January 2025 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

CFPB Says Block Must Pay Up To $175M Over Cash App
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

CFPB Says Block Must Pay Up To $175M Over Cash App <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285181?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday that it has ordered Block Inc. to pay up to $175 million for alleged anti-fraud, customer service and dispute resolution failures tied to Cash App, its peer-to-peer mobile payment app. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285181?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2285181?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Women, Minority Lawyers Continue Incremental Growth
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Women, Minority Lawyers Continue Incremental Growth <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285222?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Kevin Penton Women, people of color and women of color keep setting records for representation in the nation's legal industry, but a smaller percentage of Black summer associates may portend future challenges, according to a report released Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285222?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285222?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Former NY Cannabis Regulator Backs Embattled Program
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Former NY Cannabis Regulator Backs Embattled Program <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285242?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Sam Reisman The former leader of New York's cannabis regulator and an architect of the state's marijuana legalization law on Thursday defended the integrity of the agency before a roomful of cannabis attorneys, some of whom have litigated against its core policies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285242?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285242?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Giuliani Settles NY Asset Turnover Case After Trial No-Show
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Giuliani Settles NY Asset Turnover Case After Trial No-Show <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285084?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Pete Brush Rudy Giuliani on Thursday settled claims that he must turn over assets to fund a $148 million judgment for defaming two Georgia poll workers, after his failure to show up in court delayed the start of a scheduled bench trial. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285084?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2285084?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Fulton DA Willis Fights Subpoenas In Trump Case Probe
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Fulton DA Willis Fights Subpoenas In Trump Case Probe <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285149?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Kelcey Caulder Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis this week outlined her objections to subpoenas issued by a Georgia state Senate committee investigating her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump, arguing they are overbroad, intended to embarrass her and "defunct" due to the swearing in of a new general assembly. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285149?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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Crypto Firm DRW Wants Out Of SEC's 'Scorched Earth' Suit
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Crypto Firm DRW Wants Out Of SEC's 'Scorched Earth' Suit <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285263?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Katryna Perera The crypto-trading arm of DRW Holdings says it has become the latest target of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's "scorched-earth enforcement campaign against the crypto-asset industry" in its bid to dismiss a suit alleging it engaged in more than $2 billion in unregistered crypto transactions. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285263?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2285263?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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Biden's Imprint On The Judiciary In 6 Charts
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Biden's Imprint On The Judiciary In 6 Charts <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2281530?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Courtney Bublé President Joe Biden leaves office with 235 lifetime judges confirmed, just one more than President Donald Trump seated during his first term, and many firsts for diversity. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2281530?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2281530?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Colo. AG Wants Ruling In Case Grocers' Merger Is Resurrected
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Colo. AG Wants Ruling In Case Grocers' Merger Is Resurrected <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2285396?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Thy Vo The Colorado attorney general on Wednesday urged a Denver judge to rule on the state's challenge to Kroger Co. and Albertsons' merger despite the grocers' claims they've abandoned the deal, arguing the fact that the companies dispute each other's termination of the merger suggests it "may still be operative." Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2285396?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2285396?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Litigation Funding Group Watching Mastercard Row For Now
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Litigation Funding Group Watching Mastercard Row For Now <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2285172?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Ashish Sareen The Association of Litigation Funders has said it is monitoring a spat between consumer advocate Walter Merricks and Innsworth Capital over the settlement of his multibillion-pound class action against Mastercard — but it has not yet intervened. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2285172?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2285172?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: Justice Department and FBI Conduct International Operation to Delete Malware Used by China-Backed Hackers
by Gunnar Larson 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:53 PM Subject: Justice Department and FBI Conduct International Operation to Delete Malware Used by China-Backed Hackers To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases * Justice Department and FBI Conduct International Operation to Delete Malware Used by China-Backed Hackers The Justice Department and FBI announced a multi-month law enforcement operation that, alongside international partners, deleted PlugX malware from thousands of infected computers worldwide. Jan. 14, 2025 Full Press Release <https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/justice-department-and-fbi-conduct-…> ------------------------------ <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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