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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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'Sloppy' Work Hurts Lab's $20.6M Insurance Suit, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

'Sloppy' Work Hurts Lab's $20.6M Insurance Suit, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2292981?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Brian Steele A Connecticut federal judge said Tuesday that a contract lawsuit against insurer Aetna Inc. and its owner CVS Health Corp., seeking about $20.6 million in payment for laboratory services, seems to "suffer" from the fact that the plaintiff filed dozens of similar cases in short order. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2292981?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2292981?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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Greenpeace - Voyage to Save the Whales - Short Version
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Voyage-to-Save-the-Whales---Short-Vers… Voyage to Save the Whales - Short Version Footage of Greenpeace's first campaigns to halt the hunting of whales by the Soviet whaling fleet in 1975 and 1976. Includes dramatic footage of Greenpeace activists placing themselves in the path of harpoons. Restrictions For licensing this film please contact Omni Films. For clip sales contact Greenpeace International.

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Coinbase Taps BigLaw Firms In Bid To End Crypto 'Debanking'
by Gunnar Larson 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Coinbase Taps BigLaw Firms In Bid To End Crypto 'Debanking' <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2292838?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Aislinn Keely Crypto exchange Coinbase urged regulators Tuesday to clarify that banks can offer crypto custody and execution services, submitting a letter featuring a report from three BigLaw firms asserting that federal laws and regulations already allow banks to wade further into digital asset activities. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2292838?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2292838?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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How many names are on the Stanley Cup? There are currently 2,394 individuals who are engraved on the Cup.
by Gunnar Larson 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFojpCqMgL2/?igsh=OGpkbnc1ZjFjcmsx How many names are on the Stanley Cup? There are currently 2,394 individuals who are engraved on the Cup. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/nhl/stanley-cup-height-weight-names-ma… Not every name that has ever been engraved is on the current version, though. The Cup is made up of five barrel rings that get replaced once the bottom one gets filled up. When a new ring is needed, the top one is removed and the new one moves to the bottom. The newest barrel ring was added when the Washington Capitals won the 2018 Stanley Cup. To make room, the top band featuring champions from the 1953-54 Detroit Red Wings to the 1964-65 Montreal Canadiens was removed. It was the third band to be retired and shipped to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Counting retired bands, 3,385 individuals have been engraved onto the Cup. The Stanley Cup currently has over 2,300 names engraved on it. However, the total number of names that have ever been engraved on the cup is over 3,400. Explanation The number of names on the Stanley Cup changes because the cup is made up of barrel rings that are replaced when the bottom ring fills up. The format and location of the engravings have changed over the years. The names of the team and players who win the Stanley Cup are engraved on the cup each season. To be eligible to have their name engraved on the cup, a player must have appeared in at least one Stanley Cup Final game or 41 regular-season games with a team.

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