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Freshfields-Led Barclays Sells German Consumer Biz
by Gunnar Larson 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

Freshfields-Led Barclays Sells German Consumer Biz <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2292020?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Dawood Fakhir Barclays PLC said Monday that it has completed the sale of its German consumer finance business to Austrian lender BAWAG Group AG in a move to simplify its operations. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2292020?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2292020?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: BREAKING: Musk "Calls for Federal Defunding NPR" –>
by Gunnar Larson 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Breaking News <info(a)dscc.org> Date: Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 11:30 AM Subject: BREAKING: Musk "Calls for Federal Defunding NPR" –> To: <g(a)xny.io> ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ *BREAKING:* *Republicans and Elon Musk to team up to DEFUND NPR! * [image: Elon Musk] <https://go.dscc.org/go/20858?ask=5&t=7&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…> *We've launched an EMERGENCY petition to fight back, but it closes at midnight! Sign on NOW to support NPR >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/20858?ask=5&t=8&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…>* Add My Name <https://go.dscc.org/go/20858?ask=5&t=9&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…> Team, Republicans and Elon Musk are *already* retaliating against institutions that won't fall in line behind Trump *-- and now they're planning to DEFUND NPR!* It's clear: Trump and his administration will go after ANY media institution that dares to provide accurate, non-biased reporting to the American people. *We can't stay silent while Musk tears down long-trusted sources of critical information and reporting, so we've launched an URGENT Live Petition to prove where Americans stand.* But right now, your signature isn't on our list! *Please add your name right away:**Sign on to back NPR against Musk's revenge attacks >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/20858?ask=5&t=10&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…>* Add My Name <https://go.dscc.org/go/20858?ask=5&t=11&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…> Thank you, Team DSCC Derivative of photo <https://go.dscc.org/go/20811?t=1&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.io&addr…> by U.S. Air Force / Trevor Cokley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://go.dscc.org/go/1271?t=2&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.io&addr1…>. * If you've recently responded or done so with a different email address, thank you! Online records may not be up to date, but don't worry -- your responses have been recorded. [image: Chip in $5 monthly to flip the Senate] <https://secure.actblue.com/donate/support-senate-democrats-2025-q1-recurrin…> ------------------------------ The DSCC is the only committee solely dedicated to supporting Democrats in the U.S. Senate, and our work relies on grassroots supporters like you. If you'd like to make a contribution to support us, please *click here <https://secure.actblue.com/donate/support-senate-democrats-2025-q1?refcode=…>*. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/signup/receive-fewer-emails/?t=5&akid=19492%2E26297126%…>* to receive fewer emails. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/unsubscribe/unsubscribe/?t=6&akid=19492%2E26297126%2E1v…>* to unsubscribe. Paid for by the DSCC | PO Box 96047, Washington, DC 20090 | *dscc.org <https://www.dscc.org/>* | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to the DSCC are not tax deductible.

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Watch "President Trump signs No Men in Women's Sports executive order (Feb. 5, 2025)" on YouTube
by Gunnar Larson 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

https://youtu.be/hsRESAnRdBY?si=iiT-iiDO-sFrJ8LQ President Donald Trump signed the No Men in Women's Sports executive order, aiming to ban trans athletes from athletic competition outside of their assigned gender.

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Fwd: Last Chance! Apply Now for Spring 2025 - Deadline Extended!
by Gunnar Larson 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency <digitalcurrency(a)unic.ac.cy> Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2025, 8:13 AM Subject: Last Chance! Apply Now for Spring 2025 - Deadline Extended! To: Gunnar <g(a)xny.io> View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/0966b8d8ce30/applicationdeadlinextended-11494148?e=b9a58…> <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> *Hello Gunnar,* *The application deadline for the MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> program is extended until Monday, 3 February 2025! Don't miss this last chance to apply and boost your career with the world's #1 graduate program focused on blockchain and crypto. Join 1,650+ students from over 110 countries. * Start your MSc in Blockchain & Digital Currency here <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> The MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency program has helped financial services and business professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and public administrators gain a deeper understanding of the technical foundations of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, their potential interactions with existing monetary and financial systems, and the opportunities for innovation in digital currency systems. *Student Experience**: * <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> "The MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency program has been pivotal for me stepping into my new role! The program is a MUST in order to gain the skills required to navigate and lead in an emerging tokenized economy. The intersectionality between technology, law, programming value, and the application of blockchain was perhaps most stimulating for me. During my journey, I was impressed with the level of diversity in participants from all over the world, whether CEOs, physicians, lawyers, people across our society, we were all equal in our path towards achieving this coveted degree." *Monique J. Morrow, Class of 2019*, ex-CTO Cisco, Independent Board Director at Hedera The 23rd edition of our world-renowned free MOOC on Mastering Web3 <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> starts on 10 February 2025. This comprehensive course will equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the dynamic world of blockchain, crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse. Register now <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> to start your Web3 journey! [image: Website] <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> Website <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> [image: Twitter] <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> Twitter <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> [image: LinkedIn] <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> LinkedIn <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> [image: Facebook] <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> Facebook <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> *Copyright © 2025 University of Nicosia, All rights reserved.* *Our e-mail: *digitalcurrency(a)unic.ac.cy *CY Tel. Number:* +357 22 367504* | US Tel. Number:* +1 888 367 0814 You can also forward to a friend <https://us18.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&id=2…> | update your preferences <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/profile?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&id=ab…> | unsubscribe from this list <https://unic.us18.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=9ed28d2c07a5971bfa0d5a121&i…> . ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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SCOTUSblog Publisher Can't Shield Home From Forfeiture
by Gunnar Larson 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

SCOTUSblog Publisher Can't Shield Home From Forfeiture <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2291011?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Nadia Dreid SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein won't be able to shield his Washington, D.C., residence from forfeiture by substituting various properties in South Carolina as he battles charges that he dodged taxes and used his law firm's money to pay off gambling debts. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2291011?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2291011?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Fwd: Financial Services Forum Statement on 2025 Stress Test Scenarios
by Gunnar Larson 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Barbara Hagenbaugh <bhagenbaugh(a)fsforum.com> Date: Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 5:53 PM Subject: Financial Services Forum Statement on 2025 Stress Test Scenarios To: Gunnar Larson <G(a)xny.io> “The nation’s largest banks are strong, well-capitalized, and play a crucial role in the economy.” ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ “The nation’s largest banks are strong, well-capitalized, and play a crucial role in the economy.” <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-r/> *Financial Services Forum Statement on 2025 Stress Test Scenarios* <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-y/> *“The nation’s largest banks are strong, well-capitalized, and play a crucial role in the economy.”* *Washington, D.C. –* Financial Services Forum President and CEO Kevin Fromer issued the following statement today after the Federal Reserve released the scenarios for its annual bank stress tests: “The nation’s largest banks are strong, well-capitalized, and play a crucial role in supporting American households and businesses, even amidst significant economic challenges. Various hypothetical stress tests, along with the real-life stress tests of the pandemic and the 2023 banking turmoil, demonstrated that the largest U.S. banks can and do serve as a stronghold for the economy and the financial sector. “Forum members have more than tripled their capital levels over the past 15 years. The stress test scenarios released today reflect a continuation of the highly rigorous standards applied to the largest banks since 2009. “We appreciate the Federal Reserve's reaffirmation today that it will take steps to establish the same transparency and public accountability in the stress tests that are provided for all other capital requirements. These and other changes would decrease volatility and foster the ability of consumers and businesses to borrow and engage in other banking activities, supporting the economy.” Please review related *content* <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-j/> from the Forum on stress testing. ### *The Financial Services Forum is an economic policy and advocacy organization whose members are the eight largest and most diversified financial institutions headquartered in the United States. Forum member institutions are a leading source of lending and investment in the United States and serve millions of consumers, businesses, investors, and communities throughout the country. The Forum promotes policies that support savings and investment, financial inclusion, deep and liquid capital markets, a competitive global marketplace, and a sound financial system.* *Visit our website: **fsforum.com* <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-t/> *Follow us on Twitter **@fsforum* <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-i/>* and **LinkedIn* <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-d/> [image: Twitter] <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-h/>[image: LinkedIn] <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-k/>[image: Website] <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-u/>[image: Instagram] <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-o/>[image: Threads] <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-b/>[image: YouTube] <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-n/> <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-l-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-x/> The Financial Services Forum is an economic policy and advocacy organization whose members are the eight largest and most diversified financial institutions headquartered in the United States. The Forum promotes policies that support savings and investment, financial inclusion, deep and liquid capital markets, a competitive global marketplace, and a sound financial system. Unsubscribe <https://financialservicesforum.cmail19.com/t/r-u-thyhuuz-njyjukhihy-m/>

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BREAKING: Lawmakers Vote To Advance Commerce Nominee Lutnick
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

BREAKING: Lawmakers Vote To Advance Commerce Nominee Lutnick <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2291606?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Jade Martinez-Pogue Senate lawmakers on Wednesday morning voted to advance Wall Street financier Howard Lutnick's nomination to serve as the Secretary of Commerce, moving the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO one step closer to helming the department that oversees international trade, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other agencies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2291606?nl_pk=fb10114…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2291606?nl_pk=fb10114…>

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'Is This A Joke?' Judge Denies Atty Fees For Grocery Patrons
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

'Is This A Joke?' Judge Denies Atty Fees For Grocery Patrons <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2292581?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Bryan Koenig A California federal judge had so little tolerance for shoppers claiming victory and seeking attorney fees from the abandoned Kroger-Albertsons merger that in tossing their motion and underlying lawsuit he noted with incredulity, "Plaintiffs are actually making these arguments." Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2292581?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2292581?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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NYC Mayor's Ex-Aide Seeks Wiretap Data As DA Investigates
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

NYC Mayor's Ex-Aide Seeks Wiretap Data As DA Investigates <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2293066?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Frank G. Runyeon Defense counsel for the former chief adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday pushed state prosecutors to expand access to evidence of alleged bribery tied to ongoing probes. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2293066?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2293066?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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Google Gets OkCaller's 'Incoherent' Antitrust Claims Tossed
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Google Gets OkCaller's 'Incoherent' Antitrust Claims Tossed <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2293134?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Craig Clough A Florida federal judge on Tuesday tossed for good antitrust claims from the company behind reverse phone number lookup website OkCaller.com, saying the newly amended suit does not rectify the previous problems, or if it does, the court cannot decipher the "incoherent" arguments. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2293134?nl_pk=fb10114…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2293134?nl_pk=fb10114…>

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