohibit their law clerks from applying for postclerkship jobs with political organizations, as that may connect the judges' chambers to political activity, a judiciary committee said in ethics guidance issued this week. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879135?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879135?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Truth Social Founders Take Trump Fight To Fed Court
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Truth Social Founders Take Trump Fight To Fed Court <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879087?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff A co-founder of Donald Trump's Truth Social website has brought the fight over taking the company public to Florida federal court after several adverse events in state court actions, including the company filing an amended complaint to incorporate securities fraud that the U.S. government alleges. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879087?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879087?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Bankman-Fried Lays Blame On Trial Judge In 2nd Circ. Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Bankman-Fried Lays Blame On Trial Judge In 2nd Circ. Appeal <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879180?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday launched an appeal of his fraud conviction over the cryptocurrency exchange's historic collapse, issuing a broadside against the judge who oversaw his trial and saying FTX's debtor counsel Sullivan & Cromwell LLP acted as an arm of the prosecution. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879180?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879180?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Trump Can't Rock Down To 'Electric Avenue,' Court Finds
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Trump Can't Rock Down To 'Electric Avenue,' Court Finds <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879198?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff Former President Donald Trump lost a copyright lawsuit Friday that alleged his campaign improperly used the song "Electric Avenue" in a social media video attacking President Joe Biden. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879198?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879198?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Top Atty For NYC Mayor Resigns As Fed. Investigations Mount
by Gunnar Larson 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Top Atty For NYC Mayor Resigns As Fed. Investigations Mount <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879246?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff As investigations and high-profile departures continue to simmer around New York City's embattled Mayor Eric Adams, his chief counsel resigned Saturday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879246?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879246?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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