October 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Think Tank Wants Judge To Redo Prince Harry Records Review
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Think Tank Wants Judge To Redo Prince Harry Records Review <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2047817?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Britain Eakin Conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation asked a D.C. federal judge to reconsider his denial of access to Prince Harry's visa records, saying the judge didn't follow the proper process for reviewing case records privately. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2047817?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2047817?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Venezuelan TV Mogul Charged In $1.2B PDVSA Bribe Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Venezuelan TV Mogul Charged In $1.2B PDVSA Bribe Scheme <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2107805?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Carolina Bolado A Florida federal grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday charging a Venezuelan television news network owner with participating in a $1.2 billion scheme to launder funds from Venezuela's state-owned energy company Petróleos de Venezuela SA in exchange for bribes to Venezuelan officials. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2107805?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2107805?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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American Airlines Fined $50 Million For Disability Violations
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

American Airlines Fined $50 Million For Disability Violations <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2048501?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Craig Clough American Airlines received a $50 million penalty from the U.S. Department of Transportation Wednesday for "serious violations" of disability laws protecting people in wheelchairs, with the department saying the violations included injuring or mishandling disabled travelers, damaging their wheelchairs or failing to return the devices promptly. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2048501?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2048501?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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SEC Fine Shows Risks Of Nonpublic Info In X, LinkedIn Posts
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

SEC Fine Shows Risks Of Nonpublic Info In X, LinkedIn Posts <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1892068?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced a settlement with DraftKings over charges arising from posting material nonpublic information on the CEO's social media accounts, highlighting that information posted to company websites and social media sites does not automatically qualify as "publicly disclosed" for purposes of Regulation FD, say attorneys at O'Melveny. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1892068?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1892068?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Prof Nita Farahany: ‘We need a new human right to cognitive liberty’ | Neuroscience | The Guardian
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/mar/04/prof-nita-farahany-we-need-…

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2nd Circ. Backs Early Wells Fargo Win In $100M RMBS Case
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

2nd Circ. Backs Early Wells Fargo Win In $100M RMBS Case <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2047077?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Elliot Weld The Second Circuit on Wednesday approved an early win for Wells Fargo in a lawsuit brought by Commerzbank AG alleging it lost $100 million investing in residential mortgage-backed securities, saying the German lender didn't have standing to sue. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2047077?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2047077?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Law Firm Accuses Ex-Paralegal Of 'Sabotage' In Bears Case
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Law Firm Accuses Ex-Paralegal Of 'Sabotage' In Bears Case <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2044248?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Alex Lawson An Illinois law firm has accused one of its former paralegals of attempting to stiff the firm for work it did settling his discrimination suit against the Chicago Bears, alleging that the erstwhile employee declined to file key paperwork and deleted critical files. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2044248?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2044248?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Colo. Man Admits To Threatening Judge, Election Officials
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Colo. Man Admits To Threatening Judge, Election Officials <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2072828?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Thy Vo A Southern Colorado man pled guilty on Wednesday to making online threats against election officials, a state judge and federal law enforcement agents, acknowledging at a hearing that his social media posts, including one threatening to shoot the state judge, were motivated by "pure hate and anger." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2072828?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2072828?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Court Denies Fees In 'Objectively Specious' Trade Secrets Suit
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Court Denies Fees In 'Objectively Specious' Trade Secrets Suit <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1925755?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Andrew Karpan A Seattle federal judge has agreed that a dental health insurer litigated an "objectively specious" trade secrets lawsuit against two of its former company officials, but ruled that not enough showed it was pursuing the case "in bad faith." Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1925755?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1925755?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Crypto Co. Says Insurer Owes $3.4M For Damaged Equipment
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Crypto Co. Says Insurer Owes $3.4M For Damaged Equipment <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2034735?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Hope Patti A Bitcoin mining company's insurer owes more than $3.4 million for damage to processing equipment following a power supply disturbance, the mining company told a Tennessee federal court, arguing that the insurer wrongfully claimed that the loss resulted from excluded wear and tear. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2034735?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2034735?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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