August 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Capital One Says Merger's Pending Approval Tanks Challenge
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Capital One Says Merger's Pending Approval Tanks Challenge <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874282?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Katryna Perera Capital One urged a Virginia federal judge to toss or pause a lawsuit challenging the bank's proposed $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, saying the suit's claims are too speculative and contingent on unknown future events since they depend entirely on the acquisition receiving regulatory and government approval. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874282?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874282?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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NY Biz Group Rips FTC Suit Over $8.5B Luxury Handbags Deal
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

NY Biz Group Rips FTC Suit Over $8.5B Luxury Handbags Deal <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1873626?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Courtney Bublé A New York City business group is urging Empire State Democratic lawmakers to oppose the Federal Trade Commission's "ideologically motivated litigation" to block an $8.5 billion deal that would bring together brands including Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Coach. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1873626?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1873626?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Bowl America Board Strikes $2.2M Deal To End Merger Suit
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Bowl America Board Strikes $2.2M Deal To End Merger Suit <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874188?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Elaine Briseño Bowl America board members have agreed to pay nearly $2.2 million to settle a class action that alleged the company's board of directors acted in bad faith when it approved a merger with Bowlero Corp., according to a proposal submitted to a Maryland federal court. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874188?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874188?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Class Attys Seek Review Of Del. Magistrate's Doc Suit Toss
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Class Attys Seek Review Of Del. Magistrate's Doc Suit Toss <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874333?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Jeff Montgomery Stockholder attorneys probing Paramount Global's allegedly conflicted Skydance Media merger in Delaware's Chancery Court have challenged as unsupportable and unprecedented a magistrate's rejection of anonymously sourced news reports in a dismissal of their bid for court-ordered document access. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874333?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874333?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Disney's $8.5B India Media Merger Gets Regulatory Nod
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Disney's $8.5B India Media Merger Gets Regulatory Nod <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874170?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Al Barbarino India's competition watchdog said in a statement Wednesday it has conditionally approved the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Disney India's media business and Reliance Industries, after the merging entities reportedly overcame regulatory concerns about their grip on broadcast rights to cricket. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874170?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1874170?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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2 UK Rulings Highlight Persistent Push Payment Fraud Issues
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

2 UK Rulings Highlight Persistent Push Payment Fraud Issues <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1871710?nl_pk=a94fc…> Two recent High Court decisions, Larsson v. Revolut and Terna DOO v. Revolut, demonstrate that authorized push payment fraud continues to cause headaches for consumers and financial institutions alike, and with forthcoming mandatory reimbursement requirements, more APP fraud litigation can be expected, say lawyers at Charles Russell. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1871710?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1871710?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Businessman Can't Force $1B Gramercy Suit Into Arbitration
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Businessman Can't Force $1B Gramercy Suit Into Arbitration <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874039?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Caroline Simson A Wyoming federal judge has ruled that Gramercy Funds Management will not have to arbitrate its racketeering lawsuit accusing a Ukrainian businessman of fraudulently transferring more than a billion dollars from his agricultural business, a debtor of the Connecticut-based hedge fund. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874039?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1874039?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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BREAKING: Yelp Sues Google Over Reviews Self-Preferencing
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

BREAKING: Yelp Sues Google Over Reviews Self-Preferencing <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874475?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig Yelp sued Google in California federal court Wednesday, alleging self-registering of Google's own local search offerings after years of public lobbying against the search giant. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874475?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1874475?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System
by Gunnar Larson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Dear FBI Public Information Officer: The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the following reason(s): - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA - the denial of a request for expedited processing the denial of a fee waiver request. Thank you, Gunnar Larson On Wed, Aug 28, 2024, 2:10 PM FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)FBI.GOV <FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)fbi.gov> wrote: > Thank you for contacting foipaquestions(a)fbi.gov. In order to better > assist with your inquiry, please provide the referenced FOIPA Request > Number. > > > > Public Information Officer > > FBI - Information Management Division > > 200 Constitution Drive > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&sourc…> > > Winchester, VA 22602 > > O: (540) 868-4593 > > E: foipaquestions(a)fbi.gov > > > > Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at > http://www.fbi.gov/foia > > > > Please check the status of your request online at > https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are > performed on a weekly basis. > > > > Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, > please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate > action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to > your local field office. > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:33 AM > *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)FBI.GOV> > *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> > *Subject:* Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet > Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System > > > > Dear FBI Public Information Officer: > > > > The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the > agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. > > > > Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the > following reason(s): > > > > - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part > > > > - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found > > > > - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA > > > > - the denial of a request for expedited processing > > the denial of a fee waiver request. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar Larson > > > > On Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 2:40 PM FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)FBI.GOV < > FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)fbi.gov> wrote: > > Thank you for contacting foipaquestions(a)fbi.gov. The > foipaquestions(a)fbi.gov email address is not the proper submission method > for new Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIPA) requests. > > > > You may submit your request electronically at https://efoia.fbi.gov > (available 24 hours a day), or mail it to FBI, Attn: FOIPA Request, 200 > Constitution Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive,+Winchester,+VA+2…>. > Please be sure to include your contact information, to include complete > mailing address, on any correspondence. > > > > Additional information about the FOIPA can be found at > http://www.fbi.gov/foia. > > > > Should you have questions about preparing or submitting your request, > please feel free to reach out. > > > > Respectfully, > > > > Public Information Officer > > FBI - Information Management Division > > 200 Constitution Drive > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&sourc…> > > Winchester, VA 22602 > > O: (540) 868-4593 > > E: foipaquestions(a)fbi.gov > > > > Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at > http://www.fbi.gov/foia > > > > Please check the status of your request online at > https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are > performed on a weekly basis. > > > > Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, > please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate > action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to > your local field office. > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:56 PM > *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)FBI.GOV> > *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> > *Subject:* Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet > Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System > > > > Dear FBI Public Information Officer: > > > > The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the > agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. > > > > Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the > following reason(s): > > > > - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part > > > > - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found > > > > - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA > > > > - the denial of a request for expedited processing > > the denial of a fee waiver request. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar Larson > > > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 2:15 PM FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)FBI.GOV < > FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)fbi.gov> wrote: > > The Record/Information Dissemination Section is not an investigative > section of the FBI and only processes Freedom of Information/Privacy Act > (FOIPA) requests. > > > > To report criminal activities please access the FBI’s homepage on the > internet at http://www.fbi.gov/. Option 1-Access the ‘CONTACT US’ link > at the top and then select the “Submit a Tip on Crime/Terrorism”. The > direct link is: http://tips.fbi.gov/. Option 2-Access the ‘CONTACT US’ > link at the top and then select the “Report Internet Crime” link, which > connects to the ‘Internet Crime Complaint Center’. The direct link is: > http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. > > > > You also have the option of contacting the FBI’s local field office in > your area and their contact information is available on the FBI’s homepage > which is listed above. > > > > Public Information Officer > > FBI - Information Management Division > > 200 Constitution Drive > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&sourc…> > > Winchester, VA 22602 > > O: (540) 868-4593 > > E: foipaquestions(a)fbi.gov > > > > Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at > http://www.fbi.gov/foia > > > > Please check the status of your request online at > https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are > performed on a weekly basis. > > > > Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, > please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate > action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to > your local field office. > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:52 AM > *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <FOIPAQUESTIONS(a)FBI.GOV> > *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime > Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System > > > > Dear Madam or Sir: > > > > My name is Gunnar Larson and I am a co-founder at xNY.io - Bank.org. > > > > On November 3, 2022 I personally made a complaint to IC3 concerning forged > notaries (below). > > > > The FBI has not responded to this matter. > > > > Today I would like to request all FBI records associated with this IC3 > complaint, investigation and/or any records of entrapment associated. > > > > Sending you the very best. > > > > 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 > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: *Gunnar Larson* <g(a)xny.io> > Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2022, 7:02 AM > Subject: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center > To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> > > > > [image: Image removed by sender. IC3 logo] > Complaint Referral Form > Internet Crime Complaint Center > > *Thank you. Your complaint was submitted to the IC3. Please save or print > a copy of your complaint before closing this window.This is the only time > you will have to make a copy of your complaint.* > > Victim InformationName: Gunnar LarsonAre you reporting on behalf of a > business? NoBusiness Name: Is the incident currently impacting business > operations? Age: 30 - 39Address: 406 West 25th StreetAddress > (continued): Suite/Apt./Mail Stop: 1RECity: New YorkCounty: Country: United > States of AmericaState: New YorkZip Code/Route: 10001Phone > Number: 6464549107Email Address: g(a)xny.ioBusiness IT POC, if > applicable: Other Business POC, if applicable: Financial > Transaction(s)Transaction Type: OtherIf other, please specify: Notary > FraudTransaction Amount: 2400.00Transaction Date: 10/6/2022Was the money > sent? No > ------------------------------ > > Victim Bank Name: Victim Bank Address: Victim Bank Address > (continued): Victim Bank Suite/Mail Stop: Victim Bank City: Victim Bank > Country: Victim Bank State: Victim Bank Zip Code/Route: Victim Name on > Account: Victim Account Number: > ------------------------------ > > Recipient Bank Name: Recipient Bank Address: Recipient Bank Address > (continued): Recipient Bank Suite/Mail Stop: Recipient Bank City: Recipient > Bank Country: Recipient Bank State: Recipient Bank Zip > Code/Route: Recipient Name on Account: Recipient Bank Routing > Number: Recipient Account Number: Recipient Bank SWIFT Code: Description of > IncidentProvide a description of the incident and how you were victimized. > Provide information not captured elsewhere in this complaint form.Hello: I > was hired as a contractor for a online drop shipping company. The firm sent > packages to my home address. The shipping manager asked me to retrieve a > package by providing a notorized authorization letter. Upon reviewing the > authorization letter and searching New York State's notary verification > system, it appeared the notary was forged. A copy of the letter may be > accessed here: > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hqzatqez7yWs7ZZq76RBYy2zzi6NiDw9/view?usp=… > Below, you will find the exchange with the shipping manager. On October 31 > the firm denied payment for employment and has 'gone missing.' Given my > personal and professional association with xNY.io - Bank.org I am concerned > about being associated with felony notary Fraud. Furthrtmore, xNY.io - > Bank.org is party to the Clayton Act and/or an entrapment exercise. Thank > you Gunnar Larson 646-454-9107 Which of the following were used in this > incident? (Check all that apply.)☑ Spoofed Email☑ Similar Domain☑ Email > Intrusion > > ☐ OtherPlease specify: > > Other InformationIf an email was used in this incident, please provide a > copy of the entire email including full email headers. ---------- Forwarded > message --------- From: Dorothy Berry <dorothy.berry(a)dvlemail.com> Date: > Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 2:44 PM Subject: Re: 290283 To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > I will coordinate with our Legal team regarding this. The authorization > letter was given by the customer. --- Kind regards, Dorothy Berry | Manager > Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 DELTA VISION (DVS > Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?en…> > (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed ---- On Fri, 07 > Oct 2022 14:33:19 -0400 Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote --- No. I won't go > present an authorized letter to anyone with a fake notarized stamp on it. > Please advise. On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:48 PM Dorothy Berry < > dorothy.berry(a)dvlemail.com> wrote: Did you try picking up package and > show Authorization letter to them? --- Kind regards, Dorothy Berry | > Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 DELTA VISION (DVS > Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?en…> > (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed ---- On Fri, 07 > Oct 2022 08:56:52 -0400 Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote --- Ms. Berry: I > am having trouble verifying the authentication of the notarized document.. > I just left you a message. Please advise best next steps. Thank you, Gunnar > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 4:33 PM Dorothy Berry <dorothy.berry(a)dvlemail.com> > wrote: Good day! Please find the attached file. Thanks. --- Kind regards, > Dorothy Berry | Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 > DELTA VISION (DVS Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?en…> > (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed Are there any > other witnesses or victims to this incident?Yes.If you have reported this > incident to other law enforcement or government agencies, please provide > the name, phone number, email, date reported, report number, etc.[No > response provided]Check here if this an update to a previously filed > complaint: ☐Who Filed the ComplaintWere you the victim in the incident > described above? Yes > > Name: Business Name: Phone Number: Email Address: > > Digital Signature > > By digitally signing this document, I affirm that the information I > provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand > that providing false information could make me subject to fine, > imprisonment, or both. (Title 18, U.S.Code, Section 1001) > > Digital Signature: Gunnar Larson > > Thank you. Your complaint was submitted to the IC3. Please save or print a > copy of your complaint before closing this window. *This is the only time > you will have to make a copy of your complaint.* > >

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By me at Foreign Policy: global commons for public data collaboration
by Douglas Lucas 28 Aug '24

28 Aug '24

Hello cypherpunks, Yesterday Foreign Policy published my new article advocating for a proposed global commons framework for public data collaboration. My article uses the controversy over the U.S. Tiktok ban legislation as a springboard to accurately bash other social media giants too -- and then discuss decoupling apps from databases as well as separating information into layers. Today, corporate-owned data, personal data, and public data are all hopelessly mixed together, but it doesn't have to be that way. Such as ecosystem as this would allow us, for example, to have boycott-assistance apps in our pockets, updating in real time, gamified with leaderboards for best boycotters, resistant to takedown by corporate interests. But that's just one potential application. Really, any collaboration with planetwide, dynamically updating public data that anyone could dream up would be possible, though not consequence-free of course. The paywall-jumping gift hyperlink to my article seems to function only sporadically, so I'll include an alternate hyperlink as well. Gift: https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/08/27/biden-tiktok-bytedance-china-ban-getge… Alternate: https://archive.ph/9Ss1S

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