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Pot Consultant Says Ex-Partner Breached NDA, Swiped Client
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Pot Consultant Says Ex-Partner Breached NDA, Swiped Client <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2299281?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Mike Curley A Colorado-based cannabis consulting firm is suing one of its subcontractors, saying the other company breached a nondisclosure agreement and used confidential information to steal a contract with a California city. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2299281?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2299281?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Democrats Say DOGE Took 'Trove' Of Musk Rivals' CFPB Data
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Democrats Say DOGE Took 'Trove' Of Musk Rivals' CFPB Data <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300059?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Dorothy Atkins U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif. demanded Wednesday that Elon Musk remove Department of Government Efficiency staffers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, saying Musk's potential conflicts of interest undermine the agency's goals while giving Musk access to a "trove" of confidential corporate data and an unfair advantage against rivals. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300059?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2300059?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Judge Won't Halt PBM Case Over Attack On FTC Independence
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Judge Won't Halt PBM Case Over Attack On FTC Independence <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2299868?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Bryan Koenig A Missouri federal judge refused to temporarily block the Federal Trade Commission's in-house case accusing pharmacy benefits managers of artificially inflating insulin prices through unfair rebate schemes, rejecting the PBMs' claims that the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate safeguards protecting FTC members from at-will presidential removal favors their attempt to stop the case. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2299868?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2299868?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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FTC 'Independence' When Dissent Can 'Get You Fired'
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

FTC 'Independence' When Dissent Can 'Get You Fired' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2298039?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Bryan Koenig The independence of agencies meant to run separately from the executive branch is on the chopping block and observers say that while the Federal Trade Commission already aligns itself with the White House to a large degree, unrestricted presidential power over commissioners could reshape the FTC in important ways. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2298039?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2298039?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Fwd: Do you need a DOGE? [ITNY News]
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: David Gritz <david(a)insurtechny.org> Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 2:22 AM Subject: Do you need a DOGE? [ITNY News] To: <g(a)xny.io> [image: News 39 DOGE] Famously named after a meme cryptocurrency, the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has converted an apolitical tech service - US Digital Service - into a ‘digital strike team’ attracting a firestorm of attention. That raises the question: do insurers need their version of DOGE? Data says maybe. Per Conning, non-commission expense ratios have barely budged since 1977 (data below). And, last we checked, we have better technology today. Insurers must ruthlessly question what is necessary to deliver underwriting performance and quality claims service. If you are looking for ideas on how to do this, we have just the place - InsurTech Spring Conference. Find your best ideas with panels on the Impact of AI on Pricing, The Next Gen Carrier Model, the Next Phase of Automated Underwriting, and Predicting Claims Behavior with Analytics. For newsletter subscribers only, register this week only with Code DOGE2025 for 20% off all ticket types. Event details: www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference/ *Register Now* <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> [image: expense ratio] Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs (Webinar) - AI in Insurance: Beyond Automation <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> Mar 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 30-minute webinar hosted in partnership with HyperExponential Insurtech Spring Conference 2025 <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> Apr 2-3, 2025 | New York - 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall Executive Roundtable: Bringing AI to Reality <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> Apr 1, 2025 | New York - Invite-only Executive Roundtable with a unique AI focus Building California Resilience Post Wildfires <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> Mar 4, 2025 | San Francisco - Hear from 3 VCs and 3 Startups on how to (re)build with resilience in mind InsurTech NY Sponsors Thank you to our InsurTech NY Community Sponsors [image: Sponsors Feb 13 2025 (1)] If you are interested in sponsoring our community or our 2025 Spring conference, send us a note at contact(a)insurtechny.com. [image: image002-for-web-1] Our partners over at Troutman Pepper Locke (Formerly Locke Lord) will be helping to inform the community, by creating a glossary of terms used in the Insurance industry. Life Settlement - means the secondary market sale of an in-force life insurance policy by its original owner, typically… read more <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> InsurTech East Coast Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast. *InsurTech News and Deals* Openly ($193M, Eden Global Partners): MA-based home insurance startup Red Sky Health ($3M, Trevor Burgess): Boston-based AI-driven platform optimizing healthcare claims management *Marsh McLennan* acquired New York based* Acumen Solutions Group*, for undisclosed sum. *Equisoft *Acquired *VisCalc* for an undisclosed sum *Partner Events and Programs* - ClimateTech Connect (April 15-16) - Global Insurance Symposium (April 15-16) - 2025 Resource Pro Summit (April 22-24) - InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025 (April 29-30) See more information about our partner events here: https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/ <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams *Appian *– Senior Compensation Partner *Travelers *– Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts *Gallagher *- Global Programs *Lockton Re* - Senior Claims Consultant | New York *Tokio Marine* - SVP, Excess Casualty Underwriter See more information and apply via our blog: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs <https://d5nLkf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/JA+113/d5nLkf04/VX5lhV6fsmjZN5X2x…> What Type of InsurTech Research Do You Want? We plan to publish research about InsurTech startups, venture capital and investment trends, and insurance executive strategy. Do you have an idea for research that the industry should read about? Share your ideas with us, and we can collaborate. Feel free to reach us at contact(a)insurtechny.com Best, David and Tony InsurTech NY Team InsurTech NY, 43 West, 23rd Street, New York, NY <https://www.google.com/maps/search/43+West,+23rd+Street,+New+York,+NY?entry…> Unsubscribe <https://hs-45779215.s.hubspotemail.net/hs/preferences-center/en/direct?data…> Manage preferences <https://hs-45779215.s.hubspotemail.net/hs/preferences-center/en/page?data=W…>

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Blake Lively Says Other Actresses Will Testify Against Baldoni
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Blake Lively Says Other Actresses Will Testify Against Baldoni <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300132?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Rachel Scharf Blake Lively has bulked up her sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit over the movie "It End With Us," saying two other female cast members were also uncomfortable with Justin Baldoni's behavior on set and are prepared to testify in the messy legal fight. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300132?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> |

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Citi Moves To Appeal NY Judge's Wire Fraud Protection Ruling
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Citi Moves To Appeal NY Judge's Wire Fraud Protection Ruling <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300009?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Sydney Price Citibank NA has asked a New York federal judge for permission to appeal his decision allowing New York's attorney general to move forward with a lawsuit accusing the bank of failing to respond properly to incidents of online wire fraud. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300009?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300009?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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PVC Pipe Giant Atkore Discloses DOJ Grand Jury Probe
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

PVC Pipe Giant Atkore Discloses DOJ Grand Jury Probe <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2299319?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Bryan Koenig Atkore Inc.'s antitrust woes have grown from civil price-fixing litigation targeting the company's PVC pipe manufacturing, according to a new investor filing disclosing a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2299319?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2299319?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Perplexity AI Seeks To Toss Or Transfer Publishers' IP Suit
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Perplexity AI Seeks To Toss Or Transfer Publishers' IP Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2299914?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Andrea Keckley Perplexity AI has asked a New York federal judge to dismiss a copyright and trademark lawsuit filed by the publishers of The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post for lack of jurisdiction or to move the case to its home in California. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2299914?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2299914?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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No Coverage For Seller In NY Ghost Gun Suits, Insurer Says
by Gunnar Larson 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

No Coverage For Seller In NY Ghost Gun Suits, Insurer Says <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300023?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Elizabeth Daley The insurer for a company suspected of selling components used to make illegal "ghost guns" told a New York federal court that it owed no coverage for three underlying government suits alleging that the company contributed to the sale of weapons that are harder for law enforcement to trace. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300023?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2300023?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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