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Interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba discusses her swearing-in ceremony. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CHQggjzQf/
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CHQggjzQf/ Interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba discusses her swearing-in ceremony.

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WeRealize Denies JPMorgan's Breach Claim In JV Dispute
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

WeRealize Denies JPMorgan's Breach Claim In JV Dispute <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2314546?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes Fintech business WeRealize has hit back at a JPMorgan Chase & Co. unit's latest claim in a protracted battle, denying allegations that it was planning to breach the terms of a joint venture shareholder agreement. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2314546?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2314546?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Sotomayor Urges Caution On Nondelegation Doctrine Revamp
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Sotomayor Urges Caution On Nondelegation Doctrine Revamp <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2316201?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> By Katie Buehler U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor cautioned her colleagues during oral arguments Wednesday against using a challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's administration of a broadband subsidy program as a way to resurrect the long-dormant nondelegation doctrine. Several conservative justices, however, seemed willing to disregard that admonition. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2316201?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2316201?nl_pk=6e763a2a-9f82-44c…>

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Re: Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security (Draft for Comment); Trade Court Skewers ITC Over Secretive Redaction Policy; Chinese Fintech Investors Urge NJ Court To Keep Suit Alive
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Dear Cyberspace Administration of China: xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks clarification to the recent notice of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Public Comments on the Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security (Draft for Comment) below. Trade Court Skewers ITC Over Secretive Redaction Policy <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2316784?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> By Dorothy Atkins The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a stinging rebuke of the U.S. International Trade Commission Thursday, clarifying disclosure laws and accusing the quasi-judicial agency of being too protective of information it deems "confidential" in violation of basic transparency rules. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2316784?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2316784?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> Chinese Fintech Investors Urge NJ Court To Keep Suit Alive <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2316836?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> By Sydney Price Investors in Chinese fintech company 9F Inc. urged a New Jersey federal judge to keep their securities class action alive on Thursday, arguing that their third amended complaint now includes the specific details the court previously said would make their securities fraud claims viable. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2316836?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2316836?nl_pk=35f19b02-1b5d-…> xNY.io - Bank.org respectfully reserves all Interjurisdictional rights. Thank you, Gunnar Larson -- Gunnar Donald Arthur Peter Larson *xNY.io - Bank.org* 917-580-8053 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001 On Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:20 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Sending you the very best regards. > > Thank you, > > Gunnar Laron > -- > *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* > MSc > <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - > Digital Currency > MBA > <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship > and Innovation (ip) > > G(a)xNY.io > +1-917-580-8053 > New York, New York 10001 > > On Fri, Feb 11, 2022, 2:08 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > >> Dear Sir or Madam: >> We seek clarification to the recent notice of the Cyberspace >> Administration of China on Public Comments on the Regulations on the >> Administration of Network Data Security >> <http://www.cac.gov.cn/2021-11/14/c_1638501991577898.htm> (Draft for >> Comment). >> >> The Cyberspace Administration of China >> <http://www.cac.gov.cn/2021-11/14/c_1638501991577898.htm> (and Hong >> Kong) issued new guidance on third-party products and services that cause >> damage to users. According to the Cyberspace Administration’s guidance, >> users can request Internet platform operators to pay compensation in >> advance for data violations. >> >> Hong Kong is the data hub for Stacks (STX), where internet platform >> operators shall assume data security management responsibilities for >> third-party products and services connected to their platforms. Hong Kong >> mandates clarity of data security responsibilities for third parties >> through contracts and other forms, and urges third parties to strengthen >> data security management, and adopt the necessary data security protection >> measures. >> >> - Stacks’ strong third-party presence in Hong Kong extends to China. >> One of Stacks’ board members has served as a leader of a Shanghai based >> incubator. >> - The looming question is if Proof of Transfer (PoX) Stacks’ >> extension to Proof of Burn (PoB), where miners compete by ‘burning’ >> (destroying) a Proof of Work (PoW) from an established blockchain, is >> allegedly illegal in Hong Kong, under the Cyberspace Administration’s new >> guidance. >> >> PoX, when used for participation rewards (Such as with MIA Coin, NYCCoin >> and STX), could lead to miner consolidation. Because miners that also >> participate as holders could gain an advantage over miners who do not >> participate as holders, miners would be strongly incentivized to buy the >> new cryptocurrency and use it to crowd out other miners. In an extreme >> case, this consolidation could lead to a centralization of mining, which >> would undermine the decentralization goals of the public blockchain. >> >> China, along with Hong Kong, has outlawed various forms of threats to >> international peace and security. >> >> We seek the Cyberspace Administration of China's guidance if the Proof >> of Transfer >> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wL2kN6aMfsyT-T7g01YJSBB8meMn2SWg/view?usp=…> >> is a legal or legal consensus software algorithm in China and Hong Kong? >> Sending you the very best regards. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar Laron >> -- >> *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xNY.io> | Bank.org <http://Bank.org>* >> MSc >> <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> >> - Digital Currency >> MBA >> <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> >> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >> >> G(a)xNY.io >> +1-646-454-9107 >> New York, New York 10001 >> >

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Whistleblowers Seek Bigger Cut Of Tetra Tech Deal With Navy
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Whistleblowers Seek Bigger Cut Of Tetra Tech Deal With Navy <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2316690?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Bonnie Eslinger Seven whistleblowers told a California federal judge on Thursday they deserve a cut of the total $97 million settlement the government inked over allegations a Tetra Tech unit billed the Navy for radiation remediation that was not done, and not a smaller share covering only the government's False Claims Act claims. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2316690?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2316690?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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X Says It Doesn't Owe Rivals 'Free Ride' In Data Scraping Row
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

X Says It Doesn't Owe Rivals 'Free Ride' In Data Scraping Row <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2316676?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Bonnie Eslinger X Corp. urged a California federal judge on Thursday to dismiss antitrust counterclaims brought by data-scraping firm Bright Data Ltd. alleging the social media giant improperly imposes unfavorable contract terms to block competitors from taking its data, arguing it doesn't have to let rivals "free ride" on its platform. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2316676?nl_pk=fb10114…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2316676?nl_pk=fb10114…>

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Upstart Investors Land Class Cert. In Insider Selling Suit
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Upstart Investors Land Class Cert. In Insider Selling Suit <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2316649?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> By Sydney Price Shareholders who allege that tech-based lender Upstart and its executives participated in a $2.7 billion insider stock selling scheme can now proceed with their claims as a class, an Ohio federal judge determined on Thursday. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2316649?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2316649?nl_pk=e602c558-f520-472e-90…>

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PayPal Investors Drop Derivative Suit Over SEC, CFPB Probes
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

PayPal Investors Drop Derivative Suit Over SEC, CFPB Probes <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2316259?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Sydney Price Shareholders of PayPal voluntarily dismissed their derivative suit against the company's executives and directors accusing them of making false statements about PayPal's practices that allegedly led to federal investigations, saying the dismissal is proper since the defendants were not liable in a similar securities class action filed against them. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2316259?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2316259?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Crypto YouTuber Should Face Logan Paul's Suit, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Crypto YouTuber Should Face Logan Paul's Suit, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2316904?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Aislinn Keely A Texas magistrate judge said media personality Logan Paul should be able to pursue his defamation claims against the YouTuber who called Logan's failed cryptocurrency project a "scam," given that the YouTuber presented the allegations as more fact than opinion. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2316904?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2316904?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Chase Sued Over Alleged Political 'Debanking' Of Fla. Biz
by Gunnar Larson 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Chase Sued Over Alleged Political 'Debanking' Of Fla. Biz <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2316898?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Katryna Perera A Florida company alleged in a suit on Thursday that JPMorgan Chase Bank is unlawfully blocking payments the company is trying to make to a manufacturer based on "wholly unsubstantiated and false" claims that the company's leader has Russian mafia ties and participated in interference of the 2016 presidential election. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2316898?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2316898?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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