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'Hawk Tuah' Memecoin Promoters Sued Over Crypto Flop
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

'Hawk Tuah' Memecoin Promoters Sued Over Crypto Flop <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276387?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Aislinn Keely Buyers of the viral "Hawk Tuah" meme-themed cryptocurrency sued the project's promoters and developers in New York federal court Thursday for failing to register the asset as a security while they "created a speculative frenzy" that led holders to lose thousands of dollars. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276387?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276387?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Ex-Knick Oakley Denies Scrapping Evidence In MSG Feud
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Ex-Knick Oakley Denies Scrapping Evidence In MSG Feud <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276218?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush Former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley testified to a federal judge Thursday that he never intentionally deleted text messages about his 2017 altercation with Madison Square Garden security, as the damages litigation in its eighth year meandered toward trial. 4 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276218?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276218?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NYC Mayor's Former Top Adviser Charged With Bribery
by Gunnar Larson 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

NYC Mayor's Former Top Adviser Charged With Bribery <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276395?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Stewart Bishop Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday announced bribery and money laundering charges against Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the former chief adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, accusing her of using her influence to help two developers secure city approvals for hotel and bar construction projects in exchange for $100,000 in bribes. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276395?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276395?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Fwd: BREAKING: Musk "Calls for Federal Defunding NPR" ->
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Breaking News <info(a)dscc.org> Date: Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:21 AM Subject: BREAKING: Musk "Calls for Federal Defunding NPR" -> To: <g(a)xny.io> ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ *BREAKING:* *Republicans and Elon Musk to team up to DEFUND NPR! * [image: Elon Musk] <https://go.dscc.org/go/20800?ask=5&t=7&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…> *We've launched an EMERGENCY petition to fight back, but it closes at midnight! Sign on NOW to support NPR >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/20800?ask=5&t=8&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…>* Add My Name <https://go.dscc.org/go/20800?ask=5&t=9&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…> Team, Republicans and Elon Musk are *already* retaliating against institutions that won't fall in line behind Trump *-- and now they're planning to DEFUND NPR!* It's clear: Trump and his administration will go after ANY media institution that dares to provide accurate, non-biased reporting to the American people. *We can't stay silent while Musk tears down long-trusted sources of critical information and reporting, so we've launched an URGENT Live Petition to prove where Americans stand.* But right now, your signature isn't on our list! *Please add your name right away:**Sign on to back NPR against Musk's revenge attacks >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/20800?ask=5&t=10&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…>* Add My Name <https://go.dscc.org/go/20800?ask=5&t=11&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…> Thank you, Team DSCC Derivative of photo <https://go.dscc.org/go/20811?t=1&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.io&addr…> by U.S. Air Force / Trevor Cokley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://go.dscc.org/go/1271?t=2&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.io&addr1…>. * If you've recently responded or done so with a different email address, thank you! Online records may not be up to date, but don't worry -- your responses have been recorded. [image: Chip in $5 monthly to flip the Senate] <https://secure.actblue.com/donate/support-senate-democrats-2024-q4-recurrin…> ------------------------------ The DSCC is the only committee solely dedicated to supporting Democrats in the U.S. Senate, and our work relies on grassroots supporters like you. If you'd like to make a contribution to support us, please *click here <https://secure.actblue.com/donate/support-senate-democrats-2024-q4?refcode=…>*. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/signup/receive-fewer-emails/?t=5&akid=19230%2E26297126%…>* to receive fewer emails. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/unsubscribe/unsubscribe/?t=6&akid=19230%2E26297126%2EWZ…>* to unsubscribe. Paid for by the DSCC | PO Box 96047, Washington, DC 20090 | *dscc.org <https://www.dscc.org/>* | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to the DSCC are not tax deductible.

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BREAKING: Osborne Clarke Pro Guilty Of Misconduct Over Libel Letter
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

BREAKING: Osborne Clarke Pro Guilty Of Misconduct Over Libel Letter <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276748?nl_pk=a94fc…> By William Janes A disciplinary tribunal found on Friday that an Osborne Clarke LLP partner who represented Nadhim Zahawi improperly tried to prevent a blogger investigating the former Conservative chancellor's tax affairs from revealing that the politician was contemplating libel action against him. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276748?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276748?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: Bloomberg Follow Up
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) <tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> Date: Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Bloomberg Follow Up To: <g(a)xny.io> Cc: <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>, <sreader(a)curtis.com> Hello Gunnar, Sorry we weren't able to connect to discuss the Bloomberg offering. I was on the zoom but dropped. Please let me know what works for you and will send over another invite. Thank you and happy holidays. Tom From: Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) At: 12/13/24 08:15:34 UTC-5:00 To: g(a)xny.io Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org, sreader(a)curtis.com Subject: Re: Bloomberg Follow Up Good morning Gunnar, Thank you for letting me know. I will resend the appt for next week to discuss the Bloomberg terminal and your business. As for the fun fact, hopefully you have the same success!! Have a great weekend, Tom Thomas Murray Bloomberg Senior Relationship Manager 212-617-3923 tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net From: g(a)xny.io At: 12/13/24 08:11:48 UTC-5:00 To: Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) <tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org, sreader(a)curtis.com Subject: Re: Bloomberg Follow Up Dear Thomas: xNY.io - Bank.org is sort-of waiting to hear back, with hopeful news we can work with Bloomberg. Fun fact, Thomas: I am 39, the same age Mr. BLOOMBERG was when he started your firm. Can we schedule a time to speak next Friday, 20 December 2024? Thank you, Gunnar ✌️ -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 6:28 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Thomas: > > Great news. Looking forward to the conversation on the 13th. > > Have a great weekend. > > Thank you, > > Gunnar ✌️ > > On Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 11:19 AM Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < > tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> wrote: > >> Thank you Gunnar. >> >> Have a good weekend and look forward to speaking. >> >> Tom >> >> Thomas Murray >> Bloomberg Senior Relationship Manager >> 212-617-3923 >> tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net >> >> From: g(a)xny.io At: 12/05/24 17:46:40 UTC-5:00 >> To: Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) <tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> >> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org, sreader(a)curtis.com >> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Follow Up >> >> Thomas: >> >> No. Friday 13 December, anytime after 9:00am EST. >> >> Gunnar ✌️ >> >> >> On Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 4:51 PM Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >> tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> wrote: >> >>> Hello Gunnar, >>> >>> Sorry for the delay. Would it be possible to schedule it for next week? >>> Monday afternoon? >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> Thomas Murray >>> Bloomberg Senior Relationship Manager >>> 212-617-3923 >>> tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net >>> >>> From: g(a)xny.io At: 12/03/24 19:32:14 UTC-5:00 >>> To: Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) <tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> >>> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Follow Up >>> >>> Thomas: >>> >>> Sure. How is a call on Friday 13 December, anytime after 9:00am EST. >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 1:38 PM Thomas Murray (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>> tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Gunnar, >>>> >>>> I hope are well. I am part of the relationship management team at >>>> Bloomberg and was passed along a note that you were interested in the >>>> Bloomberg terminal. Please let me know if we are able to coordinate a call >>>> to discuss your business, what you are looking to solve for and the >>>> Bloomberg solution. If you are able to provide some times that work best, I >>>> will send over a calendar invite. >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Tom >>>> Thomas Murray >>>> Bloomberg Senior Relationship Manager >>>> 212-617-3923 >>>> tmurray27(a)bloomberg.net >>>> >>>> >>> >>

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2024 Has Been A Momentous Year For ESG
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

2024 Has Been A Momentous Year For ESG <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2275909?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> Significant developments in the environmental, social and governance landscape this year include new legislation, evolving global frameworks, continued litigation and enforcement actions, and a U.S. Supreme Court decision that has already affected how lower courts have viewed some ESG challenges, say attorneys at Katten. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2275909?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2275909?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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4 Trade Secret Pointers From 2024's Key IP Law Developments
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

4 Trade Secret Pointers From 2024's Key IP Law Developments <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2271443?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> Four significant 2024 developments in trade secret law yield practical tips about defending trade secrets overseas, proving unjust enrichment claims, forcing compliance with posttrial orders and using restrictive covenants to prevent employee leaks of confidential intellectual property, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2271443?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2271443?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Fani Willis DQ'd From Trump's Georgia Prosecution
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Fani Willis DQ'd From Trump's Georgia Prosecution <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276219?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Chart Riggall Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified Thursday from the prosecution of Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case, as a split state appellate court found that "no other remedy" was enough to scrub away what a trial court had previously called an "odor of mendacity" about the prosecution. Decision attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276219?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276219?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Casinos Say DOJ Has No 'Starting Point' For Room Rates
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Casinos Say DOJ Has No 'Starting Point' For Room Rates <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276233?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig Las Vegas casino hotels urged the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday not to revive the first algorithmic price-fixing case to reach an appeals court, in a brief that took direct aim at the Justice Department's amicus intervention in the room rate lawsuit. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276233?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276233?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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