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SEC Opposes Quick Appeal Of 'Crystal Clear' Coinbase Order
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

SEC Opposes Quick Appeal Of 'Crystal Clear' Coinbase Order <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1836079?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Aislinn Keely The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday urged a Manhattan federal court to reject Coinbase's bid for a Second Circuit review of an order allowing an agency enforcement action to proceed, saying the company's cries of uncertainty over how securities laws apply to crypto assets ignore the "crystal-clear" order it is trying to contest. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1836079?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1836079?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Fuzzy Jurisdiction In Web Cases Has 1st Circ. Judge 'Worried'
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

Fuzzy Jurisdiction In Web Cases Has 1st Circ. Judge 'Worried' <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1835862?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Julie Manganis A First Circuit judge has said uncertainty over how personal jurisdiction rules apply to cases involving the borderless internet may require action from Congress or the U.S. Supreme Court, expressing concern that website operators can "manipulate" the legal requirement in order to avoid accountability. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1835862?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1835862?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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UK Class Actions Face Tougher Test On Distributing Damages
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

UK Class Actions Face Tougher Test On Distributing Damages <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1835785?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Joanne Faulkner A decision by the antitrust tribunal to certify a £790 million ($990 million) mass claim against major European power cable suppliers came with the caveat that it intends to take a tougher approach toward claimant lawyers' plans for getting awards into the pockets of consumers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1835785?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1835785?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835717?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Laura Stewart Liberty The past week in London has seen Playtech file an intellectual property claim against online casino company OnAir Entertainment amid allegations of corporate spying, a broadcast equipment company sue its former owner amid allegations he conspired to inflate a customer’s finances, and aerospace company Vertical Aerospace hit a manufacturer with a claim following a test flight crash. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835717?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835717?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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‘Beyond’ $20 Trillion By 2030—Jack Dorsey’s Plan To Turbocharge The Bitcoin Price
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/05/12/beyond-20-trillion-b… "The most amazing thing about bitcoin, apart from the founding story, is anyone who works on it, or gets paid in it, or buys it for themselves—everyone who puts any effort in to make it better—is making the entire ecosystem better, which makes the price go up," Dorsey said. "It's a fascinating ecosystem and movement, more than anything else. It taught me a lot."

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Costs Of Pension Portals Rise £54M Over Launch Delays
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

Costs Of Pension Portals Rise £54M Over Launch Delays <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835715?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The cost of building new online pensions dashboards has risen by £54 million ($67.6 million) in three years as the project has faced delays due to poor governance, a damning report by the public sector audit watchdog said on Friday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835715?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835715?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Director Imprisoned For Deceiving FCA In ?1.2M Fraud Probe
by Gunnar Larson 13 May '24

13 May '24

Director Imprisoned For Deceiving FCA In £1.2M Fraud Probe <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835793?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver A business director was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday for providing a forged document to investigators in a fruitless attempt to prop up the defense of self-styled investment brokers now convicted of a £1.2 million ($1.5 million) boiler room fraud. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835793?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1835793?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2023-836-00688 Extended (Mayor Adams announced paychecks will automatically be converted into cryptocurrency via Coinbase)
by Gunnar Larson 12 May '24

12 May '24

FBI, my masters in digital currency comes from Nicosia, Cyprus the only military divided capital city on the planet with UN peace keeping mission. If Gunnar Larson calls Coinbase Turkey to turn in Mayor Adams will you innovate for the women? 1-800-94-Jenny. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <donotreply(a)records.nyc.gov> Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2023, 2:52 PM Subject: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2023-836-00688 Extended To: <g(a)xny.io> The Department of Finance (DOF) has *extended* the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-836-00688 <https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-836-00688> for the following reasons: You can expect a response on or about Friday, December 15, 2023. Additional Information: As indicated above, we are extending the time to respond because we are working on locating and compiling responsive records, after which we must subject records to legal review. Thank you for your continued patience. Please visit FOIL-2023-836-00688 <https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-836-00688> to view additional information and take any necessary action.

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Directorates Who Discredit Truthful Witnesses (W/80 Highlights)
by Gunnar Larson 12 May '24

12 May '24

“And the persons who ultimately are harmed by all of this, of course, is the average consumer, the average citizen, who has no knowledge, unless it paid attention to this hearing, of the extent of the manipulations that have been carried out by the largest financial institutions in America and, indeed, probably the world.” - Senator John McCain *Highlights and working notes on the ethical limits of discrediting the truthful witness, observing modern directorates and ethics rules that fail to prevent truth distortion by unethical means (Source research by Marquette Law Review).* History provides the epic example of Enron and a cunning Board of Directors of misleaders, a team of flimflam artists who used sly rhetorical skills to bamboozle the public, turning night into day. In this conception, directorates tell stories only in order to seduce and beguile regulators who fall prey to the advocate’s star-crossed tricks. Why do company Directors employ unethical, false story techniques to advance a false defense when ethical means are available? The exponential effects of this troublesome behavior requires that the firm’s every word, action and attitude be consistent with the conclusion that is dishonest. Board directors are the ultimate self policing body of an organization, responsible for setting the tone for ethical rules and standards. Not only are modern ethical rules unable to prevent directorates who use of false-story techniques, but little can be done in the way of reforming the rules themselves so that they can more effectively regulate the unethical means by which honesty is systematically discredited and made to look untruthful. - As witnessed in New York State recently, top leaders sometimes ignore ethical rules by rationalizing away conduct known to be unethical standards of professional behavior. - More abstract-oriented discussions concerning whether society’s best interests are advanced with attempts to distort outcomes by discrediting the truth has even impacted virtual currency innovation out of New York. These points simply seem invented as an outrageous scenario presented to the public by way of question, yet they are indeed true. - There is a pattern of routinely using an arsenal of tricks to subvert the truth. The culprit may argue that the version of events is untruthful, because of a motive to fabricate the truth. In actuality, incompetence is the only true motive to fabricate directorate supported dishonesty. Now more than ever, honest and ethical leaders know that each time a directorate uses talents and skills to pollute the marketplace with lies (either explicit or implicit) to manipulate profits is an act that initially diminishes the chances of a prosperous society. Such practice of engaging in conduct that involves dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation is impermissible and should not be tolerated. Without swift action, the public may lose confidence in both system wide innovation and maximizing the whole human potential of our species. - Alternatively, employing truthful answers to string together a series of inferences that collectively weaken the case of interlocking directorates. - Vigorously defending potentially problematic interlocking directorates can be systematically re-purposed with the goal of protecting the innocent. We share 80 highlights to Todd A. Berger’s (published by Marquette Law Review) “The Ethical Limits of Discrediting the Truthful Witness: How Modern Ethics Rules Fail to Prevent Truthful Witnesses from Being Discredited Through Unethical Means.” ---- Directorates Who Discredit Truthful Witnesses (W/80 Highlights): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzfRqxxDD5OzQgkH1Ok2wdO25JZiqVev/view?usp=… -- *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 +1-917-580-8053 New York, New York 10001

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Steve Jobs's Father Was a Syrian Migrant
by Gunnar Larson 12 May '24

12 May '24

https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/12/11/steve-jobss-father-was-a-sy… U.S. News and World Report LogoSkip to content NEWS Steve Jobs's Father Was a Syrian RefugeeNewsHome Steve Jobs's Father Was a Syrian Refugee Banksy calls attention to a little-known fact in a new art installment in Calais. By Rachel Dicker Dec. 11, 2015 Save More U.S. News & World Report More This mural, created by Banksy, portrays the Apple co-founder as a Syrian refugee, drawing attention to his roots.BANKSY As civil war and Islamic State-related violence rend Syria, thousands are fleeing the country and looking to resettle. While some countries, such as Canada, are welcoming Syrian refugees with open arms, others, such as the United States, have been more xenophobic. Renowned graffiti artist Banksy recently did an installation in a Calais refugee camp depicting Steve Jobs as a Syrian refugee. BANKSY "We're often led to believe migration is a drain on the country's resources but Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian migrant," Banksy said in a rare public statement obtained by BBC. Indeed, Jobs's biological father is Abdulfattah "John" Jandali, a Syrian-born man who emigrated to the United States. BANKSY "Apple is the world's most profitable company," Banksy added. "It pays over $7bn (£4.6bn) a year in taxes - and it only exists because [the United States] allowed in a young man from Homs." Tags: Steve Jobs, Syria Coronavirus Bulletin Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. Email Address Sign Up Sign in to manage your newsletters » Sign up to receive the latest updates from U.S News & World Report and our trusted partners and sponsors. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE The 10 Worst Presidents Cartoons on President Donald Trump Photos: Obama Behind the Scenes Photos: Who Supports Joe Biden? Jobs Gains Dash Expectations See More » RECOMMENDED ARTICLES BEST COUNTRIES BEST STATES HEALTHIEST COMMUNITIES NEWS CITIES LEADERS THE REPORT PHOTOS ELECTIONS EVENTS U.S. News & World Report About Editorial Guidelines Contact Press Advertise Newsletters Jobs Site Map Store Copyright 2022 © U.S. News & World Report L.P. Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy/California Privacy Notice/California Do Not Sell My Personal Information Request

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