February 2025 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

NCAA Wins First Round In Latest Fight Over Athlete Eligibility
by Gunnar Larson 22 Feb '25

22 Feb '25

NCAA Wins First Round In Latest Fight Over Athlete Eligibility <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300479?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By David Steele A University of Georgia baseball player's request for a temporary restraining order to allow him to play immediately this season was denied by a Georgia federal judge, after the NCAA argued that its eligibility policies should not be overridden without a "more fulsome" hearing. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300479?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300479?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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No Deal In Sight For DOJ's Case Against Amex GBT Merger
by Gunnar Larson 22 Feb '25

22 Feb '25

No Deal In Sight For DOJ's Case Against Amex GBT Merger <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300624?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Bryan Koenig The Justice Department and American Express Global Business Travel appear unlikely to settle a government challenge to the planned $570 million purchase of CWT, according to a New York federal court filing that came just a day after the transaction got a boost from U.K. authorities. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300624?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300624?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Ex-Heritage Pharma CEO Disciplined Over Price-Fixing Case
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Ex-Heritage Pharma CEO Disciplined Over Price-Fixing Case <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300633?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Carla Baranauckas The New Jersey Supreme Court has retroactively suspended the former chief executive of Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. from the state bar for three years over his role in a price-fixing conspiracy. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300633?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300633?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Judge's Son Concedes Misstatement To Police After Shooting
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Judge's Son Concedes Misstatement To Police After Shooting <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300738?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Gina Kim The son of a California judge on trial for allegedly murdering his wife with a handgun acknowledged during cross-examination Thursday that he didn't see his father pull the gun out and aim it at the victim before firing, despite telling police otherwise. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300738?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300738?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Conn. Atty Seeks New Injunction Against Ex-Law Partner
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Conn. Atty Seeks New Injunction Against Ex-Law Partner <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300714?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Brian Steele Connecticut attorney Ryan McKeen is causing irreparable harm to the windup of his former law firm and should be barred from any further involvement like communicating with vendors, contractors and accountants, his onetime 50-50 partner told a state court judge in seeking a temporary injunction. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300714?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300714?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Competition Group Of The Year: Cravath
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Competition Group Of The Year: Cravath <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2278524?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Christopher Cole Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP scored a trailblazing antitrust verdict for Epic Games when a California federal jury decided Google's Play Store illegally dominated the Android app market, making Cravath one of the 2024 Law360 Competition Groups of the Year. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2278524?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2278524?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Sen. Warren Wants DOJ To Probe Disney-FuboTV Deal
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Sen. Warren Wants DOJ To Probe Disney-FuboTV Deal <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300510?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Jared Foretek Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to "closely scrutinize" Disney's acquisition of a majority stake in the live television streamer Fubo, saying the deal raises serious antitrust concerns and could allow Disney to inflate prices. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300510?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300510?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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JPMorgan Has 'Buyer's Remorse' Over $175M Buy, Javice Says
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

JPMorgan Has 'Buyer's Remorse' Over $175M Buy, Javice Says <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300803?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Pete Brush Frank founder Charlie Javice believed in her student loan company, her lawyer told a Manhattan federal jury Thursday, pushing back against charges that the executive tricked JPMorgan Chase into a $175 million acquisition by claiming the case is about "buyer's remorse." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300803?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2300803?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Re: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Madam Attorney General James: On Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM, xNY.io - Bank.org came to you with the below memo; with aim to execute N.Y. Executive Law, Article 15 § 297. Procedure 1. Additionally, § 298-a. Application of article to certain acts committed outside the state of New York, (Israel Crisis). Musk Says He'll Drop OpenAI Bid If It Scraps 'For Profit' Plans <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2297699?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Jade Martinez-Pogue Elon Musk has hit back at OpenAI's claim that his $97.375 billion takeover bid is improper, noting if the ChatGPT maker agrees to nix plans to become a for-profit business, his offer will be dropped. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2297699?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2297699?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> War in the Middle East is not a for profit exercise. However, Peace on Earth is xNY.io - Bank.org's revenue engine. Reiterating our November 2, 2023 plea to the esteemed NYAG: This memo aims to execute N.Y. Executive Law, Article 15 § 297. Procedure 1. Additionally, § 298-a. Application of article to certain acts committed outside the state of New York, (Israel Crisis). Warm regards, Gunnar Larson -- Gunnar Donald Arthur Peter Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 646-554-7514 On Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Dear Madam Attorney General James: > > xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks a response from your office concerning the > message below. > > Today in Manhattan, the FTX case will soon be sent for jury deliberation. > According to NPR, "... FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of > orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history." > > Additionally, today Donald Trump's civil fraud trial continues in New York > City. > > Attorney General James, as you are aware xNY.io - Bank.org has an ongoing > dialog with your office concerning a 'RICO.' The New York State Department > of Financial Services records office has responded with a memo concerning > the "Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement" here: > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1reLapm-6C0QJZhPKIPtN5HZGbYhTxZMh/view?usp=… > . > > This memo aims to execute N.Y. Executive Law, Article 15 § 297. Procedure > 1. Additionally, § 298-a. Application of article to certain acts committed > outside the state of New York, (Israel Crisis). > > Kind regards, > > 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 > > On Sat, Jun 18, 2022, 4:44 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > >> Dear Attorney General Letitia James: >> >> xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC seeks to earn your esteemed approval to engage the >> New York False Claims Act under urgent pretences. >> >> Today's correspondence marks the first time in history, a self-titled >> "mafia" (aka, the "PayPal Mafia '') is compelled to answer publicly the >> decision to manipulate both the New York False Claims Act and the Martin >> Act against one another. >> >> - Madam Attorney General, your leadership approach has historical >> context >> <https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/climate/exxon-climate-lawsuit-new-york.h…> >> to logic and ultimate Exxon Mobil vs. New York State >> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLp9RIYw8mAh1SRG8E9PMEK94SV-viUN/view?usp=…> case >> precedent. >> - xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC research and development notes our hawkish >> approach to ESG, D&O and LBO innovation. >> - xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC sees this not a democrat vs. republican >> concern as Mr. Elon Musk (CEO, SpaceX and Tesla) claims. False pretense to >> protect free speech are now being debated as party to a $200B pryamid >> scheme. >> >> Ms. James, on May 21, 2022 xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC >> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lv9Wt6y1ld4bNap0z3epIxttEGiP_oVpfxH0GTS…> >> contacted the SpaceX Corporation with reasonable concern of CEO Musk's >> intent behind the $44B Twitter LBO. The Orlando Police Pension Fund shared >> similar concerns to the intent behind Twitter's LBO as illegal. >> >> Since, market forces suggest that SpaceX and Tesla directors are part of >> interlocking directorate, self proclaimed the PayPal Mafia. The racket >> could waterfall to problem(s) at the New York State Department of Financial >> Services with Superintendent association to D&O insurance regulation. >> >> Ms. James, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC seeks your office's urgent assessment >> of this matter. We aim to earn approval to explore the New York False >> Claims Act to confront SpaceX as a racket. >> >> *Like a house of cards, the PayPal Mafia racket could risk a waterfall >> of D&O interlocking directorate insolvencies. In summary: * >> >> 1. xNY.io - Bank.org's May 21, 2022 memo to SpaceX questioned intent >> behind baseless claims pioneered by SpaceX's CEO, branding ESG a scam via >> Exxon Mobil. Obviously, Exxon Mobil vs. New York State >> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLp9RIYw8mAh1SRG8E9PMEK94SV-viUN/view?usp=…> alludes >> Mr. Musk party to a false claim. >> 2. SpaceX has failed to establish a preponderance of evidence and >> burden of proof not a racket. >> 3. SpaceX has failed to prove that Twitter's LBO is not false claim >> to free speech protection. >> 4. True social innovation cannot sponsor a fake news racket that >> could jeopardize space exploration and war. >> 5. Twitter's LBO dealmakers (Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase) >> company balance sheets, financial statements and other corporate records do >> not impact xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC holding a racket accountable to false >> claims. >> >> The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla leveraging Exxon Mobil as an ESG >> securities scam does not preclude the PayPal Mafia's intent to engage false >> claims at the sacrifice of New York State's financial future. >> >> Madam Attorney General James, we hope to hear from your esteemed office >> and learn assessment of best next steps. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar >> >> -- >> *Gunnar Larson * >> *xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> - Bank.org <http://bank.org/>, PBC* >> >> 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 >> >> On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 9:34 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: >> >>> May 21, 2022 >>> >>> BY ELECTRONIC MAIL >>> >>> SpaceX Corporation >>> Board of Directors >>> One Rocket Road >>> Hawthorne, California >>> 90250 >>> Sales(a)SpaceX.com >>> >>> Re: Potential SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate >>> Markets >>> >>> Dear SpaceX Board of Directors: >>> >>> From our New York headquarters, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC embodies the >>> notion that rather than a merry-go-round, the process of change and >>> innovation is like a slide. >>> >>> Today’s memo aims to notify the SpaceX Corporation of concern of >>> potential market manipulation that could impact cross-border digital asset >>> innovation, free speech in the United States of America, the global ESG >>> economy and Moon exploration. >>> >>> Please find the attached memo >>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lv9Wt6y1ld4bNap0z3epIxttEGiP_oVpfxH0GTS…> >>> addressed to SpaceX's board of directors. >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> >>

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Trump Executive Order Could Hinder Crypto Rules, SEC Suits
by Gunnar Larson 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

Trump Executive Order Could Hinder Crypto Rules, SEC Suits <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2300163?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Jessica Corso A new executive order giving the White House more power over independent agencies could slow rulemaking and enforcement activity at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and even put a damper on its ability to write rules governing the cryptocurrency industry, legal experts told Law360. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2300163?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2300163?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…>

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