February 2025 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Doctors Org. Wants Health Agency Website Info Restored
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Doctors Org. Wants Health Agency Website Info Restored <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2294316?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…> By Lauren Berg An advocacy organization representing physicians asked a Washington, D.C., federal judge Thursday to require federal agencies to restore public-health related web pages and data that were taken down after the Office of Personnel Management directed the agencies to root out references to "gender ideology" on their websites. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2294316?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2294316?nl_pk=0f5983ea-0173-4e74-85e…>

1 0

US To Appeal Block On Corporate Transparency Act
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

US To Appeal Block On Corporate Transparency Act <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2294276?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> By Anna Scott Farrell The federal government plans to challenge an order preventing it from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements for businesses, following the U.S. Supreme Court's pause of another nationwide block on the law in a separate case, according to a notice filed in a Texas federal court. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2294276?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2294276?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…>

1 0

House GOP Floats Stablecoin Bill Amid Debanking Buzz
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

House GOP Floats Stablecoin Bill Amid Debanking Buzz <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2293662?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> By Aislinn Keely House Financial Services lawmakers unveiled a discussion draft of a bill to regulate stablecoins Thursday evening, joining a separate effort introduced in the U.S. Senate earlier this week. Bill attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2293662?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2293662?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…>

1 0

Girardi's Mental Evaluation At NC Prison Extended By 15 Days
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Girardi's Mental Evaluation At NC Prison Extended By 15 Days <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2294272?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Craig Clough A California federal judge Thursday ordered Tom Girardi's psychiatric evaluation at a North Carolina federal prison to be extended by 15 days, and she also lectured Girardi's public defender while saying she "could not have imagined" why it took 17 days to get his client's medical records sent to the facility. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2294272?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2294272?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

1 0

Carr Names Project 2025 Co-Author As FCC General Counsel
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Carr Names Project 2025 Co-Author As FCC General Counsel <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293769?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Christopher Cole A Michigan State University law professor and onetime Jones Day litigator known for his involvement in Project 2025 and criticism of Big Tech will serve as the Federal Communications Commission's top lawyer. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293769?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293769?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

1 0

DOJ To Weigh Criminal Action Against Cos. With DEI Policies
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

DOJ To Weigh Criminal Action Against Cos. With DEI Policies <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2294264?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Sarah Jarvis The U.S. Department of Justice will consider bringing criminal and civil investigations against companies over their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, according to a new memorandum from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2294264?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2294264?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

1 0

How FTC Consumer Protection May Fare Under Reg Freeze
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

How FTC Consumer Protection May Fare Under Reg Freeze <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293785?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> Attorneys at Crowell & Moring consider how President Donald Trump's executive order directing agencies to freeze all pending rulemaking activity may frustrate any Federal Trade Commission efforts to change or eliminate rules that made it across the finish line before the inauguration. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293785?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293785?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

1 0

Filing Claims 'Secret Lockout' Led To Conn. Trial Firm Schism
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Filing Claims 'Secret Lockout' Led To Conn. Trial Firm Schism <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293770?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Emily Sawicki One of the 50-50 partners litigating the dramatic breakup of Connecticut Trial Firm LLC, a personal injury firm known for high-dollar verdicts, has accused his onetime partner of having "plotted a secret lockout" to remove him from the firm, according to a revised derivative complaint filed in Connecticut state court. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293770?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293770?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

1 0

Meta Eyes Texas Skies, Another Crypto IPO, And More Rumors
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Meta Eyes Texas Skies, Another Crypto IPO, And More Rumors <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293228?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Tom Zanki Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. is considering relocating its legal residence to Texas, while cryptocurrency exchange Bullish is moving forward on an initial public offering, and Unilever PLC is eyeing New York as a listing destination for its ice cream business. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293228?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293228?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

1 0

Honeywell To Split Into 3 Entities After Activist Pressure
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Honeywell To Split Into 3 Entities After Activist Pressure <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293984?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Jade Martinez-Pogue Industrial conglomerate Honeywell, advised by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, on Thursday unveiled plans to fully separate its automation and aerospace technology businesses, which when paired with the company's previously announced plan to spin off its advanced materials business, will result in three separate publicly traded companies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293984?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293984?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

1 0