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Fed Triggers A Huge Bitcoin Price Pump As BlackRock Quietly Launches ‘$5 Trillion By 2030’ Game-Changer That Could Boost Ethereum, XRP And Crypto
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/20/fed-triggers-a-huge-… Before the Fed's closely-watched announcement triggered a bitcoin price pump, the world's largest asset manager BlackRock quietly revealed it's already begun the second stage in its plan for a crypto-based "revolution in financial markets"—something Citi analysts predict could could become a "$5 trillion market by 2030."

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House Passes Bill To Protect Data From Foreign Adversaries
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

House Passes Bill To Protect Data From Foreign Adversaries <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815147?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Courtney Bublé The House voted unanimously on Wednesday to pass landmark data protection legislation that would ban data brokers from transferring, selling or providing access to Americans' sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries, including China. Bill attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815147?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815147?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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FCA Tells Consumer Lenders To Detect Financial Crime Better
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

FCA Tells Consumer Lenders To Detect Financial Crime Better <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1815741?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson The City watchdog has warned chief executives of consumer lending firms that they must improve on their detection of financial crime. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1815741?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1815741?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Sit Down!' DC Judge Snaps At Atty Over False Ad Defense
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

Sit Down!' DC Judge Snaps At Atty Over False Ad Defense <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1816412?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Jared Foretek Oral arguments over footwear nearly got an attorney kicked out of court Thursday, as a D.C. federal judge told a defense counselor to "Sit down!" for making "snide remarks" before ultimately denying most of his motion to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission suit alleging deceptive advertising. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1816412?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1816412?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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How Gen AI Tools Could Help Close The Justice Gap
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

How Gen AI Tools Could Help Close The Justice Gap <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815450?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Law360 Staff Widespread access to generative artificial intelligence tools could help increase access to justice for low-income Americans, according to a new study that found these tools largely boosted productivity for legal aid lawyers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815450?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815450?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Chemours Faces Investor Suit Over Alleged Exec Misconduct
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

Chemours Faces Investor Suit Over Alleged Exec Misconduct <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1816350?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Emilie Ruscoe Chemical company The Chemours Co. and four of its current and former executives face claims they hurt investors by manipulating a certain financial metric so the executives might receive greater compensation under the company's incentive plans. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1816350?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1816350?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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EU's AI Act Disclosure Rules Could Spark Further Litigation
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

EU's AI Act Disclosure Rules Could Spark Further Litigation <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815423?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Alex Baldwin The European Union's new artificial intelligence law included some welcome guardrails to protect intellectual property rights. But lawyers say it remains to be seen whether these new rules will bridge the gap between concerned rights holders and AI pioneers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815423?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1815423?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Sen. Warren Wants SEC To Probe Musk Control Of Tesla Board
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

Sen. Warren Wants SEC To Probe Musk Control Of Tesla Board <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1816129?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Henrik Nilsson Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday to investigate whether Tesla's board of directors is independent from CEO Elon Musk, saying recent reports suggest the billionaire controls the board for his personal benefit. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1816129?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1816129?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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North Korean Hackers Stalk Crypto Startups Scrimping on Security
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

North Korean Hackers Stalk Crypto Startups Scrimping on Security https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/crypto-hacks-north-korea… It’s every cryptocurrency project’s nightmare: Well-resourced hackers — perhaps backed by a rogue state like North Korea — strike out of nowhere, dismantling cyber defenses and making off with millions of dollars in customer funds.

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Justice Department Contacts Alaska Air Victims in Boeing Probe
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '24

23 Mar '24

FBI, why have we still not heard back from Oregon. I think it is part of a crime. Gunnar --- Justice Department Contacts Alaska Air Victims in Boeing Probe https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/justice-department-conta… The US Justice Department has sent letters to passengers from an Alaska Airlines flight where a plug covering an unused exit door blew out, informing each that they are a “possible victim of crime,” according to a copy of the letter obtained by Bloomberg News.

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