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'No Question' Google Faces Ad Tech Competition, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

'No Question' Google Faces Ad Tech Competition, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1883224?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig The Virginia federal judge weighing the fate of Google's display advertising placement technology signaled potential trouble for the Justice Department on Friday, during a dramatic last day of the bench trial where she suggested the market is as competitive as the search giant maintains. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1883224?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1883224?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Reflecting On 12 Months Of The EU Foreign Subsidy Regime
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Reflecting On 12 Months Of The EU Foreign Subsidy Regime <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881081?nl_pk=a94fc…> New European Commission guidance, addressing procedural questions and finally providing clarity on “distortion” in merger control and public procurement, offers an opportunity to reflect on the year since foreign subsidy notification obligations were introduced, say lawyers at Fried Frank. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881081?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1881081?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Annuity Buyers Encouraged To Shop Around For Best Deal
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Annuity Buyers Encouraged To Shop Around For Best Deal <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883277?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney Annuity buyers should shop around to secure the best value deals, Just Group said Friday, highlighting recent figures that show large numbers of savers purchasing from their existing pension provider despite more competitive offers being available. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883277?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883277?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Crypto-Biz Owner's 'Bitcoin Bank America' TM Refused In EU
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Crypto-Biz Owner's 'Bitcoin Bank America' TM Refused In EU <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883298?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Jamie Lennox The owner of a cryptocurrency company cannot register his "Bitcoin Bank America" brand as a trademark in the European Union because it is not distinctive, officials have ruled — as Bank of America Corp. geared up to oppose the application. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883298?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883298?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883317?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Max Austin This past week in London has seen Coca-Cola bring a trademark infringement claim against its former marketing director, Glencore face legal action by American Century ETF Trust, law firm Bishop Lloyd & Jackson defend itself against two solicitors it worked alongside during inquiries into Grenfell Tower, and a U.K. cruise line face a claim by a subsidiary of the sanctioned gambling platform GTLK. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883317?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883317?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Watchdog Targets Underperforming Pension Schemes
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Watchdog Targets Underperforming Pension Schemes <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883305?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney Nearly one in five of the defined contribution pension schemes targeted by The Pensions Regulator as part of a regulatory improvement drive have chosen to wind up after the plans themselves concluded their schemes do not offer good value for customers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883305?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883305?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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OFSI Issues 1st Fine For Breach Of Ukraine-Tied Sanctions
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

OFSI Issues 1st Fine For Breach Of Ukraine-Tied Sanctions <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883429?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby Britain's sanctions' enforcer has slapped a fine on a concierge company, marking the watchdog's first financial penalty for an alleged breach of the far-reaching financial restrictions imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883429?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883429?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Santander, Skipton Beat Attempts To Reopen PPI Settlements
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Santander, Skipton Beat Attempts To Reopen PPI Settlements <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883278?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver Santander Cards UK Ltd. and Skipton Building Society have fought off attempts by customers to revive claims alleging the lenders' offers to compensate them for misselling payment protection insurance were invalid. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883278?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883278?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Efforts To Curb Misconduct Surge Behind The Scenes
by Gunnar Larson 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

FCA Efforts To Curb Misconduct Surge Behind The Scenes <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883400?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby The Financial Conduct Authority has brought a record number of criminal prosecutions against individuals, yet its crackdown on corporations is happening largely behind the scenes as the regulator challenges misconduct without opening formal investigations. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883400?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1883400?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022595 - Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New York’s Financial Watchdog
by Gunnar Larson 29 Sep '24

29 Sep '24

2024-097305: 3/11/24: Dear Madam or Sir: On March 30, 2022 New York Magazine published a profile of NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris titled "Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New York’s financial watchdog, has enormous sway over the industry’s future" ( https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/adrienne-harris-is-cryptos-most-pow…) The profile of Superintendent Harris quotes "... that she would recuse herself from any dealings with companies she has conflicts with." xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records specific to Superintendent Harris' recusal(s) as of February 1, 2024. 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 SENT VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io September 9, 2024 Gunnar D. Larson 406 W. 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Re: Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) Tracking No. 2024-097305 Dear 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 2024-097305. 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 October 9, 2024. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Idel.Lendoff(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2024, 5:01 PM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022595 To: <G(a)xny.io> Good afternoon, Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2024-097305-022595

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