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Meta, Snap Can't Ignore Murder Case Subpoenas, Court Says
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Meta, Snap Can't Ignore Murder Case Subpoenas, Court Says <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1861854?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Hailey Konnath Social media companies' ability to access and use their customers' information means they fall outside the scope of the Stored Communications Act, a California appellate court has ruled, rejecting Meta Platforms Inc. and Snap Inc.'s argument that the SCA's disclosure limitations mean they can't comply with subpoenas in a murder case. Decision attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1861854?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1861854?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Ex-Pharma Exec's Counsel Accused Of Reading Stolen Emails
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Ex-Pharma Exec's Counsel Accused Of Reading Stolen Emails <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861783?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Ryan Boysen A New Jersey pharmaceutical startup wants to disqualify the "tainted" attorneys of a former executive who was allegedly caught spying on the CEO, claiming the attorneys should have immediately shielded their eyes when they realized their client was using stolen, privileged emails to carry out an "attempted shakedown." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861783?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861783?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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SEC Says Consensys 'Rushed To Court' Over Probe Notice
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

SEC Says Consensys 'Rushed To Court' Over Probe Notice <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862092?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Emilie Ruscoe The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has argued cryptocurrency firm Consensys improperly "rushed to court" to head off an enforcement action alleging certain products require brokerage registration. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862092?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862092?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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4th Man Gets Jail In NYC Public Housing Anti-Bribery Sweep
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

4th Man Gets Jail In NYC Public Housing Anti-Bribery Sweep <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862318?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday sentenced a former New York City public housing superintendent to 19 months in prison for accepting $95,000 in bribes, bringing to four the number of people sentenced to time behind bars in the 70-defendant anti-corruption sweep. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862318?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1862318?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Dems, And Now Biden, Contemplate Supreme Court Reform
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Dems, And Now Biden, Contemplate Supreme Court Reform <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1861401?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Courtney Bublé On the heels of President Joe Biden saying he will push for U.S. Supreme Court reform in the final months of his presidency, two Democratic lawmakers on Thursday rallied to promote a bill that would increase the number of seats on the court from nine to 13. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1861401?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1861401?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Bank-Fintech Risks Put In Spotlight As Agencies Urge Caution
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Bank-Fintech Risks Put In Spotlight As Agencies Urge Caution <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1862370?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Jon Hill Federal regulators urged banks on Thursday to be mindful of a host of potential risks when partnering with outside firms to provide deposit products and services, guidance that comes in the wake of a high-profile fintech bankruptcy that has cast a pall over the banking-as-a-service business model. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1862370?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1862370?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Nevada Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Judges
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Nevada Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Judges <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1862190?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Lynn LaRowe A Las Vegas man who allegedly sent threats to kill and assault federal and state officials in New York, Montana, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. – including federal judges – has pled not guilty to a 22-count indictment unsealed this week in Nevada federal court. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1862190?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1862190?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Google Wants To Keep 'Monopolistic Status Quo,' Epic Says
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Google Wants To Keep 'Monopolistic Status Quo,' Epic Says <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1862237?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig Epic Games assailed Google on Wednesday for overcomplicating and overpricing changes to the Play Store required by the gaming giant's antitrust jury win, arguing that what Google says are needed security and maintenance protocols are just the latest effort to relitigate the case and "weaken the remedy." Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1862237?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1862237?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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DA Says Trump Immunity Ruling Doesn't Affect NY Convictions
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

DA Says Trump Immunity Ruling Doesn't Affect NY Convictions <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1862343?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Elliot Weld Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told a New York judge Thursday that the U.S. Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling has no bearing on Donald Trump's fraud conviction in his hush-money case since the charges relate to unofficial acts.

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Trump Judge Won't Exit Over 'Nothingburger' Atty Encounter
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Trump Judge Won't Exit Over 'Nothingburger' Atty Encounter <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1862360?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Lauren Berg The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay $465 million in penalties in his civil fraud case Thursday rejected the former president's demand that he step down from the case, saying a brief hallway encounter with an attorney acquaintance was a "nothingburger" that did not influence his decision. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1862360?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1862360?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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