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Re: NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness (Extension Appeal)
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Dear Ms. Scott: Thank you for your response. Wishing you a great weekend ahead. Gunnar Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 4:59 PM Scott, Kathleen (DFS) < Kathleen.Scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: > Dear Mr. Larson, > > > > The Department has reviewed your request and at this time is not extending > the deadline for comment on the proposed guidance. > > > > For the avoidance of doubt, please note that the proposed guidance is not > asking anyone to complete the sample questionnaire. The sample > questionnaire is merely provided for review and comment by entities > regulated by the Department. > > > > Very truly yours, > > Kathleen Scott > > > > > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:05 AM > *To:* Scott, Kathleen (DFS) <Kathleen.Scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> > *Cc:* dfs.sm.BankingComments <BankingComments(a)dfs.ny.gov>; > cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org > *Subject:* NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness (Extension > Appeal) > > > > You don't often get email from g(a)xny.io. Learn why this is important > <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > > *ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open > attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails.* > > > > Ms. Scott: > > > > NY-DFS recently asked for public comment concerning "Proposed Guidance on > Assessment of the Character and Fitness of Directors, Senior Officers, and > Managers" mentioned here: > https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20230509_guidan… > . > > > > xNY.io - Bank.org asks if the NY-DFS will extend deadline for public > comment to August 5, 2023 from June 30, 2023. > > > > As requested by NY-DFS, today we provide (in a separate attachment) > evidence of any documented exceptions to compliance with the "Suggested > Questions to Facilitate Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Designated > Persons’ Character and Fitness." > > > > We have collated 19 references comprising 205 highlights that touch on the > five key areas below: > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FTRRFFhQHDxf-oR9WOZz0a2gRtC9ZWVO. > > > > -Harassment and Discrimination Policies > > > > -Conflict of Interest Policy > > > > -Insider Trading Policy > > > > -Records Management Policy > > > > -Corporate Opportunity Policy > > > > xNY.io - Bank.org is seeking NY-DFS' extension for public comment to > August 5, 2023 so that the New York Banking community has time to complete > Q2-23 earnings call disclosures. > > > > As documented in the above 19 references, we feel extra time for public > comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a > significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct > that led to regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. > > > > Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and > Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you > kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our appeal seeking > extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? > > > > We hope to hear from you before June 30, 2023 given obvious factors. > > > > Sending you the very best regards. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar > > > > -- > > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io | Bank.org > > MSc - Digital Currency > > MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) > > > > G(a)xNY.io > > +1-917-580-8053 > > New York, New York 10001 > > > > >

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Re: NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness (Extension Appeal)
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Dear Ms. Kathleen Scott: May we please extend the deadline to a reasonable date? Gunnar On Wed, Jul 5, 2023, 11:32 AM Scott, Kathleen (DFS) < Kathleen.Scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: > Dear Mr. Larson > > The Department has not extended the deadline on comments on the proposed > Character and Fitness guidance. > > Very truly yours > > Kathleen Scott > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Sunday, July 2, 2023 6:38 AM > *To:* Scott, Kathleen (DFS) <Kathleen.Scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> > *Cc:* cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org; Tomczak, Christine (DFS) < > christine.tomczak(a)dfs.ny.gov>; Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) < > Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov>; letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov; > dfs.sm.BankingComments <BankingComments(a)dfs.ny.gov> > *Subject:* Re: NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness > (Extension Appeal) > > > > You don't often get email from g(a)xny.io. Learn why this is important > <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > > *ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open > attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails.* > > > > Dear Ms. Scott: > > > > Today xNY.io - Bank.org asks NY-DFS to please reconsider deadline for > public comment concerning "Proposed Guidance on Assessment of the Character > and Fitness of Directors, Senior Officers, and Managers" mentioned here: > https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20230509_guidan… > . > > > > xNY.io - Bank.org asks if the NY-DFS will extend deadline for public > comment to August 5, 2023 from June 30, 2023. > > > > As requested by NY-DFS, today we provide evidence of any documented > exceptions to compliance with the "Suggested Questions to Facilitate > Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and > Fitness." > > > > As Ms. Tomczak can confirm, xNY.io - Bank.org has a FOIL Request No. > 2022-090560 - Larson (NY-DFS Apple Card Investigation) appeal pending since > October 13, 2022. > > > > This last Friday, Bloomberg reported, "Goldman Sachs Is in Talks to Exit > Apple Partnership, WSJ Says" > https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-30/goldman-sachs-is-in-talk… > . > > > > xNY.io - Bank.org is seeking NY-DFS' extension for public comment to > August 5, 2023 so that the New York Banking community has time to complete > Q2-23 earnings call disclosures. > > > > Furthermore, xNY.io - Bank.org has collated 19 references comprising 205 > highlights that touch on the five key areas below: > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FTRRFFhQHDxf-oR9WOZz0a2gRtC9ZWVO. > > > > -Harassment and Discrimination Policies > > > > -Conflict of Interest Policy > > > > -Insider Trading Policy > > > > -Records Management Policy > > > > -Corporate Opportunity Policy > > > > As documented in the above 19 references, we feel extra time for public > comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a > significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct > that led to regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. > > > > Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and > Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you > kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our 'third' appeal > seeking extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? > > > > Sending you the very best from Chelsea. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar > > > > -- > > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io | Bank.org > > MSc - Digital Currency > > MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) > > > > G(a)xNY.io > > +1-917-580-8053 > > New York, New York 10001 > > > > On Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 7:02 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > > Dear Ms. Scott: > > > > Thank you for your response. > > > > Wishing you a great weekend ahead. > > > > Gunnar > > > > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io - Bank.org > > 917-580-8053 > > > > On Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 4:59 PM Scott, Kathleen (DFS) < > Kathleen.Scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: > > Dear Mr. Larson, > > > > The Department has reviewed your request and at this time is not extending > the deadline for comment on the proposed guidance. > > > > For the avoidance of doubt, please note that the proposed guidance is not > asking anyone to complete the sample questionnaire. The sample > questionnaire is merely provided for review and comment by entities > regulated by the Department. > > > > Very truly yours, > > Kathleen Scott > > > > > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:05 AM > *To:* Scott, Kathleen (DFS) <Kathleen.Scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> > *Cc:* dfs.sm.BankingComments <BankingComments(a)dfs.ny.gov>; > cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org > *Subject:* NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness (Extension > Appeal) > > > > You don't often get email from g(a)xny.io. Learn why this is important > <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > > *ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open > attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails.* > > > > Ms. Scott: > > > > NY-DFS recently asked for public comment concerning "Proposed Guidance on > Assessment of the Character and Fitness of Directors, Senior Officers, and > Managers" mentioned here: > https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20230509_guidan… > . > > > > xNY.io - Bank.org asks if the NY-DFS will extend deadline for public > comment to August 5, 2023 from June 30, 2023. > > > > As requested by NY-DFS, today we provide (in a separate attachment) > evidence of any documented exceptions to compliance with the "Suggested > Questions to Facilitate Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Designated > Persons’ Character and Fitness." > > > > We have collated 19 references comprising 205 highlights that touch on the > five key areas below: > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FTRRFFhQHDxf-oR9WOZz0a2gRtC9ZWVO. > > > > -Harassment and Discrimination Policies > > > > -Conflict of Interest Policy > > > > -Insider Trading Policy > > > > -Records Management Policy > > > > -Corporate Opportunity Policy > > > > xNY.io - Bank.org is seeking NY-DFS' extension for public comment to > August 5, 2023 so that the New York Banking community has time to complete > Q2-23 earnings call disclosures. > > > > As documented in the above 19 references, we feel extra time for public > comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a > significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct > that led to regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. > > > > Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and > Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you > kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our appeal seeking > extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? > > > > We hope to hear from you before June 30, 2023 given obvious factors. > > > > Sending you the very best regards. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar > > > > -- > > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io | Bank.org > > MSc - Digital Currency > > MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) > > > > G(a)xNY.io > > +1-917-580-8053 > > New York, New York 10001 > > > > > >

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Fwd: [EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anuj Nayar <anayar(a)lendingclub.com> Date: Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io>, Investor Relations <ir(a)lendingclub.com>, Press <Press(a)lendingclub.com> Hi Gunnar On September 11, 2021, in connection with her nomination to serve as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, Adrienne Harris notified us of her resignation, effective September 12, 2021, from the Company’s Board. Details can be found in the 8k filed on 9/15/21 (below) https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001409970/bbc437e4-2920-4d5d-8e0… *From: *Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> *Date: *Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:37 AM *To: *Investor Relations <ir(a)lendingclub.com>, Press <Press(a)lendingclub.com> *Cc: *Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> *Subject: *[EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors *CAUTION:* This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Madam or Sir: Good day to you. Surveying market research, I was wondering if you can kindly confirm, from LendingClub's July 15, 2021 press release: - Is Ms. Adrienne Harris currently a member of LendingClub's board of directors? - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lendingclub-appoints-adrienne-harr… [prnewswire.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.prnewswire.com_new…> - Reviewing your website, Ms. Harris is not referenced: https://www.lendingclub.com/company/leadership - Bloomberg and other sources do not reference Ms. Harris as a LendingClub board member: https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/LC:US [bloomberg.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bloomberg.com_quot…> Sending you the very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io [xny.io] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.xNY.io&d=DwMFaQ&c=z…> | Bank.org [bank.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__Bank.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=zW-…>* MSc [unic.ac.cy] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.unic.ac.cy_blockch…> - Digital Currency MBA [unic.ac.cy] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.unic.ac.cy_busines…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 ------------------------------ This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the named addressee. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the named addressee, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Sanctions Sought For 'Outrageous' Affidavit In Workplace Suit
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Sanctions Sought For 'Outrageous' Affidavit In Workplace Suit By Matthew Santoni A former defendant in an ex-insurance agent's lawsuit alleging a toxic work environment says the plaintiff improperly filed a witness affidavit with "outrageous" accusations against him in a bid for media attention and that he is seeking sanctions. Brief attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1701166?nl_pk=a931e1a0-e840-4de…

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Ga. Panel To Review Atty's Suit Against State Bar GC, Others
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Ga. Panel To Review Atty's Suit Against State Bar GC, Others By Kelcey Caulder The Georgia Court of Appeals on Wednesday granted a pro se Georgia attorney's bid to revive her dismissed case accusing Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc., three of its employees and State Bar of Georgia general counsel Paula Frederick of libel, defamation and tortious interference with a business relationship. 2 documents attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1701544?nl_pk=a931e1a0-e840-4de…

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'Rust' Prosecutor's Drug Argument An 'Ambush,' Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

'Rust' Prosecutor's Drug Argument An 'Ambush,' Judge Says By Phillip Bantz During a contentious hearing Wednesday in the "Rust" shooting case, a New Mexico judge criticized a special prosecutor for asserting film armorer Hannah Gutierrez has a "significant substance abuse problem" and needs to be subjected to random drug testing. Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1701332?nl_pk=a931e1a0-e840-4de…

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Calif. Ethics Panel Adopts Guidelines For Outside Speakers
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Calif. Ethics Panel Adopts Guidelines For Outside Speakers By James Mills The California Supreme Court's Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions announced Wednesday it has adopted a final opinion about factors judges should consider when inviting outside educational speakers or groups or using court resources to host such speakers. Opinion attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1701590?nl_pk=a931e1a0-e840-4de…

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Wash. Judge Docks Pipe Co. $1.5M For Discovery Violations
by Gunnar Larson 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Wash. Judge Docks Pipe Co. $1.5M For Discovery Violations By Rachel Riley A Washington state judge ordered a German pipe manufacturer to shell out $1.5 million in sanctions following a jury's $18 million product liability verdict against the company, saying testimony on the second-to-last day of trial revealed a key piece of evidence that hadn't been disclosed. 2 documents attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1701647?nl_pk=a931e1a0-e840-4de…

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