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CACI Denied New Trial Over Abu Ghraib Torture
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

CACI Denied New Trial Over Abu Ghraib Torture <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282611?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Jared Foretek The defense contractor found liable for conspiring with the U.S. military to torture inmates at the Abu Ghraib military prison said it would appeal to the Fourth Circuit after a Virginia federal judge Friday ruled the company won't get a third crack at trial. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282611?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282611?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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FAR Council Pulls Proposed GHG Emissions Disclosure Rule
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

FAR Council Pulls Proposed GHG Emissions Disclosure Rule <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282438?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By Madeline Lyskawa The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council on Friday withdrew a pending rule that aimed to require "major" federal contractors to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and to set emissions reduction targets, saying the Biden administration lacks sufficient time to finalize the proposal. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282438?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2282438?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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Clifford Chance Adds 2 Fund Finance Pros From Mayer Brown
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Clifford Chance Adds 2 Fund Finance Pros From Mayer Brown <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2281117?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Tom Fish Clifford Chance LLP has hired two lending experts to join its global financial markets team in London, as the firm looks to add experience and specializations to its already strong private credit practice. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2281117?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2281117?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Pension Funds So Far Riding Out Bond Market Volatility
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Pension Funds So Far Riding Out Bond Market Volatility <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282249?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Martin Croucher Pension funds have mostly weathered the current sell-off in bond markets, experts are saying, despite fears of a repeat of the liability-driven investment crisis of two years ago. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282249?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282249?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Woman Who Laundered Bitcoin Fraud Proceeds Must Pay £1M
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Woman Who Laundered Bitcoin Fraud Proceeds Must Pay £1M <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282312?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Sophia Dourou A British-Chinese woman convicted for laundering bitcoin converted from an alleged £5 billion ($6.1 billion) investment fraud must pay £1.3 million or face an additional seven years in prison, a London court judge ruled Friday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282312?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282312?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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FCA Objects To Proposed Acquisition Of Payments Firm
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

FCA Objects To Proposed Acquisition Of Payments Firm <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282256?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Eddie Beaver The financial watchdog said Friday that it has issued an objection to a proposed acquisition of a small payments firm, saying the buyer had demonstrated "a serious lack of professional competence." Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282256?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282256?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Broker Arian Hit With Fine For Cum-Ex Trade Failings
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Broker Arian Hit With Fine For Cum-Ex Trade Failings <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282273?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Alex Davidson The finance watchdog said Friday that it has fined broker Arian Financial LLP £289,000 ($354,000) for having inadequate systems and controls against financial crime in a cum-ex dividend trading case. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282273?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282273?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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NCA Has 'Pokers In The Fire' On Sanctions, Top Official Says
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

NCA Has 'Pokers In The Fire' On Sanctions, Top Official Says <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282272?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Christopher Crosby The effectiveness of Britain's sanctions regime should not be judged solely by court victories, according to a top U.K. law enforcement official who said there are "unrealistic" expectations about the policing of sanctions imposed in response to the war in Ukraine. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282272?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2282272?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: BREAKING: Musk "Calls for Federal Defunding NPR" ->>
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Breaking News <info(a)dscc.org> Date: Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 11:23 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=19337%2E26297126%…>* to receive fewer emails. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/unsubscribe/unsubscribe/?t=6&akid=19337%2E26297126%2EgY…>* 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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Fwd: Your chance to activate your membership in 2025!
by Gunnar Larson 12 Jan '25

12 Jan '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Membership Activation <info(a)dscc.org> Date: Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 11:23 AM Subject: Your chance to activate your membership in 2025! To: <g(a)xny.io> Regarding your Democratic Membership‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ *Our records show your Democratic Membership requires activation. Please, will you activate your membership by midnight?* [image: President and Dr. Biden | 2025 Democratic Member] <https://go.dscc.org/go/20855?amount=5&t=5&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xn…> *SUPPORTER: g(a)xny.io <https://go.dscc.org/go/20855?amount=5&t=6&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xn…>* *JANUARY MEMBERSHIP: INACTIVE* *SUGGESTED GIFT: $5* *ACTIVATE MY MEMBERSHIP <https://go.dscc.org/go/20855?amount=5&t=7&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xn…>* *Friend -- Joe and Jill Biden are depending on this team to help Democrats defend their legacy, take back the Senate, and stop Donald Trump's MAGA agenda!* But according to official DSCC records, your January Democratic Membership requires activation. Members of this grassroots community are a key reason the Biden-Harris administration had a Democratic majority and accomplished so much in four years! But Republicans have seized back power, and Trump's allies are preparing to spend MILLIONS to keep control. That's why we're asking you personally: Will you please become a part of this history-making grassroots team by ACTIVATING your DSCC membership before midnight? *Please, click here immediately to update your Democratic Membership and commit to protecting the legacy of the Biden-Harris administration. >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/20855?amount=5&t=8&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xn…>* *ACTIVATE MY MEMBERSHIP <https://go.dscc.org/go/20855?amount=5&t=9&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xn…>* Thank you for activating your DSCC Membership, Team DSCC [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=3&akid=19291%2E26297126%…>* to receive fewer emails. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/unsubscribe/unsubscribe/?t=4&akid=19291%2E26297126%2EYd…>* 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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