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Seward & Kissel Faces Docs Demand In NJ 'Betrayal' Suit
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Seward & Kissel Faces Docs Demand In NJ 'Betrayal' Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874509?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Jake Maher The wife of the billionaire founder of hedge fund Two Sigma Investments LP told the New Jersey state court that Seward & Kissel LLP cannot hide behind attorney-client privilege to avoid producing documents in her malpractice case because the firm defrauded her. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874509?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874509?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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MyPillow CEO's Latest Attack On Defamation Suit Falls Short
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

MyPillow CEO's Latest Attack On Defamation Suit Falls Short <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874859?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Rae Ann Varona A Colorado federal judge Thursday denied Mike Lindell's summary judgment bid to end a suit lodged by a former Dominion Voting Systems executive over claims the MyPillow CEO defamed him by alleging he interfered with the 2020 election. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874859?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874859?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Tesla, Elon Musk Beat Dogecoin Buyers' Fraud Suit, For Good
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Tesla, Elon Musk Beat Dogecoin Buyers' Fraud Suit, For Good <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874889?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Lauren Berg A New York federal judge on Thursday for the final time threw out a contentious lawsuit brought by Dogecoin investors accusing Elon Musk of manipulating the market so that he and Tesla could turn a profit on the meme-themed cryptocurrency. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874889?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874889?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Feds Say Ex-BigLaw Atty Can't Shake OneCoin Conviction
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Feds Say Ex-BigLaw Atty Can't Shake OneCoin Conviction <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874769?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Jake Maher Federal prosecutors have told the Second Circuit that former Locke Lord LLP partner Mark S. Scott has "greatly exaggerate[d]" the importance of testimony from a government witness, some of which was later shown to be perjury, in a bid to have his money laundering conviction reversed. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874769?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874769?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Offit Kurman Must Pay Over $4M In Legal Malpractice Suit
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Offit Kurman Must Pay Over $4M In Legal Malpractice Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874491?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By P.J. D'Annunzio A Pennsylvania judge has awarded over $4 million to Mitts Law LLC in its suit claiming that Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law's discovery violations while representing a client resulted in a $3 million judgment, ruling that the firm's representation "fell below the ordinary skill, knowledge and care exercised by attorneys under the circumstances." 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874491?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874491?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Ex-Littler Atty Drops Suit Alleging Firm Violated $1M Deal
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Ex-Littler Atty Drops Suit Alleging Firm Violated $1M Deal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874683?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Lynn LaRowe A former Littler Mendelson PC lawyer has dropped her California state court lawsuit against the firm that alleged it had violated a settlement inked in a suit the firm filed in Texas state court accusing the attorney of stealing confidential information, wrapping up the dispute between the former associate and the firm. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874683?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874683?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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You Don't Need To Be Obnoxious': Ch. 11 Hearing Gets Rowdy
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

You Don't Need To Be Obnoxious': Ch. 11 Hearing Gets Rowdy <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874699?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Daniel Connolly A California bankruptcy judge on Thursday slammed an attorney for what he called her "obnoxious" courtroom behavior, while the lawyer argued that a proposed liquidation plan for a defunct law firm could enrich the professionals managing the case and leave little for claimants. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874699?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874699?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Foley & Lardner Must Face Ex-Clients' Breach-Of-Duty Action
by Gunnar Larson 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Foley & Lardner Must Face Ex-Clients' Breach-Of-Duty Action <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874363?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Rose Krebs A Texas appellate court has reversed a decision that let Foley & Lardner LLP escape a suit filed by two partners in an oil and gas venture who allege that the firm failed to disclose conflicts of interest and misused their confidential information after representing them in several matters. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874363?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1874363?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Tesla, Elon Musk Beat Dogecoin Buyers' Fraud Suit, For Good
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

Tesla, Elon Musk Beat Dogecoin Buyers' Fraud Suit, For Good <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1874889?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Lauren Berg A New York federal judge on Thursday for the final time threw out a contentious lawsuit brought by Dogecoin investors accusing Elon Musk of manipulating the market so that he and Tesla could turn a profit on the meme-themed cryptocurrency. Order attache

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JPMorgan Says Ex-Adviser Poached Clients Worth $13M
by Gunnar Larson 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

JPMorgan Says Ex-Adviser Poached Clients Worth $13M <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874723?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Catherine Marfin JPMorgan Chase has accused a former adviser of attempting to solicit clients for Wells Fargo, an effort JPMorgan alleged has so far been successful in converting 16 clients worth $13 million to its competitor. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874723?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874723?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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