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Denver Law Grad Sanctioned In Suit Over Externship Failure
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Denver Law Grad Sanctioned In Suit Over Externship Failure <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1869559?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Daniel Ducassi A University of Denver law school graduate with disabilities who was fired by the Denver District Attorney's Office during a school externship cannot sue the school for discrimination, a Colorado federal judge has ruled, sanctioning the former student for misogynistic attacks against opposing counsel and other behavior. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1869559?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1869559?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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6th Circ. Backs Ohio Dept. In Ex-Auditor's Disability Bias Suit
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

6th Circ. Backs Ohio Dept. In Ex-Auditor's Disability Bias Suit <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1869870?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Patrick Hoff The Sixth Circuit upheld an Ohio state health department's win over a former auditor's lawsuit alleging she was fired for requesting a schedule adjustment because of her depression and anxiety, saying Wednesday that the worker refused to engage in conversations that could've identified a suitable accommodation. Decision attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1869870?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1869870?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Ex-Binance GC Joins Crypto Co. Bitget As Legal Chief
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Ex-Binance GC Joins Crypto Co. Bitget As Legal Chief <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1869776?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Aislinn Keely Seychelles-based crypto exchange Bitget on Wednesday announced it has hired a new chief legal officer who, among other roles, served as general counsel at Binance prior to its high-profile settlement with U.S. authorities last year. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1869776?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1869776?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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New York Sues Lease-To-Own Fintech For 'Cheating' Users
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

New York Sues Lease-To-Own Fintech For 'Cheating' Users <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869856?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Aislinn Keely New York state sued lease-to-own fintech company Acima on Wednesday, accusing the firm of taking advantage of consumers with deceptive practices around its lease agreements and interest rates that go far beyond the state's standard for usury. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869856?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869856?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Rapper Gets Probation In Stolen Payment Card Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Rapper Gets Probation In Stolen Payment Card Scheme <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869766?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Brian Dowling A Chicago-area rap artist was sentenced to probation for his role in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy that used payment card information stolen from the dark web to make purchases, including private jet flights and hotel stays. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869766?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1869766?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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M&A Surge May Bring Opportunities For Cybercriminals
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

M&A Surge May Bring Opportunities For Cybercriminals <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1869819?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Al Barbarino An increase in mergers and acquisitions is creating more openings for cybercriminals to exploit companies and their customers, highlighted by February's Change Healthcare breach and other major hacks, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Resilience. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1869819?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1869819?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Squarespace Shareholder Opposes $6.9B Go-Private Deal
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Squarespace Shareholder Opposes $6.9B Go-Private Deal <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1869673?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Jade Martinez-Pogue Squarespace Inc. minority shareholder Glazer Capital LLC on Wednesday announced its intent to vote against the company's planned $6.9 billion buyout by private equity giant Permira, saying it has "serious concerns" about the fairness and integrity of the sale process.

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Lewis Brisbois, Atty Battle Over Immunity In Texas TM Case
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Lewis Brisbois, Atty Battle Over Immunity In Texas TM Case <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869745?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Catherine Marfin Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and a Texas lawyer accused of ripping off the BigLaw firm's name battled over the issue of attorney immunity in post-hearing briefings Tuesday, with the firm writing that the Fifth Circuit "has made itself clear" that the lawyer can't be shielded from the case. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869745?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869745?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law Request FOIL-2023-096828-022528 - LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

2024-096828: 3/13/24: Please submit any and all records related to the LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation below. The date of the resignation is in question. You may understand the sensitive nature of the date of the resignation Gunnar Larson Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 5:06 PM to Anuj, Investor, Press Hello there: Thank you very much for the reply. Gunnar On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 11:36 AM Anuj Nayar wrote: Hi Gunnar On September 11, 2021, in connection with her nomination to serve as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, Adrienne Harris notified us of her resignation, effective September 12, 2021, from the Company’s Board. Details can be found in the 8k filed on 9/15/21 (below) https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK- 0001409970/bbc437e4-2920-4d5d-8e0d-86bca622f0ca.pdf From: Gunnar Larson Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:37 AM To: Investor Relations , Press Cc: Gunnar Larson Subject: [EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Madam or Sir: Good day to you. Surveying market research, I was wondering if you can kindly confirm, from LendingClub's July 15, 2021 press release: Is Ms. Adrienne Harris currently a member of LendingClub's board of directors? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lendingclub-appoints-adrienne-harr… board-of-directors-301335198.html#financial-modal [prnewswire.com] Reviewing your website, Ms. Harris is not referenced: https://www.lendingclub.com/company/leadership Bloomberg and other sources do not reference Ms. Harris as a LendingClub board member: https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/LC:US [bloomberg.com] Sending you the very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson - xNY.io [xny.io] | Bank.org [bank.org] MSc [unic.ac.cy] - Digital Currency MBA [unic.ac.cy] - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454- 9107 New York, New York 10001 SENT VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io August 13, 2024 Mr. Gunnar D Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 406 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Re: Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) Tracking No. 2023-096828 Dear Mr. Gunnar D Larson: I write in response to the FOIL request that you submitted to The New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department”), which has been assigned tracking number 2023-096828. The Department requires additional time to respond to your FOIL request because we are still working on your request. The Department intends to provide its determination of your request by September 17, 2024. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Carmen.Garrett(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Tue, Aug 13, 2024, 11:09 AM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law Request FOIL-2023-096828-022528 To: <G(a)xny.io> Good morning: Attached, please find correspondence from the New York State Department of Financial Services pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2023-096828-022528

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Sen. Durbin Slams DOD's Revocation Of 9/11 Plea Deal
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Sen. Durbin Slams DOD's Revocation Of 9/11 Plea Deal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869821?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Courtney Bublé Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate majority whip, told U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday he is "troubled" by the secretary's decision to revoke a plea deal for the accused masterminds of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869821?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869821?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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