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Biden Sets Record On Appointing Native American Judges
by Gunnar Larson 14 Sep '24

14 Sep '24

Biden Sets Record On Appointing Native American Judges <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870526?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Courtney Bublé As part of his commitment to diversify the federal judiciary, President Joe Biden has appointed Native American judges in record strides. But stakeholders say there's more to be done for this vastly underrepresented population, and several judicial vacancies in states with large Native populations offer opportunity for continued progress. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870526?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870526?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Crypto-Scam Victim Can't Trace Lost £2M To Thai Exchange
by Gunnar Larson 14 Sep '24

14 Sep '24

Crypto-Scam Victim Can't Trace Lost £2M To Thai Exchange <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1878747?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joanne Faulkner A judge at a London court ruled Thursday that a victim of crypto-fraud had failed to trace the stolen money to an exchange in Thailand, the first ruling to deal with the status and treatment of cryptocurrency in English law after a full trial. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1878747?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1878747?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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UK Gov't To Classify Cryptocurrency As Personal Property
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

UK Gov't To Classify Cryptocurrency As Personal Property <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1878538?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Najiyya Budaly The U.K. government introduced a bill on Wednesday that classifies bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as personal property, a move that will give owners of digital assets certainty and protection under the law if it passes. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1878538?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1878538?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Norfolk Southern Fires CEO, CLO Over Relationship
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Norfolk Southern Fires CEO, CLO Over Relationship <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1878642?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Law360 Staff Norfolk Southern Corp. fired CEO Alan Shaw and chief legal officer Nabanita Nag after it found in an investigation that they'd had a consensual relationship that violated company policy, the Atlanta-based transportation giant said Wednesday evening. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1878642?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1878642?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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DOJ Must Overcome Hurdles In RealPage Antitrust Case
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

DOJ Must Overcome Hurdles In RealPage Antitrust Case <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1878266?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> The U.S. Department of Justice's recent claims that RealPage's pricing software violates the Sherman Act mark a creative, and apparently contradictory, shift in the agency's approach to algorithmic price-fixing that will face several key challenges, say attorneys at Clifford Chance. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1878266?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1878266?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Solaris Sues Binance For €144M After Debit Card Deal Axed
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Solaris Sues Binance For €144M After Debit Card Deal Axed <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877657?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joanne Faulkner Online banking group Solaris has sued Binance in London for €144 million ($159 million) it claims to be owed in guaranteed fees after the cryptocurrency exchange operator terminated an agreement for the provision of debit cards to customers of Binance companies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877657?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877657?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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BREAKING: Health Co. Will Pay $65M In Data Breach That Exposed Nude Photos
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

BREAKING: Health Co. Will Pay $65M In Data Breach That Exposed Nude Photos <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1878601?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Law360 Staff Pennsylvania-based health care company Lehigh Valley Health Network will pay $65 million to individuals who had their private information, including cancer patients' nude images, exposed in a data breach, the plaintiffs' lawyers announced Wednesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1878601?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1878601?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Mastro Bows Out Of NYC Top Atty Nom After Council Hearing
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Mastro Bows Out Of NYC Top Atty Nom After Council Hearing <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878549?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff Trial lawyer Randy Mastro is out of the running to serve as New York City's corporation counsel, two weeks after a contentious nomination hearing that called into question, among other things, the King & Spalding LLP attorney's ties to former mayor Rudy Giuliani. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878549?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878549?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Litigation Spending To Rise As Cases Grow More Aggressive
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Litigation Spending To Rise As Cases Grow More Aggressive <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1878334?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Law360 Staff A substantial number of large companies are expecting to increase their litigation spending by double digits next year in the face of more complex and hard-fought cases — and they are more open to bringing in new legal talent to navigate the matters, according to a report released Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1878334?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1878334?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Fwd: FOIL Request No. 2022-090560 - Larson (NY-DFS Apple Card Investigation)
by Gunnar Larson 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2024, 1:33 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>, < letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov> Dear Senator Schumer: xNY.io - Bank.org has yet to hear from your esteemed office concerning the events of August 26, 2024. Keeping all this in mind, I feel it is time for warrented comment from your office, to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct that led to 'cross border' regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 6:20 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > 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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