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Mike Lynch's Path From Tech Founder To DOJ Target
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Mike Lynch's Path From Tech Founder To DOJ Target <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1872626?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby Friends and colleagues paid tribute to Mike Lynch following his death in a yachting accident on Thursday, hailing the British tech entrepreneur for the decades he spent furthering the industry despite the legal troubles that threatened to overshadow his career. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1872626?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1872626?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Perkins Coie Leader On 'Bold' Rebrand And Strategic Growth
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Perkins Coie Leader On 'Bold' Rebrand And Strategic Growth <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1871354?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Xiumei Dong Perkins Coie LLP recently launched a new branding initiative, including a redesigned website, to better reflect its forward-looking and innovative reputation. Law360 Pulse spoke with Managing Partner Bill Malley about the rebranding strategy, its alignment with the firm’s goals, and its impact on future business development. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1871354?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1871354?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Feds Ask For $395M Forfeiture In Bitcoin Fog Case
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Feds Ask For $395M Forfeiture In Bitcoin Fog Case <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872740?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Jared Foretek A D.C. federal judge said he was inclined to side with prosecutors seeking a $395 million forfeiture order for convicted Bitcoin Fog operator Roman Sterlingov, at least as a preliminary step ahead of the 35-year-old's sentencing for money laundering. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872740?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872740?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Popular Mich. Sushi Bar Sues Hacker Who Deleted Instagram
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Popular Mich. Sushi Bar Sues Hacker Who Deleted Instagram <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872582?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Nadia Dreid A popular Michigan sushi restaurant is hoping a federal lawsuit will help it track down and hold accountable the person who hacked into and deleted its Instagram account, the loss of which the company said cost it thousands of dollars and harmed its reputation. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872582?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872582?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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9th Circ. Revives Suit Over App-Maker's Anti-Bullying Pledge
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

9th Circ. Revives Suit Over App-Maker's Anti-Bullying Pledge <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872718?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Gina Kim The Ninth Circuit on Thursday revived a lawsuit against anonymous messaging app-maker Yolo Technologies over claims it didn't enforce its commitment to reveal and ban users who harass and bully others, finding Yolo repeatedly promised to do so, but never did, "and may have never intended to." Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872718?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1872718?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Crypto Lobbyist Hit With FTX Campaign Finance Charges
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Crypto Lobbyist Hit With FTX Campaign Finance Charges <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872712?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Rachel Scharf Manhattan federal prosecutors announced Thursday that Michelle Bond, a crypto industry lobbyist and the girlfriend of convicted former FTX executive Ryan Salame, has been charged with getting the now-defunct digital asset exchange to illegally finance her unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872712?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872712?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Calif. Justices Revive PwC's $2.5M Sanction Against LA
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Calif. Justices Revive PwC's $2.5M Sanction Against LA <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872774?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Gina Kim The California Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously restored a $2.5 million sanction sought by PwC against the city of Los Angeles for pervasive discovery misconduct in an underlying utility billing fight, finding that the trial court had the authority to impose monetary sanctions under the state's Code of Civil Procedure. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872774?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872774?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Hormel, Meat Plants To Settle Wage-Fixing Claims For $13.5M
by Gunnar Larson 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Hormel, Meat Plants To Settle Wage-Fixing Claims For $13.5M <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872532?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Thy Vo Hormel Foods Corp. and two meat processing plants have agreed to a $13.5 million settlement in a Colorado wage-fixing suit, joining a host of companies that have reached deals to end claims that they colluded to depress wages. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872532?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872532?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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What To Expect From CFPB And DOT Card Rewards Inquiry
by Gunnar Larson 25 Aug '24

25 Aug '24

What To Expect From CFPB And DOT Card Rewards Inquiry <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870382?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> Following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's announcement of joint efforts with the U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate credit card rewards points, credit card issuers and airlines should keep a close eye on potential regulatory and class action litigation risks stemming from the inquiry, say attorneys at DLA Piper. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870382?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870382?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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UK Antitrust Arm Pauses Google, Apple Probes For New Law
by Gunnar Larson 25 Aug '24

25 Aug '24

UK Antitrust Arm Pauses Google, Apple Probes For New Law <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872130?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig United Kingdom antitrust authorities hit pause on investigations into Google and Apple policies allegedly locking app developers into their in-app payment systems, preferring to wait until new powers come online even as officials said commitments offered by Google aren't enough to address their concerns. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872130?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1872130?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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