April 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

BREAKING: HSBC Beats Investors' £1.3B Disney Film Scheme Fraud Case
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

BREAKING: HSBC Beats Investors' £1.3B Disney Film Scheme Fraud Case <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1829933?nl_pk=a94fc…> By William Janes HSBC has fended off a £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) fraud claim brought by hundreds of investors who alleged the bank misled them into financing a Disney film tax relief scheme it developed which turned out to be worthless. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1829933?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1829933?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Zendesk Beats Shareholders' Suit Over $10B PE Takeover
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

Zendesk Beats Shareholders' Suit Over $10B PE Takeover <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1829681?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Isaac Monterose Zendesk Inc. has defeated a securities class action in California federal court accusing the customer service software company of undervaluing itself to get a $10.2 billion go-private merger with private equity firms approved by Zendesk shareholders. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1829681?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1829681?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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AI-Created Rant Tied To Principal Leads To Ex-Staffer's Arrest
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

AI-Created Rant Tied To Principal Leads To Ex-Staffer's Arrest <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1829879?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Lauren Berg Baltimore County police on Thursday arrested a former high school athletic director who is accused of using artificial intelligence to generate a racist and antisemitic audio recording falsely attributed to the school's principal, allegedly in retaliation for an investigation into the potential mishandling of school funds. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1829879?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1829879?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Antitrust Enforcers Warn FERC About Ownership Overlaps
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

Antitrust Enforcers Warn FERC About Ownership Overlaps <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829648?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Matthew Perlman The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice warned energy regulators Thursday about competitive risks that can arise from investment firms that own stakes in multiple electric utilities, even if they don't have controlling interests. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829648?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829648?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Real Estate Atty, Insurer Scuttle Hacking Policy Feud In Conn.
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

Real Estate Atty, Insurer Scuttle Hacking Policy Feud In Conn. <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1829667?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Matt Perez A Connecticut real estate attorney and an insurance company owned by Berkshire Hathaway have moved to end their claims against one another, in a state court dispute over who should be on the hook after the lawyer was accused of transmitting several property payments to hackers. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1829667?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1829667?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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DOD Unblocks Cohen Seglias From Emails Following Lawsuit
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

DOD Unblocks Cohen Seglias From Emails Following Lawsuit <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829682?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Rae Ann Varona Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on Thursday dropped its lawsuit against the Defense Information Systems Agency after the agency acknowledged it mistakenly flagged the firm for malware and blocked it from government emails, the firm's attorney told Law360. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829682?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829682?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Crypto Co. DCG Hires 1st Legal Chief Amid New York AG Fight
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

Crypto Co. DCG Hires 1st Legal Chief Amid New York AG Fight <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1829716?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely The head of cryptocurrency conglomerate Digital Currency Group on Thursday said the firm has appointed its first chief legal officer, hiring the former top lawyer of payment management firm Billtrust as DCG fights a lawsuit by New York's attorney general and other disputes. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1829716?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1829716?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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McKesson May Change How AKS-Based FCA Claims Are Pled
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

McKesson May Change How AKS-Based FCA Claims Are Pled <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829613?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> The Second Circuit’s analysis in U.S. v. McKesson, an Anti-Kickback Statute-based False Claims Act case, provides guidance for both relators and defendants parsing scienter-related allegations, say Li Yu at Dicello Levitt, Ellen London at London & Stout, and Erica Hitchings at Whistleblower Law. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829613?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1829613?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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FDIC Tables Plans To Scrutinize Big 'Passive' Bank Investors
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

FDIC Tables Plans To Scrutinize Big 'Passive' Bank Investors <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1828627?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jon Hill Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. leaders on Thursday debated two competing proposals intended to address concerns about asset managers and other investors amassing outsized influence over banks whose shares they own, ultimately taking the rare step of tabling the measures as neither garnered majority support. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1828627?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1828627?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records
by Gunnar Larson 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

I am scared there are no recusal records. This would not be a good thing to debunk our BitLicense crypto RICO worry. Love, Gunnar ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paasewe, Siaka (DHR) <Siaka.Paasewe(a)dhr.ny.gov> Date: Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 11:35 AM Subject: RE: Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records To: G(a)xny.io <g(a)xny.io> Cc: dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov> Dear Mr. Larson: Pursuant to your request, please see the attachment. *Siaka Paasewe* Records Access Officer / FOIL Officer *New York State Division of **Human** Rights* One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor (718) 741-8422 | (718) 741-8256 (Fax) Siaka.Paasewe(a)dhr.ny.gov www.dhr.ny.gov February 2, 2024 VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io Gunnar D. Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 406 West 25th Street, 1RE New York, NY 10001 Dear Mr. Larson: The Division is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, received by the Division on February 2, 2024, in which you requested a copy of the following: NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records Dear Madam or Sir: On March 30, 2022 New York Magazine published a profile of NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris titled "Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New York’s financial watchdog, has enormous sway over the industry’s future" (https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/adrienne-harris-is- cryptos-most-powerful-regulator.html). The profile of Superintendent Harris quotes "... that she would recuse herself from any dealings with companies she has conflicts with." xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records specific to Superintendent Harris' recusal(s) as of February 1, 2024. Please be advised the Division does not have any records in its possession that are responsive to your FOIL request. Any person denied access to a requested record may, within thirty (30) days of the denial, appeal the denial in writing by mail or fax to Caroline J. Downey, General Counsel, N.Y.S. Division of Human Rights, One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, New York 10458. *From:* noreply-openfoil(a)its.ny.gov <its.sm.openfoil(a)its.ny.gov> *Sent:* Friday, February 2, 2024 6:43 AM *To:* dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov>; dob.sm.foil <foil(a)budget.ny.gov>; dfs.sm.RecordsAccessOfficer <recordsaccessofficer(a)dfs.ny.gov> *Subject:* Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records *New FOIL Request for Division of Human Rights, Division of the Budget, Department of Financial Services * Submitted on: 2/2/2024 6:43:04 AM Request Confirmation Number : LARSON_DHR_20240202064304145 LARSON_DOB_20240202064304145 LARSON_DFS_20240202064304145 *INFORMATION SUBMITTED:* *Title* Mr. *First Name* Gunnar *Middle Initial* *D* *Last Name* Larson *E-Mail* G(a)xny.io *Telephone* *Fax* *Affiliation/Organization* xNY.io - Bank.org *Street Address 1* 406 West 25th Street *Street Address 2* *City* New York *State* NY *Zip Code* 10001 *Country* *USA* *Short Title* NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records *Description* Dear Madam or Sir: On March 30, 2022 New York Magazine published a profile of NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris titled "Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New York’s financial watchdog, has enormous sway over the industry’s future" ( https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/adrienne-harris-is-cryptos-most-pow…) The profile of Superintendent Harris quotes "... that she would recuse herself from any dealings with companies she has conflicts with." xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records specific to Superintendent Harris' recusal(s) as of February 1, 2024. 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 *FOIL Response Format* Email *If fees apply, please contact me if costs will be greater than* 10000 *Additional Information* I am a representative of, or affiliated with, the news media and this request is made as part of a news gathering effort , I am an individual seeking information for personal use , I am affiliated with an educational or non-commercial scientific institution, and this request is made for a scholarly or scientific purpose , I am affiliated with a private corporation and am seeking information for use in the company’s business for commercial purpose

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