March 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Direct Claims Ruling May Alter Gov't Ties To Software Firms
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Direct Claims Ruling May Alter Gov't Ties To Software Firms <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1818252?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> A recent Federal Circuit decision allowing a software developer to pursue legal action under the Contract Disputes Act could change the government's relationship with commercial software providers by permitting direct claims, even in third-party purchase situations, say Dan Ramish and Zach Prince at Haynes Boone. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1818252?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1818252?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Judge Nixes Aviation Atty's Defamation Suit Against Blogger
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Judge Nixes Aviation Atty's Defamation Suit Against Blogger <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1817745?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Christine DeRosa A Connecticut federal judge has permanently dismissed a defamation suit brought by an aviation attorney against a Connecticut-based blogger and journalist, stating the claims are barred by the state's statutes of limitations and cannot be saved by equitable tolling arguments based on federal law. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1817745?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1817745?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Meta Says Speech Immunity Dooms Instagram Addiction Case
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Meta Says Speech Immunity Dooms Instagram Addiction Case <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818603?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Julie Manganis Meta on Thursday asked a Massachusetts judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it has intentionally misled users about Instagram features purportedly designed to addict children and teens, saying it is shielded both by federal law and the First Amendment. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818603?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818603?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Apple Says Ex-Engineer Leaked To 'Homeboy,' Other Journos
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Apple Says Ex-Engineer Leaked To 'Homeboy,' Other Journos <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818966?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Hailey Konnath Apple Inc. is accusing a former engineer of leaking sensitive information about its business practices, internal policies and products to employees at other technology companies as well as at least three journalists for national publications — including one saved in his phone as "Homeboy" — in a suit in California state court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818966?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818966?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Penile Implant Doc Awarded $18.3M After Trade Secrets Trial
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Penile Implant Doc Awarded $18.3M After Trade Secrets Trial <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1818992?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Lauren Berg A California federal judge on Thursday awarded more than $18.3 million in royalties and damages to a urologist who won a jury trial verdict last year over a competitor's theft of penile implant trade secrets. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1818992?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1818992?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097182-021905 (New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) investigation of Genesis Global Trading, Inc.)
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Joanne.Verdejo(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Fri, Mar 29, 2024, 12:30 PM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097182-021905 To: <G(a)xny.io> Good afternoon, Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2024-097182-021905 SENT VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io March 29, 2024 Gunnar Larson xNY.io – Bank. Org 406 West 25 Street New York, NY 10001 Re: FOIL Tracking No. 2024-097182 Dear Gunnar Larson: I write with respect to your above-referenced FOIL request. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires additional time to respond to your request, assigned the tracking number 2024-097182, because we are still searching for any and all potentially responsive records. DFS intends to provide its determination of your request by May 31, 2024. We appreciate your continued patience. Thank you. 2024-097182: 3/29/24: Dear Madam or Sir: xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records concerning the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) investigation of Genesis Global Trading, Inc. (“Genesis Global Trading”) leading to seizure of the firm's BitLicense. Additionally, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to records that explain DFS' calculated $8 million penalty to New York State for compliance failures that violated DFS’s virtual currency and cybersecurity regulations and left the company vulnerable to illicit activity and cybersecurity threats. xNY.io - Bank.org notes DFS has recently published other BitLicense penalties of $100M and $30M. As such, we aim to review accessible records in congruence with Genesis' $8M penalty. xNY.io - Bank.org seeks records that indicate any human rights violations part of the compliance failures that violated DFS’s virtual currency and cybersecurity regulations and left the company vulnerable to illicit activity and cybersecurity threats. Finally, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks any and all STX records associated with the Genesis investigation. The very best, Gunnar Larson

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Tesla Judge Cites Rodney King Litigation In OK'ing EEOC Suit
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Tesla Judge Cites Rodney King Litigation In OK'ing EEOC Suit <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818717?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Dorothy Atkins A California federal judge indicated Thursday she'll likely deny Tesla's bids to toss or stay the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's allegations that the electric carmaker fostered rampant racism at its Fremont factory, saying ongoing state litigation doesn't preclude the EEOC's claims and comparing the fight to Rodney King litigation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818717?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1818717?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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SEC Settles Suit For Docs Over Potential Crypto Conflicts
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

SEC Settles Suit For Docs Over Potential Crypto Conflicts <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1818492?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Emilie Ruscoe The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and government watchdog Empower Oversight have agreed to end a suit that sought to force the regulator to hand over documents the watchdog claimed may provide insight into potential conflicts of interest affecting the SEC's digital asset dealings. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1818492?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1818492?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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DOJ, FTC Weigh In On Another Pricing Algorithm Case
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

DOJ, FTC Weigh In On Another Pricing Algorithm Case <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1818958?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission intervened in another alleged algorithmic collusion case Thursday with a statement of interest arguing that Atlantic City casino-hotels can't duck room rate price-fixing allegations simply by arguing there's no evidence they communicated directly or that pricing recommendations were binding. Statement attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1818958?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1818958?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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5th Circ. Nixes License For NM Nuke Storage Site
by Gunnar Larson 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

5th Circ. Nixes License For NM Nuke Storage Site <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1818608?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Madeline Lyskawa The Fifth Circuit wiped out the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's license for a temporary nuclear waste storage facility in New Mexico, citing its August 2023 ruling finding the agency lacks authority to license a separate facility in Texas. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1818608?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1818608?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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