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Fwd: Inquiry
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 8:43 AM Subject: Re: Inquiry To: Roberta Kaplan <rkaplan(a)kaplanhecker.com> Cc: Stephanie Lake <slake(a)kaplanhecker.com> Okay. Thank you for letting me know. Gunnar On Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 8:40 AM Roberta Kaplan <rkaplan(a)kaplanhecker.com> wrote: > I'm sorry, but I don't think we can help you on this. > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:28:27 AM > *To:* Roberta Kaplan <rkaplan(a)kaplanhecker.com> > *Subject:* Re: Inquiry > > You don't often get email from g(a)xny.io. Learn why this is important > <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > This email was sent from outside the Firm. > > Roberta: > > Thank you for your response. > > I wrote this LitigationFinanceJournal.com article back in 2022, now I am > on the other side of it all. > > It is my understanding that the FBI is harassing my business, saying I am > trying to use Donald Trump arguments against the Attorney General's office. > > That is simply not true. I am need to organize a personal attorney to > protect myself from these attacks. I thought it could be beneficial if we > worked together. > > Please let me know your thoughts. > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > --- > > > https://litigationfinancejournal.com/rnc-funding-of-trumps-legal-campaign-u… > > > Litigation Finance Journal recently reported on a group of 14 state > attorneys general that have called for action from the Department of > Justice to review potential threats to U.S. national security from foreign > adversaries’ engagement of litigation investment. Litigation funders and > industry advocates have new ammo in response to the AGs’ claims, given > recent news of the RNC funding former President Donald Trump’s various > legal entanglements. > > > According to ABC News, RNC leaders earmarked $1.6M in legal funding to > support President Donald Trump’s defense over lawsuits brought by New York > Attorney General Letitia James. Meanwhile, the United States Chamber of > Commerce Institute for Legal Reform’s research has prompted 14 state > attorneys general to ask for the Justice Department to assess national > security risks of adversaries ‘undermining’ the United States by engaging > litigation funding and third party investment vehicles. > > The group of 14 state attorneys general are concerned about foreign > adversaries ‘weaponizing’ United States legal frameworks via litigation > investment, to attack critical national industry and infrastructure, such > as energy sectors. The group of 14 seeks the Department of Justice to > detail how a network of federal agencies could engage a blueprint for > defending United States independence from international litigation > investors, hostile groups, agencies or governments such as Russia and China. > > This latest attack on the industry, prompted by the U.S. Chamber of > Commerce, is simply another attempt to undermine the nascent and growing > litigation funding sector. It is ironic, given that in the case of Consumer > Legal Funding–which the Chamber specifically targets–the funding in > question does not go to support legal fees, but rather to finance > claimants’ livelihoods while they remain injured and unable to work. > > While the RNC’s funding of Trump’s legal battles does not constitute > foreign investment, it illustrates the acceptance of third party legal > funding across political lines, and should be noted by industry advocates > looking to respond to the negative publicity put forth by the U.S. Chamber. > > On Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 7:02 AM Roberta Kaplan <rkaplan(a)kaplanhecker.com> > wrote: > > Happy to talk. What is the matter? > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 23, 2024 3:55:11 AM > *To:* Roberta Kaplan <rkaplan(a)kaplanhecker.com> > *Subject:* Inquiry > > You don't often get email from g(a)xny.io. Learn why this is important > <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > This email was sent from outside the Firm. > > Ms. Kaplan: > > My name is Gunnar Larson and I am a co-founder at xNY.io - Bank.org. > > I was wondering if I could schedule a time to talk with your office > concerning potentially working together on a developing matter. > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > -- > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io | Bank.org > > MSc - Digital Currency > MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) > > G(a)xNY.io > > +1-917-580-8053 > > New York, New York 10001 > > ------------------------------ > This email and its attachments may contain information that is > confidential and/or protected from disclosure by the attorney-client, work > product or other applicable legal privilege. If you are not the intended > recipient of the email, please be aware that any unauthorized review, use, > disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, > or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy > all copies of the message from your computer system. Thank you. > > ------------------------------ > This email and its attachments may contain information that is > confidential and/or protected from disclosure by the attorney-client, work > product or other applicable legal privilege. If you are not the intended > recipient of the email, please be aware that any unauthorized review, use, > disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, > or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy > all copies of the message from your computer system. Thank you. >

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097130-022592 - BREX and the The Alliance for Regulatory Innovation and Brex, Inc.
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Joanne.Verdejo(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2024, 9:49 AM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097130-022592 To: <g(a)xny.io> Good morning, Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2024-097130-022592 2024-097130: 3/8/24: We would like to revisit this FOIL request. Can you please update update us if DFS has any records concerning BREX and the The Alliance for Regulatory Innovation and Brex, Inc. SENT VIA EMAIL g(a)xny.io September 9, 2024 FOIL Tracking No. 2024-097130 Dear Gunnar Larson: I write with respect to your above-referenced FOIL request. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires additional time to respond to your request, assigned the tracking number 2024-097130, because we are still working on your request. DFS intends to provide its determination of your request by October 9, 2024. We appreciate your continued patience. Thank you.

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BREAKING: White House Unveils Final Rule On Mental Health Parity
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

BREAKING: White House Unveils Final Rule On Mental Health Parity <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1877527?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Kellie Mejdrich The White House on Monday released a final rule meant to boost employer health plans' compliance with a federal law requiring coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatments that's at the same level as physical health care. Final Rule attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1877527?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1877527?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Crypto Project Finds Shkreli's Wu-Tang Claims 'Dubious'
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Crypto Project Finds Shkreli's Wu-Tang Claims 'Dubious' <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1877523?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely The crypto project suing Martin Shkreli for allegedly harming the value of a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album on Friday urged a federal judge to ensure Shkreli "fully" complies with an order directing him to surrender all copies of the album after the project found his recent submission lacking. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1877523?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1877523?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Military Borrowers Get Initial Nod On $64M USAA Settlement
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Military Borrowers Get Initial Nod On $64M USAA Settlement <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1877310?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Hayley Fowler USAA Federal Savings Bank garnered initial approval of a $64.2 million settlement that draws to a close nearly three years of litigation over claims it disregarded federal laws protecting military borrowers, according to an order filed Friday in North Carolina federal court. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1877310?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1877310?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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SEC Accuses Fla. Men Of Mass Tort Litigation Financing Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

SEC Accuses Fla. Men Of Mass Tort Litigation Financing Fraud <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1877481?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Jack Karp The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday accused a father and son from Florida of running a fraudulent litigation funding scheme by promising investors returns from financing mass tort litigation they were not actually funding. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1877481?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1877481?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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DC Circ. Considers Age Of Ex-Trump Aide's Surveillance Claims
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

DC Circ. Considers Age Of Ex-Trump Aide's Surveillance Claims <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1877395?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Nadia Dreid Even after more than an hour of argument, the D.C. Circuit didn't seem convinced Friday that ex-Trump 2016 campaign adviser Carter Page timely accused the Justice Department, the FBI and several individuals of various violations tied to their surveillance of him as they probed Russian election interference. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1877395?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1877395?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Fwd: FOIL Request No. 2022-090560 - Larson (NY-DFS Apple Card Investigation)
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

The EthereumMax saga is something I would like Senator Schumer not to fall victim of, like Kardashian the first time. Gunnar ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 6:20 AM Subject: Re: FOIL Request No. 2022-090560 - Larson (NY-DFS Apple Card Investigation) To: <Scheduling_schumer(a)schumer.senate.gov> Cc: <cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org>, <PressOffice(a)cityhall.nyc.gov>, < district3(a)council.nyc.gov>, Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com> Dear Honorable Senator Schumer: xNY.io - Bank.org seeks to learn if Senator Schumer is involved with the events of August 26, 2024 in New York City's Meat Packing District. The Mayor of New York City could be aiming for a Hollywood blockbuster (is our understanding). This inquiry is further to our original inquiry below respective to Apple Card. Warm regards, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Fri, Jan 12, 2024, 7:44 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Dear Honorable Senator Schumer: > > My name is Gunnar Larson, I am a co-founder at xNY.io - Bank.org. > > Today's memo seeks your office's esteemed help resolving a NY-DFS records > access case from October 12, 2022. > > On November 2, 2022 xNY.io - Bank.org elected to appeal NY-DFS' records > access decision. > > NY-DFS responded to xNY.io - Bank.org on July 25, 2023 with the attached > memo: > https://drive.google.com/file/d/19g7NvXjwCwD7859N1DDx8JS9WTvrEU7I/view?usp=… > . > > Senator Schumer, as of today (January 12, 2024) xNY.io - Bank.org has not > received the request records. NY-DFS has responded several times suggesting > our request is under review. > > We are concerned New York State could be suggesting a delay in records > access given the sensitive nature of the former Governor and NY-DFS > Superintendent. > > Senator, given your senior position in New York State government we seek > any relevant relief in accessing the corresponding records. > > Sending you the best from Chelsea. > > Thank you for your service, > > Gunnar > -- > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io - Bank.org > MSc - Digital Currency > MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) > > G(a)xNY.io > +1-917-580-8053 > New York, New York 10001 > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Tomczak, Christine (DFS) <christine.tomczak(a)dfs.ny.gov> > Date: Wed, May 10, 2023, 4:58 PM > Subject: RE: FOIL Request No. 2022-090560 - Larson (NY-DFS Apple Card > Investigation) > To: g(a)xny.io <g(a)xny.io> > Cc: JeanBaptiste, Pascale (DFS) <Pascale.JeanBaptiste(a)dfs.ny.gov>, > cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) < > Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov> > > > Dear Mr. Larson, > > > > I am getting back to you to apologize for the delay and assure you that > your appeal is under review and you will receive a response in the near > future. > > > > > > Christine M. Tomczak > > Assistant Counsel > > > > New York State Department of Financial Services > > 1 State Street, New York, New York 10004 > >

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Avoiding Corporate Political Activity Pitfalls This Election Year
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Avoiding Corporate Political Activity Pitfalls This Election Year <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1876859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> As Election Day approaches, corporate counsel should be mindful of the complicated rules around companies engaging in political activities, including super PAC contributions, pay-to-play prohibitions and foreign agent restrictions, say attorneys at Covington. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1876859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1876859?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Indicted Power Broker, Atty Brother Hit With Civil RICO Suit
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Indicted Power Broker, Atty Brother Hit With Civil RICO Suit <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1877351?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By George Woolston Philadelphia developer Carl Dranoff has accused the indicted brothers George E. Norcross III, a New Jersey power broker, and Parker McCay CEO Philip A. Norcross of causing him and his company millions of dollars in damages by intimidating and extorting him out of his property development rights in the city of Camden, New Jersey. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1877351?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1877351?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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