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Gibson Dunn Team Sues Justice Department Over Reversal on Online Gambling
C. Ryan Barber | February 16, 2019
“The text, structure, and history of the Wire Act make clear that its prohibitions extend only to gambling on sporting events,” according to the complaint, filed in New Hampshire federal district court.
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Whole Foods Asks DC Circuit to Apply 'Bristol-Myers' to Limit Class Action Jurisdiction
Amanda Bronstad | February 15, 2019
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit could be the first appeals court to rule on whether Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California applied to class actions.
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ICO No-No: On 2nd Look, Judge Grants SEC Injunction in Blockvest Case
Ross Todd | February 15, 2019
U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel granted a renewed injunction bid finding that Blockvest's promotional materials constituted an offer of unregistered securities containing materially false statements.
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Dechert Associate Dies, No Indication of Foul Play Found
Gina Passarella Cipriani | February 15, 2019
Cameron Schladenhauffen, 31, was an associate in Dechert's New York office, practicing in real estate finance.
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Court Tosses $20M Lawsuit Against NFL From Aaron Hernandez's Family
Max Mitchell | February 15, 2019
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the family of deceased professional football player Aaron Hernandez, which sought $20 million from the National Football League over head injuries the former New England Patriots tight end sustained during his career.
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Ellis Kim | February 15, 2019
Several groups said they planned to sue the administration over what they viewed as an illegal power grab.
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Trump Watch: A Look Inside Trump's National Emergency Proclamation
Ellis Kim | February 15, 2019
The proclamation could tee up a court fight with the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.
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Troutman Sanders Hires Ex-Wisconsin Solicitor General Known for EPA Challenges
Roy Strom | February 15, 2019
Misha Tseytlin was the first and last Wisconsin solicitor general. Now, he's trying to build a Supreme Court practice at Troutman Sanders.
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Tech Services Company Cognizant to Pay $25M Over Bribery Allegations
Phillip Bantz | February 15, 2019
The New Jersey-based Fortune 200 company’s former chief legal officer, Steven Schwartz, and its ex-president, Gordon Coburn, now face criminal charges for allegedly authorizing a building contractor to pay more than $3.6 million in bribes to a government official in India.
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Copyright Office Says 'Smell Ya Later' to Alfonso Ribeiro's 'Carlton Dance' Claim
Richard Binder | February 15, 2019
The U.S. Copyright Office has dealt actor Alfonso Ribeiro a fresh blow in his lawsuits against two videogame makers' use of his famous "Carlton Dance" from the TV show "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
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The National Law Journal
Mueller: Manafort Should Face 19-24 Years on Bank, Tax Fraud Charges
Nate Robson |February 15, 2019
Federal prosecutors suggested Paul Manafort should be sentenced up to 24 years in prison for bank and tax fraud charges, according to a new filing Friday in Virginia federal court that revealed for the first time the special counsel's views on how the former Trump campaign chairman should be punished.
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The National Law Journal
Justices Add Census Case to April Calendar, Teeing Up Major Political Test
Marcia Coyle |February 15, 2019
U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco had asked the justices to act quickly to hear and decide the citizenship issue because, he said, June 30 is the deadline for finalizing the census questionnaire for printing.
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The Recorder
Pokémon Go! Away: Lawsuit Over Once-Ubiquitous Mobile Game Settles
Ross Todd |February 15, 2019
Niantic, the game's maker, has agreed to settle trespass and nuisance claims brought on behalf of Americans who own or lease property within 100 meters of any location that the company designated as a Pokéstop or Pokémon Gym.
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