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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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Judge DQs Ex-Overstock CEO's Atty For Discovery Violations
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Judge DQs Ex-Overstock CEO's Atty For Discovery Violations <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869615?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Emily Sawicki A Washington, D.C., federal judge has granted Dominion Voting Systems' "extraordinary and rarely granted" disqualification bid over serious discovery violations by a lawyer defending Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne in a defamation lawsuit brought by the voting machine company. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869615?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> |

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NY Judge Rejects Trump's 'Stale' Recusal Bid A 3rd Time
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

NY Judge Rejects Trump's 'Stale' Recusal Bid A 3rd Time <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869704?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Frank G. Runyeon The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's hush money trial denied the former president's third attempt to remove him from the case ahead of sentencing, ruling that the motion was "nothing more than an attempt to air grievances." Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869704?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869704?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Fed. Circ. Says Fla. Judge 'Misread' Precedent In Elfbar Row
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Fed. Circ. Says Fla. Judge 'Misread' Precedent In Elfbar Row <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869707?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jonathan Capriel The maker of the popular Elfbar vape will get another shot at upending a court-imposed order banning it from selling under the "Elf" mark, the Federal Circuit ruled Wednesday, saying the district judge who ordered the injunction "misread" precedent and relied on a "deficient" legal analysis. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869707?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869707?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Tuna Price-Fixing Deal Comes With A Catch: $26M In Fish
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Tuna Price-Fixing Deal Comes With A Catch: $26M In Fish <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869727?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Katryna Perera Two groups of buyers accusing major canned tuna producers of price-fixing have asked a California federal judge to give the first seal of approval to settlements totaling more than $168 million in cash, plus $26 million in packaged tuna products. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869727?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1869727?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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World Bank Member Sues Lebanese Lender For Unpaid $234M
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

World Bank Member Sues Lebanese Lender For Unpaid $234M <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868714?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver A member of the World Bank Group is suing Lebanon's largest private lender for more than $234 million in loans and interest payments due over the past four years, as the Middle Eastern state has struggled with a major financial crisis that devalued its currency. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868714?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868714?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Cypriot Forex Firm Fined For Exploiting Customers
by Gunnar Larson 15 Aug '24

15 Aug '24

Cypriot Forex Firm Fined For Exploiting Customers <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1869650?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson Britain's financial watchdog said Wednesday that it has hit Cypriot trading firm Forex TB Ltd. with a £276,100 ($355,000) fine for failing to treat customers fairly and providing unauthorized investment advice. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1869650?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1869650?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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