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Mass. Wants Info On Robinhood's March Madness Contracts
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Mass. Wants Info On Robinhood's March Madness Contracts <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2315062?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Sarah Jarvis Massachusetts' secretary of state has issued a subpoena to Robinhood Markets Inc. related to the trading platform's sporting event contracts tied to this year's March Madness tournaments, officials said Monday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2315062?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2315062?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Fwd: Two Eastern European Organized Crime Leaders Convicted of Murder-for-Hire Targeting U.S.-Based Journalist on Behalf of Iranian Government
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 10:34 AM Subject: Two Eastern European Organized Crime Leaders Convicted of Murder-for-Hire Targeting U.S.-Based Journalist on Behalf of Iranian Government To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases * Two Eastern European Organized Crime Leaders Convicted of Murder-for-Hire Targeting U.S.-Based Journalist on Behalf of Iranian Government Rafat Amirov (also known as Farkhaddin … [View More]

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Feds, Javice Rest In Trial Over JPMorgan's $175M Frank Buy
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Feds, Javice Rest In Trial Over JPMorgan's $175M Frank Buy <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2315077?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Stewart Bishop Manhattan federal prosecutors and Charlie Javice on Monday both wrapped up their cases in the trial of the former Frank CEO and another executive, who are accused of tricking JPMorgan into buying the education startup for $175 million based on false information. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2315077?… [View More]

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'Enough Is Enough': Tornado Cash Users Demand Judgment
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

'Enough Is Enough': Tornado Cash Users Demand Judgment <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2314813?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Aislinn Keely Challengers to the Treasury Department's now-dissolved sanctions of crypto mixer Tornado Cash on Monday urged a Texas federal judge to make clear that the designation was unlawful despite the government's claims that the case is moot now that it has removed Tornado Cash from its blocked persons list. 2 documents attached | Read full … [View More]

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SEC, FINRA Enforcement Heads Say Crypto Still A Focus
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

SEC, FINRA Enforcement Heads Say Crypto Still A Focus <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2315001?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Sarah Jarvis Heads of enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority indicated Monday the agencies are keeping their eyes on cryptocurrency, even as the former has backed off of various cases and investigations involving crypto. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/… [View More]

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Retirement Plan Suits Show Value Of Cybersecurity Policies
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Retirement Plan Suits Show Value Of Cybersecurity Policies <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2313012?nl_pk=fb10114…> Several data breach class actions that were recently filed against retirement plan administrator The Pension Specialists in Illinois federal court are a reminder that developing and following a good written cybersecurity policy provides a blueprint for compliance and may prevent lawsuits, says Carol Buckmann at Cohen & Buckmann. Read full article »… [View More]

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Justices Decline To Revisit Landmark Press Freedom Ruling
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Justices Decline To Revisit Landmark Press Freedom Ruling <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2314693?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Katie Buehler The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied casino mogul and Trump donor Steve Wynn's bid to overturn a landmark ruling on press freedom that established a high evidentiary standard for public figures to pursue defamation claims. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2314693?nl_pk=fb10114…> | … [View More]

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UMich Students Sue Over Ex-Coach's Alleged Hacking
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

UMich Students Sue Over Ex-Coach's Alleged Hacking <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2314702?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Carolyn Muyskens Student-athletes are claiming the University of Michigan and a software company failed to safeguard their private information from an assistant football coach recently charged with computer crimes, filing a lawsuit one day after the former coach's indictment was unveiled. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.… [View More]

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Period App Users Get $3.5M In Privacy Deal With Analytics Co.
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Period App Users Get $3.5M In Privacy Deal With Analytics Co. <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2314855?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Rae Ann Varona A defunct mobile analytics company caught up in a proposed class action alleging a menstruation tracking app impermissibly shared health information with Google and others has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with app users, given its "limited pool of funds," app users informed a California federal court on Friday. Settlement … [View More]

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Judges Question T-Mobile Over Skipping Jury Trial
by Gunnar Larson 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Judges Question T-Mobile Over Skipping Jury Trial <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2314853?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Jared Foretek Judges from the D.C. Circuit on Monday questioned why T-Mobile and Sprint didn't exercise their right to challenge the Federal Communications Commission's $92 million combined fine for selling subscriber locations in a jury trial, suggesting that option may have been more fruitful than paying the fine and going to appellate court. Read full … [View More]

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