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Fla. Dept.'s Ex-GC Says Gov.'s Office Directed TV Ad Letters
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Fla. Dept.'s Ex-GC Says Gov.'s Office Directed TV Ad Letters <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1891937?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Carolina Bolado The former general counsel for the Florida Department of Health said Monday that he was directed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' office to send out letters threatening television stations with criminal prosecution if they did not pull a campaign ad promoting an abortion rights ballot initiative. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1891937?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1891937?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Judge Cites University Ties To Bow Out Of Aid-Fixing Suit
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Judge Cites University Ties To Bow Out Of Aid-Fixing Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1891946?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Jared Foretek An Illinois federal judge has recused herself from a proposed antitrust class action against 40 private colleges, reasoning that she has a relationship with one of the university defendants. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1891946?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1891946?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> <https://sli.law360news.com/click?s=734547&li=146&m=9f998b7695d367427670a564…> <https://sli.law360news.com/click?s=734548&li=146&m=9f998b7695d367427670a564…> <https://sli.law360news.com/click?s=734550&li=146&m=9f998b7695d367427670a564…>

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Wade Says Trump Probe Plans Began Before Willis Took Office
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Wade Says Trump Probe Plans Began Before Willis Took Office <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1892065?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Kelcey Caulder Former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade told Georgia House Judiciary Committee staff last week that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis planned to pursue charges against former president Donald Trump before she officially took the job and admitted to meeting with White House officials at least twice during the Georgia investigation. Transcript attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1892065?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1892065?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Kirkland Hires 2 Structured Finance Attys In NY, London
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Kirkland Hires 2 Structured Finance Attys In NY, London <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891896?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Matt Perez Kirkland & Ellis LLP is continuing the build-out of its structured finance and private credit practice, announcing on Saturday the lateral hiring of two partners in New York and London. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891896?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891896?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Amex To Take Over Swisscard Joint Venture From UBS
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Amex To Take Over Swisscard Joint Venture From UBS <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891926?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Irene Madongo UBS Switzerland AG on Monday said American Express has agreed to take over its 50% stake in credit card provider Swisscard, getting control of the former Credit Suisse joint venture as the credit card giant looks to expand its business in Switzerland. Comments attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891926?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891926?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Trade Body 'Extremely Concerned' Over Pension Value Rules
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Trade Body 'Extremely Concerned' Over Pension Value Rules <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891840?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed framework for gauging pension scheme value could have "significant consequences for customer outcomes" as currently set out, an investment trade body has warned. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891840?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891840?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Campaigners To Submit Whistleblowing Protections Bill
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Campaigners To Submit Whistleblowing Protections Bill <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891945?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby Campaigners announced plans Monday to submit a new bill before Parliament that would establish a new government office to crack down on retaliation against whistleblowers who reveal fraud, corruption and misconduct. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891945?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891945?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Startup Funder Wants Co-Founder To Pay £7.1M In Fraud Case
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Startup Funder Wants Co-Founder To Pay £7.1M In Fraud Case <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891847?nl_pk=a94fc…> By William Janes A Paris-based startup funder asked a London court on Monday to order one of its co-founders to pay £7.1 million ($9.2 million) after his defense to allegations of "substantial and wide-ranging fraud" was struck out over failures to comply with court orders. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891847?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891847?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Chinese Duo Plead Not Guilty To Laundering Cryptocurrency
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Chinese Duo Plead Not Guilty To Laundering Cryptocurrency <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891855?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby A Chinese woman and her co-defendant pleaded not guilty Monday to money laundering charges in London over an alleged criminal conspiracy to acquire and transfer cryptocurrency. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891855?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891855?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chollet, Nicki <NChollet(a)ktslaw.com> Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 5:01 PM Subject: RE: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Cc: Meta_Defensive_Disputes <Meta_Defensive_Disputes(a)kilpatricktownsend.com>, cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>, Reader, Shaun < sreader(a)curtis.com>, Caswell, Davis-Brooke <DbCaswell(a)ktslaw.com>, Teilhaber, Kris <KTeilhaber(a)ktslaw.com> Gunnar, I have opened a secure folder for you to put documents in. Please let me know if you have any problems accessing the folder. Best, Nicki Nicki <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> Chollet <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> NChollet(a)ktslaw.com Kilpatrick Townsend <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> & <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…>Stockton LLP <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…>1100 Peachtree Street NE <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> | <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> Suite 2800 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> | <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> Atlanta, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> GA <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> 30309-4528 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%0D%0A+%7C+%0D%…> *T* 404 815 6010 | *M* 404 906 6948 | *F* 404 541 3387 My Profile <http://www.ktslaw.com/en/People/C/CholletNicholeDavis> | vCard <http://www.ktslaw.com/vcard/NicholeDavisChollet.vcf> *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:12 AM *To:* Chollet, Nicki <NChollet(a)ktslaw.com> *Cc:* investor(a)fb.com; Meta_Defensive_Disputes < Meta_Defensive_Disputes(a)kilpatricktownsend.com>; cypherpunks < cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>; Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com> *Subject:* Re: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange **CAUTION: External Email** Dear Ms. Chollet: We have the documents you are looking for concerning the Moscow Exchange. xNY.io - Bank.org would like to orgaize a secure channel to share this information with Meta. How would you like to proceed? Best, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:16 PM Chollet, Nicki <NChollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com> wrote: Dear Mr. Larson, We have reviewed your correspondence and are still unable to determine the merits of your claim. Before we can properly evaluate or respond to your claim, you will need to provide additional details regarding the basis for your claim and documentation of your relationship with Moscow Exchange or ownership in the Moscow Exchange mark (for example, trademark registration certificates evidencing your ownership of the alleged marks in question). Meta Platforms reserves all rights. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> *Nichole Davis Chollet **Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP* Suite 2800 | 1100 Peachtree Street NE | Atlanta, GA <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> 30309-4528 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> office 404 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> 815 6010 | cell 404 906 6948 | fax 404 541 3387 nchollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com | My Profile <http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com/en/People/C/CholletNicholeDavis> | VCard <http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com/vcard/NicholeDavisChollet.vcf> *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> *Sent:* Thursday, April 7, 2022 2:45 PM *To:* Chollet, Nicki <NChollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com>; investor(a)fb.com *Cc:* Meta_Defensive_Disputes < Meta_Defensive_Disputes(a)kilpatricktownsend.com>; cypherpunks < cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> *Subject:* Re: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange Ms. Chollet: Should we fly with the Red Cross to Menlo Park? Gunnar -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 4:07 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Ms. Chollet: Unfortunately, you receive this message with Meta's board of directors under delinquency. Meanwhile, xNY.io would like to learn Meta's approach to USPTO filing internationally in Jamaica. Ms. Chollet, Jamaica makes the story even so much more interesting and important. Thank you, Gunnar -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 8:33 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Dear Ms. Chollet: Thank you again for your reply on Friday specific to Meta's USPTO mark application definition exactness to Moscow Exchange. Ms. Chollet, for reasons you may be aware of, xNY.io must kindly implore Meta's board of directors to recall all eight USPTO applications by 5:00pm Tuesday April 4, 2022 EST. Being very clear, to make sure there is no confusion to xNY.io's honest aim to protect digital asset innovation, Meta must understand that its USPTO mark filing is defined exactly to the Moscow Exchange mark. Ms. Chollet, laws in Russia and the United States often describe principles relating to integrity and ethical conduct. Anyone who is regulated (anywhere in the world) is subject to fit and proper requirements that can be interpreted at will. - Meta should understand that international peace and security is far more important than unnecessarily urging Meta's board of directors to do the right thing. - Furthermore, xNY.io submits Citigroup's Metaverse and Money whitepaper on regulation profiling Mr. Zuckerburg's idea that, "There are different types of integrity questions." With additional comment from Nadine Dorries, Member of the United Kingdom Parliament and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, who says "... Rebranding does not work. When harm is caused, we are coming after it." - xNY.io has collated 33 highlights to Citigroup's Metaverse and Money whitepaper for Meta's board as general reference https://drive.google.com/file/d/1REoa87GCmt2uhDp7ZYswbTRw4ygQgjsL/view?usp=… xNY.io asks not whether Meta's mark would damage the market for the Moscow Exchange (by, for example, devaluing it through parody or criticism), but whether it *usurps* the market by offering a competing substitute, potentially causing significant damage to digital asset purity and blockchain software technology innovation. Sending you the very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar Larson -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 6:18 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Mr. Chollet: It would appear today's correspondence confirms that Meta is seemingly aware of xNY.io's general concern. - Meta has no real advantage questioning xNY.io's relationship with Moscow Exchange. Understand, xNY.io did not file USPTO application(s) seeking approval for a mark that is defined near exact to that of Moscow Exchange. - Furthermore, on March 17, 2022 Sber announced <https://www.sberbank.com/news-and-media/press-releases/article?newsID=cd44d…> digital asset issuance. This is one day before Meta's March 18, 2022 USPTO submission for mark approval relating to digital assets. - Meta's board of directors may understand xNY.io's general concern of coordination and/or lack of coordination that could risk global digital asset marketplace purity. - xNY.io asks not whether Meta's mark would damage the market for the Moscow Exchange (by, for example, devaluing it through parody or criticism), but whether it *usurps* the market by offering a competing substitute, potentially causing significant damage to digital asset purity and blockchain software technology innovation. Mr. Chollet, the last point is key to resolving any question of xNY.io's relationship with Moscow Exchange. xNY.io's March 24, 2022 memo to Meta is clear and honest. We expect that Meta will not aim to muddy the waters on this important concern forward. With all due respect, Meta’s board of directors may understand xNY.io cannot logically accept that the recent USPTO applications are not a marketplace manipulation exercise at xNY.io’s overall expense. Meta’s board of directors must ask itself, to the best of its knowledge, information, and belief, if further inquiry is reasonable under the circumstances? Respectfully, Gunnar Larson -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 4:21 PM Chollet, Nicki < NChollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com> wrote: Dear Gunnar, We write to confirm we represent Meta Platforms, Inc. in connection with this matter. Please direct all further correspondence on this matter to our attention. We received your letter dated March 24, 2022 and your follow up from this morning. We reviewed your correspondence, however, we are unable to determine the merits of your claim. Specifically, your letter does not provide any information regarding a specific application or registration being asserted or any evidence of your relationship with any entity owning rights in the alleged Moscow Exchange mark. Before we can properly evaluate or respond to your claim, you will need to provide additional details regarding the basis for your claim and documentation of your relationship with Moscow Exchange or ownership in the Moscow Exchange mark. Meta Platforms reserves all rights. Sincerely, *Nichole Davis Chollet **Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP* Suite 2800 | 1100 Peachtree Street NE | Atlanta, GA <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> 30309-4528 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> office 404 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> 815 6010 | cell 404 906 6948 | fax 404 541 3387 nchollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com | <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Peachtree+Street+NE+%7C+Atlanta,+GA…> My Profile <http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com/en/People/C/CholletNicholeDavis> | VCard <http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com/vcard/NicholeDavisChollet.vcf> *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> *Sent:* Friday, April 1, 2022 7:23 AM *To:* investor(a)fb.com *Cc:* MetaProsecution <MetaProsecution(a)kilpatricktownsend.com>; cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> *Subject:* Re: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange Dear Meta Board of Directors: It has been eight days since our original correspondence, seeking clarity between Meta's logo and the Moscow Exchange logo. Offering Meta the benefit of the doubt, noting this could simply be some misunderstanding ... We seek Meta's clarification by 5:00pm today, Friday April 1, 2022. Respectfully yours, Gunnar Larson -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 5:20 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Dear Meta Board of Directors: Please find the attached memo <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f_fq1GaKNaAUGEyztdm-oMtIuEW2yXj4C5aoN0G…> addressed to your attention. - Today’s correspondence is to kindly submit xNY.io’s overall concern of Meta Platforms, Inc. and Moscow Exchange mark similarities, specifically, both marks seemingly resemble a geometric design consisting of two loops and/orovals touching or intersecting. xNY.io kindly asks Meta’s Board to respond by Friday, March 25, 2022 at 5:00pm EST. Respectfully yours, Gunnar Larson -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xNY.io> | Bank.org <http://Bank.org>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 ------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This communication constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 2510, and its disclosure is strictly limited to the recipient intended by the sender of this message. This transmission, and any attachments, may contain confidential attorney-client privileged information and attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this transmission is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 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