Law Firm Manager Gets Prison For Bribes In No-Fault Scam
By Pete Brush
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday hit a former law firm manager with a five-year prison sentence for paying $800,000 in bribes that fueled a $70 million no-fault automobile insurance fraud racket, saying his lawbreaking "was massive in scope."
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NRA Ordered To Reform Policies After NY Misconduct Verdict
By Rachel Scharf
A New York judge ordered changes to the National Rifle Association's board structure and organizational policies Wednesday to "prevent future violations of law," following a jury verdict that found widespread financial misconduct and whistleblower retaliation within the gun group.
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On Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 6:09 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:FCA Fines Former Wizz Air Exec Over Share Trades
By Martin Croucher
The City watchdog said Wednesday it has fined a former executive at budget airline operator Wizz Air Holdings PLC over unallowed trading in the airline's shares worth more than £4 million ($5 million).
On Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 6:08 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:FCA Strengthens Whistleblowing Policy After Staff Complaints
By Tabitha Burbidge
The Financial Conduct Authority said Wednesday that it has updated its internal whistleblowing policy in the wake of complaints from employees that it has failed to properly act on intelligence provided by informers.
On Tue, Nov 26, 2024, 11:27 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Justices Pass On Ex-Atty's Puerto Rico Bribery Appeal
By Brian Dowling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the bribery convictions of a former attorney who solicited and accepted payments from an environmental contractor to influence three Puerto Rican mayors and helped the contractor secure government contracts worth millions of dollars.
On Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 9:38 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Texas Justices Say Paxton Can Duck Whistleblower Suit Depo
By Catherine Marfin
The Texas Supreme Court said Friday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton doesn't have to sit for a deposition in the long-running employment retaliation suit brought by his former top deputies, partially agreeing with his contention there are no longer any factual disputes in the case.
On Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 8:41 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Paragon Auditor Denied Interim Pay In Whistleblowing Claim
By Tabitha Burbidge
An internal auditor at Paragon Bank has lost his bid for interim pay in his whistleblowing claims against the property finance lender as an appeals tribunal found he would struggle to prove that this was the reason he was sacked.
On Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 7:25 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:How D&O Coverage Can Aid Against Increased AI Scrutiny
The recent increase in regulatory enforcement and securities class actions stemming from corporate use of artificial intelligence should prompt companies to ensure that their directors and officers liability insurance coverage is appropriately tailored to AI-related risks, say attorneys at Reed Smith.
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On Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 7:15 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Ye's Cos. Sanctioned For Blowing Off Discovery In Bias Suit
By Rachel Scharf
A Los Angeles judge sanctioned two of Ye's companies Thursday after they "simply ignored" discovery requests in a former employee's lawsuit alleging widespread racism, antisemitism and homophobia on the part of the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
On Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 7:14 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:When Investigating An Adversary, Be Wary Of Forged Records
Warnings against the use of investigators who tout their ability to find an adversary’s private documents generally emphasize the risk of illegal activity and attorney discipline, but a string of recent cases shows an additional danger — investigators might be fabricating records altogether, says Brian Asher at Asher Research.
On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 9:02 PM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:IAB:We will need to work with both Senator's Schumer and Gillibrand forward.It seems the NYPD should not be under the current Mayor given fraud, kleptocracy and crimes against the United States of America.Meanwhile, there are several FOIL requests the NYPD is ignoring such as for body camera and 911 call transcripts.It is difficult to trust the NYPD under the current Mayor.xNY.io - Bank.org asks the NYPD to seek the Mayor's immediate resignation given lack of insurance.Please respond with proof of NYPD D&O coverage immediately. Failure to provide proof of NYPD D&O insurance information will put the NYPD in jeopardy of insolvency.Thank you,Gunnar Larson---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io>
Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 8:47 PM
Subject: Fwd: Mayor Eric Adams NYCCoin Touting
To: <Scheduling_schumer@schumer.senate.gov>
Cc: cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org>, <casework_@gillibrand.senate.gov>, <mayoreric@cityhall.nyc.gov>, Reader, Shaun <sreader@curtis.com>Dear Honorable Senator Schumer:Tonight, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks to make history with the current Senator Majority Leader.Senator Schumer, the Mayor of New York City did not voluntarily and timely self-disclose to xNY.io - Bank.org the conduct described in the NYCCoin Statement of Facts below.We summarize Mayor Adams' conduct as potential conspiracy tocommit offenses against the United States of America.Senator, it appears the City of New York has committed to continuing to enhance its compliance programs and internal controls, including ensuring that its compliance programs satisfy the minimum elements to combat public corruption.Mr. Schumer, we have reason to believe that Mr. Adams is involved in a conspiracy to commit crimes against the United States of America (for example, with NYCCOIN).xNY.io - Bank.org aims to learn if your office is an appropriate, outside party acting on behalf of New York State in foreign jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, being an agent and/or intermediary consultant, representative, distributor, teaming partner, contractor supplier, and/or joint venture partner (collectively, “agent and/or business partners”) to Eric Adams' administration.Senator, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks to learn if your office received NYCCoin related:a. gifts;b. hospitality, entertainment, and leisure;c. customer travel;d. political contributions;e. charitable donations and sponsorships;f. facilitation payments; andg. solicitation and extortionRelated to items e,f,g I am personally interested in learning your involvement.Warm regards,Gunnar--Gunnar LarsonxNY.io - Bank.org917-580-8053---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io>
Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: Mayor Eric Adams NYCCoin Touting
To: <mayoreric@cityhall.nyc.gov>, <iab@nypd.org>, <letitia.james@ag.ny.gov>
Cc: <district3@council.nyc.gov>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris@dfs.ny.gov>, cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org>, <PressOffice@cityhall.nyc.gov>, Reader, Shaun <sreader@curtis.com>, <Scheduling_schumer@schumer.senate.gov>, <casework_@gillibrand.senate.gov>IAB:How many emails will it take?Has the IAB, ever heard of Gunnar Donald Arthur Peter Larson before.I need to sue Senator Gillibrand just to find records on the Governor!Gunnar ✌️On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 3:32 PM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:IAB:Can you answer here?Are you a stale IAB, as Ms. James Suggested?Gunnar ✌️On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 3:13 PM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Mr. Mayor:In the name of Ms. Camille Joseph Varlack,Today I share your recent Bloomberg interview where you mention, Mr. Mayor, you can "...lie to everyone but yourself." You also share in the interview how you may be a socially awkward liar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ueugpddROoeWj49p84CmkDhIBCt6Upx/view?usp=drivesdkMr. Mayor, are you not being honest with New Yorkers concerning NYCoin?Thank you,GunnarOn Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:53 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Dear Eric Adams:We have not heard from Ms. Camille Joseph Varlack from our 'progressive' Fri, Mar 10, 2023 NYCCoin inquiry.Do you plan on joining xNY in making history?Today I share your recent Bloomberg interview where you mention, Mr. Mayor, you can "...lie to everyone but yourself." You also share in the interview how you may be a socially awkward liar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ueugpddROoeWj49p84CmkDhIBCt6Upx/view?usp=drivesdkMr. Mayor, are you not being honest with New Yorkers concerning NYCoin? On Monday I will need to blow the SDNY whistle.Thank you,Gunnar--Gunnar LarsonxNY.io - Bank.org917-580-8053On Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 4:00 PM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Please find the attached memo with reference footnotes.
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March 10, 2023
BY ELECTRONIC MAIL
Ms. Camille Joseph Varlack
Office of the Mayor of New York City
City Hall Park, 260 Broadway
New York, NY 10007 United States
PressOffice@CityHall.NYC.govRe: Mayor Eric Adams NYCCoin Touting
Dear Ms. Joseph Varlack:
Today’s memo is to kindly submit xNY.io - Bank.org's inquiry into Mayor Eric Adams' promotion of NYCCoin.
The federal securities laws are clear that any celebrity or individual who promotes digital assets must disclose the nature, source and amount of compensation they received in exchange for the promotion.
As a matter of ethics, risk and compliance associated with digital asset innovation, xNY.io asks if NYCCoin promotion by the Mayor of New York City damaged the market for the xNY digital asset (by, for example, devaluing it through parody or sealed via embossed criticism).
xNY.io - Bank.org concerns made above have evidentiary support to interlocking director and officer conflicts recognized by the Department of Justice as potential threats that stifle individual and corporate freedom.
Ms. Joseph Varlack, as a matter relating to working at one of the world's most ethical companies, famous for risk management and corporate governance, and as an internationally recognized Blockchain Scholar, I must adhere to federal securities laws.
As such, I classify Mayor Adams as an individual who promoted the digital asset NYCCoin and must disclose the nature, scope, and amount of compensation associated.
A failure to disclose this information may violate the anti-touting provisions of the federal securities laws. Mayor Adams' making these endorsements may also be liable for potential violations of the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws, for participating in an unregistered offer and sale of securities, and for acting as unregistered brokers.
xNY.io - Bank.org respectfully requests the Office of the Mayor of New York City to respond to this request by Wednesday March, 15 2023 by Noon EST.
Respectfully yours with appreciation,
Gunnar Larson - xNY.io - Bank.org
MSc - Digital Currency
MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip)
G@xNY.io +1-917-580-8053