July 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

House Panel Weighs New Rail Safety Regs After East Palestine
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

House Panel Weighs New Rail Safety Regs After East Palestine <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1860323?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Linda Chiem The fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year has created new urgency for strengthening federal standards for tank car designs, rail safety technology, track inspection protocols and classifying hazardous materials-carrying trains, industry experts told a House subcommittee Tuesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1860323?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1860323?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Hogan Lovells Wants Afghanistan Atty Fee Award Enforced
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Hogan Lovells Wants Afghanistan Atty Fee Award Enforced <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1861269?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Hailey Konnath Hogan Lovells US LLP has asked a New York federal court to enforce a more than $1.2 million award it secured against Afghanistan in arbitration over fees it says it's owed for the firm's work representing the country in various legal matters, including litigation over the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1861269?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1861269?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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'Surface Water' Stumps Mass. Justices In Loss For Insurers
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

'Surface Water' Stumps Mass. Justices In Loss For Insurers <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1861065?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Chris Villani The top court in Massachusetts on Tuesday ruled in favor of a hospital seeking insurance coverage stemming from a severe rainstorm, saying it's unclear if water that pooled on the hospital's roof should be considered "surface water" that would trigger policy limits on flood damage. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1861065?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1861065?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Ga. Judge Slams Ethics Charges As Demands For 'Perfection'
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Ga. Judge Slams Ethics Charges As Demands For 'Perfection' <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861047?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Johnson A Georgia state judge has denied violating ethical rules, arguing that her call to a personal friend about a pending child custody case — and other actions — shouldn't amount to public sanctions and said the judicial ethics watchdog's charges violate the state's constitution. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861047?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861047?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Prosecutor Turned Witness: 'Rust' Case Shows Rare Dilemma
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Prosecutor Turned Witness: 'Rust' Case Shows Rare Dilemma <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861354?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Phillip Bantz The botched "Rust" trial of Alec Baldwin and Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia have offered scarce examples of prosecutors taking the stand, demonstrating how ethics scandals can snowball and make government attorneys choose between protecting themselves or their cases. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861354?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861354?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Firm Says Rival's Trademark Merely 'Common Spanish Phrase'
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Firm Says Rival's Trademark Merely 'Common Spanish Phrase' <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1860858?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Sawicki A Houston-based immigration law firm wants claims trimmed in a suit brought by a rival Washington state firm claiming unfair competition and trademark violation, also filing a counterclaim for declaratory judgment that calls the supposed trademark a "common Spanish phrase." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1860858?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1860858?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Schiff's Bill Would Expand FOIA Provisions To Federal Courts
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Schiff's Bill Would Expand FOIA Provisions To Federal Courts <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861270?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Bonnie Eslinger Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., introduced legislation Tuesday that would extend the rights provided by the federal Freedom of Information Act to the work of the judicial branch. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861270?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1861270?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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

24 Jul '24

Ms. Chollett: Thank you, kindly, for continued correspondence related to Meta Board questions specific to xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC's concern to protecting cross-border digital asset innovation. xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC first became alarmed through Meta's obvious digital asset market problems related to Libra, Diem, Novi and USDP. Through Meta's continued digital identity transitions, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC has pioneered cross-border digital asset logic(s). Moreover, the Moscow Exchange and Meta introduced market events over March that jeopardize digital asset market purty. Ms, Chollett, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC will not pay for market effects related to Meta's cross-border disruption of digital asset innovation, related to Meta's obvious mark exactness (by definition) to the Moscow Exchange. *Ms. Chollett, we cannot concern ourselves with Meta's intentions, good or otherwise, given clear problems that exacerbate market risk: * - March 11, 2022 <https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/russia-moves-to-declare-meta-an-ex…>: Russia's leader, who is in charge of the Moscow Exchange cites Meta as an 'extremist organization' ... - March 14, 2022 <https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ff9f1af5-cc8a-473a-822b-8890…>: Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC Benjamin G. Murray published SDNY insights to a Russian State-Sponsored TV Network's Attempt to Dismiss Copyright Lawsuit On Fair Use Grounds Denied. - March 17, 2022 <https://www.sberbank.com/news-and-media/press-releases/article?newsID=cd44d…>: Moscow Exchange is the backend to Russia's largest bank, Sber. The announcement on 03/17/22 confirmed Sber (via the Moscow Exchange technology, at various levels) would issue digital assets. - March 18, 2022 <https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-files-8-digital-asset-and-web-3-0-trade…>: Meta Platforms Inc. filed USPTO mark applications for a mark EXACTLY DEFINED to that of the Moscow Exchange. - Ms. Chollette, below my signature you will find Meta's filing numbers and descriptions related to a mark defined as Moscow Exchange, with plans to engage the mark in commerce related to digital assets and virtual reality. - March 24, 2022 <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f_fq1GaKNaAUGEyztdm-oMtIuEW2yXj4C5aoN0G…>: xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC contacted meta, with a memo introducing our direct plan to protect cross-border digital asset innovation. Ms. Chollette, please note that Russia has labeled Meta as an 'extremist organization' ... So who really knows what the Moscow Exchange will thi xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC is a very reasonable digital asset pioneer, and sitting in Manhattan the jury is in on market contributions from Libra, Diem, Novi and USDP. Ms, Chollette, Meta and the Moscow Exchange matter really suggest only losing marketplace contributions, obviously potentially devastating digital asset marketplace innovation(s). We aim to solve this problem immediately: 1. Ms. Collette, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC recently shared Citigroup's Metaverse and Money <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1REoa87GCmt2uhDp7ZYswbTRw4ygQgjsL/view?usp=…> whitepaper, with 33 highlights to our grave concern to Meta's potential marketplace delinquency related to Meta's mark exactness to Moscow Exchange. 2. Furthermore, Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Putin are both highlight quotes to Citigroup's Metaverse and Money research. 3. With the date order, footnotes, and highlights xNY.io -Bank.org, PBC kindly petitions Meta's board to understand the opportunity ... The Moscow Exchange is not our problem, and for whatever reason Meta will have no opportunity to make mark exactness our problem. The United State of America's cross-border approach to digital asset innovation will be cultivated, fostered and protected by xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC. We aim not to be adversarial with Meta, but we will stop at no cost to invest in claim rewards if necessary. Perhaps, we can organize a time to discuss potential resolutions in the immediate term. xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC must reserve all rights specific to harm from March 14, 2022 <https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ff9f1af5-cc8a-473a-822b-8890…> and March 18, 2022 <https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-files-8-digital-asset-and-web-3-0-trade…> market events. Please feel free to call or email anytime. Sending you the very best from New York City, 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 97320155: Online social networking and dating services, including a specific branch tailored for networking between cryptocurrency investors. 97320153: Design and development of computer hardware and software relating to Web3, including gaming, e-commerce, blockchain transactions, etc. 97320149: Entertainment and electronic publishing services, partly within virtual reality. 97320147: Telecommunication services for electronic assets held on its platform. 97320146: Financial transaction processing services relating to tokens, blockchain assets, cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets. 97320144: Advertising services via virtual or augmented reality networks and the metaverse. 97320140: Wearable peripherals for video games connected to virtual reality. 97320136: Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application, such as for user authentication, online charitable fundraising and most notably, for hardware or e-wallets.

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The Biggest Trademark Rulings Of 2024: A Midyear Report
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

The Biggest Trademark Rulings Of 2024: A Midyear Report <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1856298?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Ivan Moreno The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a California attorney's arguments that registering "Trump Too Small" as a trademark constituted speech protected by the First Amendment, and a split Ninth Circuit concluded district courts have the power to cancel trademark applications during litigation. Here's a look at some of the most notable trademark decisions so far this year. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1856298?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1856298?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Litigation Funder Says Apple Doc Request Is 'Mere Suspicion'
by Gunnar Larson 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Litigation Funder Says Apple Doc Request Is 'Mere Suspicion' <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1860863?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Jack Karp Apple Inc. is trying to make an "end run" around a California trial court by demanding that Omni Bridgeway LLC turn over documents explaining its financial interest in patent litigation against Apple based on "mere suspicion," the litigation funder has told a Delaware federal judge. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1860863?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1860863?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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