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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-…>

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Nippon Says US Steel Deal Aligns With Trump Goals
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Nippon Says US Steel Deal Aligns With Trump Goals <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293972?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Al Barbarino Nippon Steel said Thursday that its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of Pennsylvania-based U.S. Steel is in line with President Donald Trump's goals, as the Japanese steelmaker dropped hints of its strategy to get the new administration to approve the deal. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293972?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2293972?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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Fwd: As DOGE Shakeup Looms, a Thiel Protégé Looks to Disrupt U.S. Health Department
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

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FTC GOP Focusing On Merger 'Friction,' AI, 'Censorship'
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

FTC GOP Focusing On Merger 'Friction,' AI, 'Censorship' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2294149?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Bryan Koenig Federal Trade Commission Republicans are beginning to signal their Trump-era policies, including a friendlier approach to mergers with fewer challenges based on "weak or factually unsupported theories," a more hands-off take on artificial intelligence, and a heavy emphasis on combating alleged online censorship of conservatives. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2294149?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2294149?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Allianz UK Detects £157M 'Record' Level Of Fraud In 2024
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Allianz UK Detects £157M 'Record' Level Of Fraud In 2024 <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293930?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joel Poultney Allianz UK on Thursday said it uncovered a total of £157.24 million ($195.94 million) worth of insurance fraud in 2024 — a 10% year-on-year increase in part driven by the rising cost of living increasing the number of consumers turning to scams. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293930?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293930?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Pension Funds Warned Of Impact Of Global Trade War
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Pension Funds Warned Of Impact Of Global Trade War <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293955?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Martin Croucher Pension providers should consider the potential impact on their funding levels of a global trade war in the coming months, a consultancy warned Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293955?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293955?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Energy Trader Faked Illness When Quitting For Rival
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Energy Trader Faked Illness When Quitting For Rival <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293504?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes An energy trading company has won its breach of contract claim against a former employee who quit to work for a rival, after a court concluded that he used sickness as a "ruse" to avoid working during a noncompete restriction period. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293504?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293504?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Mastercard Deal Battle Goes Through The Looking Glass
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

Mastercard Deal Battle Goes Through The Looking Glass <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293997?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joanne Faulkner The landmark class action brought by Walter Merricks against Mastercard has entered "Alice in Wonderland" territory, as the credit card giant is now backing the class representative who sued it in his dispute with his litigation funder over the terms of the controversial settlement, analysts say. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293997?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2293997?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: Former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Indicted on Charges of Economic Espionage
by Gunnar Larson 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 9:08 PM Subject: Former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Indicted on Charges of Economic Espionage To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases * Former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Indicted on Charges of Economic Espionage John Harold Rogers, a former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, was arrested on charges that he conspired to steal Federal Reserve trade secrets for the benefit of the People’s Republic of China. Jan. 31, 2025 Full Press Release <https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/former-senior-adviser-for-the-feder…> ------------------------------ <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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Fw: [cryptome] FB censored link to Cryptome / assass. politics
by John Young 09 Feb '25

09 Feb '25

-----Forwarded Message----- From: <cryptome(a)freelists.org> Sent: Feb 8, 2025 3:50 PM To: <cryptome(a)freelists.org> Subject: [cryptome] FB censored link to Cryptome / assass. politics On Wednesday Feb. 5, Facebook censored my FB comment linking . Facebook cited cybersecurity grounds, and I appealed. On Thursday Feb. 6, FB ruled against my appeal. Linked (https://cryptome.org/ap.htm) FB's final decision. Here are FB's full cybersecurity rules that the platform cited: https://transparency.meta.com/policies/ -- Douglas

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