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Conn. Mayor Says Scam Cost Town $208K, Finance Chief Out
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Conn. Mayor Says Scam Cost Town $208K, Finance Chief Out <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874891?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Joyce Hanson The mayor of a Connecticut town has announced that it was the victim of a "social engineering scam" that cost it about $208,000, leading to the resignation of the town's finance director, although it has since recouped half the stolen funds. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874891?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874891?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Crypto Exchanges Illegally Took Facial Scans, Suits Say
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Crypto Exchanges Illegally Took Facial Scans, Suits Say <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874792?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Katryna Perera Two cryptocurrency exchanges have been hit with proposed class actions in Illinois federal court alleging they unlawfully collected, stored, and disclosed users' facial geometry scans by making new customers go through a mandatory verification process in violation of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874792?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1874792?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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9th Circ. Won't Double Software Co.'s $13.5M Trade Secret Win
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

9th Circ. Won't Double Software Co.'s $13.5M Trade Secret Win <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1875252?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Katryna Perera The Ninth Circuit on Friday affirmed a lower court's denial of a request by software company Proofpoint Inc. for exemplary damages that could have doubled its $13.5 million trade secret theft verdict, ruling that any error the district court made in denying the damages is harmless. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1875252?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1875252?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Flint Water Firm Wants To Keep PR 'Sideshow' Out Of Trial
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Flint Water Firm Wants To Keep PR 'Sideshow' Out Of Trial <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874831?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Jonathan Capriel One of the last remaining defendants in Flint water crisis litigation urged a Michigan federal judge to exclude from an upcoming bellwether trial evidence about its public relations efforts, which included an alleged smear campaign against the lawyer for Flint children that led to another attorney getting referred to the California bar. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874831?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874831?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Texas Lawyers Can Get Paid By Non-Attys For Presentations
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Texas Lawyers Can Get Paid By Non-Attys For Presentations <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874960?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Aebra Coe Texas lawyers may accept payments from nonlawyer third-party companies for creating educational materials on general legal topics that don't constitute legal advice, according to a new ethics opinion from the Texas Bar's Professional Ethics Committee. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874960?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874960?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Medical Tech Co. Exits MOVEit Hack MDL For $2.8M
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Medical Tech Co. Exits MOVEit Hack MDL For $2.8M <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1874991?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Elliot Weld Medical billing software firm Arietis Health LLC has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle out of a multidistrict litigation brought by a class of victims of a 2022 data breach involving Progress Software's MOVEit file transfer tool. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1874991?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1874991?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Vets, Attys Urge Supreme Court To Topple Feres Doctrine
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Vets, Attys Urge Supreme Court To Topple Feres Doctrine <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875058?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Katie Buehler Veterans groups and lawmakers contend it's "high time" for the U.S. Supreme Court to scrap its 74-year-old doctrine prohibiting military service members and their families from suing the U.S. for negligence, arguing the vague rule has left soldiers with fewer rights than prisoners and noncitizens. 4 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875058?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875058?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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10th Circ. Unclear If Work Passwords Are IP
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

10th Circ. Unclear If Work Passwords Are IP <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875145?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Thy Vo A Tenth Circuit panel found Friday that a worker's agreement with a physician licensing organization is ambiguous on whether login information for online accounts is considered intellectual property, reversing an order finding that the worker breached the agreement by failing to turn over access to its accounts. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875145?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875145?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Doctor In Matthew Perry's Death Makes 1st Court Appearance
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Doctor In Matthew Perry's Death Makes 1st Court Appearance <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875216?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Craig Clough A physician charged in actor Matthew Perry's death made his initial appearance in Los Angeles federal court Friday and was allowed to remain free on a $50,000 unsecured bond pending his expected guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875216?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1875216?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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What Attorneys Need To Know About New Texas Biz Court
by Gunnar Larson 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

What Attorneys Need To Know About New Texas Biz Court <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1873097?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Catherine Marfin A new era of business litigation has begun in the Lone Star State. Here's what you need to know about the new Texas Business Court. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1873097?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1873097?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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