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Chutkan Says Trump's Pardon Can't 'Whitewash' Jan. 6 Terror
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Chutkan Says Trump's Pardon Can't 'Whitewash' Jan. 6 Terror <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287611?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Lauren Berg President Donald Trump's pardon of defendants accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol "cannot whitewash the blood, feces and terror that the mob left in its wake," U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan wrote Wednesday in an order dismissing one such case. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287611?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287611?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Slam Baldoni Atty's 'Media Blitz'
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Slam Baldoni Atty's 'Media Blitz' <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287532?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Rachel Scharf Counsel for celebrity couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds told a New York federal judge that Justin Baldoni's attorney from Liner Freedman Taitelman & Cooley LLP has violated ethical rules with an "all-out media blitz" during their thorny litigation over the movie "It Ends With Us." Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287532?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287532?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Mich. Justices Doubt Boss Can 'Trap' Workers In Meeting
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Mich. Justices Doubt Boss Can 'Trap' Workers In Meeting <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287368?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Carolyn Muyskens Michigan Supreme Court justices struggled with the proposition Wednesday that a supervisor has some ability to keep employees in a meeting by force, during oral arguments in a former assistant county prosecutor's whistleblower appeal. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287368?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287368?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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BoE Sets Out Data Priorities For Bank CEOs, Warns Of AI Risk
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

BoE Sets Out Data Priorities For Bank CEOs, Warns Of AI Risk <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286774?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Alex Davidson The regulatory arm of the Bank of England has set out 2025 priorities for U.K. and international banks in two "Dear CEO" letters, saying they should use data better at a time of growing use of artificial intelligence. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286774?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286774?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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UK Gov't To Tap Into Bank Accounts Of Benefits Fraudsters
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

UK Gov't To Tap Into Bank Accounts Of Benefits Fraudsters <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2287206?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Tom Fish Benefits cheats who fail to reimburse taxpayers could have cash owed taken directly from their bank accounts, as part of the U.K. government's plan to launch the "biggest fraud crackdown in a generation." Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2287206?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2287206?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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SFO's 1st UWO Hints At New Strategy In Hunt For Illicit Funds
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

SFO's 1st UWO Hints At New Strategy In Hunt For Illicit Funds <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286732?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Christopher Crosby The first unexplained wealth order secured by the Serious Fraud Office, against the former wife of a convicted solicitor, suggests that the agency is thinking creatively about how to use the dirty-money tools at its disposal, although lawyers wonder whether it will be a durable strategy.

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Fwd: Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Bump. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 7:28 PM Subject: Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases * Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty to retaining and transmitting Top Secret national defense information to people who were not entitled to receive it, information which was publicly posted on a social media platform in October 2024. Jan. 17, 2025 Full Press Release <https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/former-cia-analyst-pleads-guilty-to…> ------------------------------ <https://www.facebook.com/FBI> <https://twitter.com/FBI> <https://www.youtube.com/user/FBI> <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> * You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: National Press Releases * Manage Subscription <https://delivery.fbi.gov/account-reminder> | Unsubscribe <https://delivery.fbi.gov/subscriber/c57956fe9830b3f02d21fe7a2581942df706f0b…> If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.fbi.gov/privacy_policy?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=e…> | Visit FBI.gov <https://www.fbi.gov/?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=email&utm_sour…>

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Fwd: Do you approve of my first days in office?
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Yes! Gunnar Donald Arthur Peter Larson ✌️🇺🇸🗽🐋👀⚽️💪 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: President Trump <contact(a)win.donaldjtrump.com> Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 6:18 PM Subject: Do you approve of my first days in office? To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Respond soon please! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1vozAQhn-NuRnBGDA5cEiXoB52pVbd1U…> PRESIDENTIAL FLASH POLL: Do you approve of Trump’s first days in Office? YES <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kc1upDoQhZ_G7IxMubHJgkXnEpTFHSmZmW…> NO <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcGOmzAQhp_G3IzMmGBy4JCURXvoSll120…> I’m hoping your answer is yes, but please share your honest opinion with me right here, right now. ANSWER TRUMP <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcGOmzAQhp_G3IycccDeA4dsWdRDK-2qXV…> [image: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcGOmzAQhp_G3IzMOGAuHLJlaaW20q7aqh…> My agenda is driven solely by the American people. So, once you submit your response, will you also let me know what *Executive Order* I should sign next? Thank you, President Trump ANSWER TRUMP <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcFunDAQhp_G3IxgDNg5cNiUoBxaKVFbtd…> Contributions to Trump National Committee JFC Inc. are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions are subject to the limits and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions from corporations, foreign nationals (i.e., without “green cards”), federal government contractors, and other federally impermissible sources are strictly prohibited. Contributions made in the name of, or refunded by, any other person are unlawful. Paid for by Trump National Committee JFC, Inc., P.O. Box 509, Arlington, VA 22216. Not Authorized by any Candidate or Candidate’s Committee. You are receiving this email at g(a)xny.io Trump National Committee JFC Inc., PO Box 509, Arlington, VA 22216 donaldjtrump.com <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJxkkU1v4yAQhn8NvsWCGcdw8SFdN6pWWynV7q…> If you'd like to change your subscription status follow this link. <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw80L9uwjAQx_GnsTei8znEZvAADVGHVgK1VS…> Privacy Policy <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJxkkc1u2zAQhJ-GukmglrLIHHSwq7gF2gIJ0q…>

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Fwd: Gunnar Larson
by Gunnar Larson 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

wadecapitalllc.com Kevin Wayne Jacobsen ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Charles Stewart <charlesstewart(a)wadecapitalllc.com> Date: Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 5:44 PM Subject: Gunnar Larson To: <G(a)xny.io> Hi Gunnar Larson, My name is Charles, and I represent Gaborose Investments. I recently found your outstanding resume on Careerbuilder and I would like to offer you the opportunity to join us as Asset Manager. Your skills and experience make you a standout candidate for this role and we are excited about the opportunity to have you on our team. If you’re free, I’d appreciate the chance to talk to you about this position and give you more details. If you’re interested, please let me know, and we can arrange a time that works for both of us to connect. Thank you for your time, and I eagerly anticipate your prompt response. Senior Asset Manager Charles Stewart Gaborose Investments

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It’s Being Called the Biggest Grift by a President in U.S. History: Trump and First Lady Launch their Own Crypto Coins
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

https://wallstreetonparade.com/2025/01/its-being-called-the-biggest-grift-b… By Pam Martens and Russ Martens: January 22, 2025 ~ The crypto billionaires who played a major role in putting Donald Trump in the White House and defeating the reelection of honest Senators who had sat on the Senate Banking Committee, were celebrating their big wins at the Crypto Ball last Friday night at the gilded Mellon Auditorium just down the street from the White House, when they were blindsided by a Tweet from President-elect Donald Trump. The Tweet delivered the bombshell news that Trump – two days away from being sworn in as President of the United States — had just launched his own crypto coin: “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for: WINNING! Join my very special Trump Community. GET YOUR $TRUMP NOW. Go to http://gettrumpmemes.com — Have Fun!” Numerous attendees at the Ball thought this was such over-the-top grift, even for Trump, that his X (Twitter) account must have been hacked. Their anger was all the more intensified by Sunday, when the incoming First Lady, Melania Trump, joined the grift with her own crypto coin, called – what else – Melania. Both coins have a price chart that looks like a typical pump and dump scheme. (See TRUMP coin chart here and MELANIA chart here.) The website for the TRUMP coin indicates that 80 percent of the coins will be initially held by the Trump Organization and its affiliates. Under the coin’s “Terms & Conditions,” buyers of the coin must “agree that you will not bring, join or participate in any class action lawsuit as to any claim, dispute or controversy that you may have against any of the Covered Parties” and, in capital letters, it reads: “FOR PURPOSES OF ANY COURT PROCEEDINGS, YOU AGREE THAT ANY SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE, AND NOT A JURY, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BEFORE A JURY.” The glow of the Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees the right to a jury trial for every American for claims exceeding $20, has apparently dimmed for Donald Trump after a 12-person jury unanimously convicted him of 34 felony counts in May of last year. Three of the key charges against King George III that the founders of America placed in the Declaration of Independence were these: “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good… “He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries… “For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…” In an interview on CNN with Anderson Cooper, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a former Harvard Law professor, was asked if this is a conflict of interest since the Trump administration will play a central role in how crypto is regulated. Warren responded with this: “Of course it is. But look: we used to talk about transparency, how we want transparency in government on the notion that if it was out in public, there was sunshine on it, then our elected officials would behave appropriately…This is transparent corruption. This is right out there for everybody to see. You want to influence Donald Trump? Help make him richer. You want to influence Melania Trump to influence Donald Trump? Make her richer. You no longer have to sign up at the Trump Hotel. You just actually come in and make a purchase right on line. That is a corruption that runs so deep and runs to the heart of not just Donald Trump but the entire administration.” It was not that long ago that Donald Trump was a big crypto critic. On July 11, 2019, Trump had Tweeted that he was “not a fan” of crypto; that it was “based on thin air,” and that it could “facilitate unlawful behavior.” Trump’s attitude changed dramatically last July after he delivered a speech at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the speech, Trump pushed the idea that the United States “cannot let China dominate” in the race to innovate with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In reality, a Chinese government ban on transactions of crypto in China dates back to 2021. At 46 minutes and 10 seconds (46:10) on this CSPAN video of the Trump speech at the Bitcoin Conference you can hear Trump say this to the audience: “America will become the world’s undisputed bitcoin mining powerhouse. You’ll be a bitcoin mining powerhouse. You will not have to move your family to China. We will not be moving to China. As we implement these reforms, Bitcoin and crypto will grow our economy, cement American financial dominance and strengthen our entire country, long into the future….” That was the message that the crypto billionaires were expecting Trump to consistently deliver during his presidency; not to climb on a crypto grift bandwagon himself and undermine their agenda in the eyes of the public. Both the TRUMP AND MELANIA crypto coins are known as “Meme Coins.” Meme coins are the bottom of the barrel of the crypto world, with one trading on the Coinbase exchange with the name FARTCOIN. For what scientists and other experts have told Congress about crypto and blockchain, see our report: Despite More than 1600 Tech Scientists Signing a Letter Calling Crypto a Sham, Trump Names a Crypto Cheerleader for SEC Chair

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