April 2024 - cypherpunks@lists.ogf.org

BitTorrent Owner Says SEC Is Overreaching Its Authority
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

BitTorrent Owner Says SEC Is Overreaching Its Authority <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1819288?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Lauren Berg The owner of file sharing platform BitTorrent asked a Manhattan federal judge to toss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit alleging the fraudulent and unregistered sale of a pair of crypto tokens, saying the agency is trying to extend U.S. securities laws to foreign entities. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1819288?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1819288?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Giuliani Says He Could Be 'Homeless' If Florida Condo Is Sold
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Giuliani Says He Could Be 'Homeless' If Florida Condo Is Sold <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1819199?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Clara Geoghegan Rudy Giuliani said the official committee of unsecured creditors in his Chapter 11 case has overstepped its powers by asking a New York bankruptcy judge to force the sale of his Florida condo, a move that the former New York City mayor said could add him to "the ranks of the homeless." 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1819199?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1819199?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Nikola Says Convicted Ex-CEO Plotting Illegal Board Takeover
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Nikola Says Convicted Ex-CEO Plotting Illegal Board Takeover <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1819299?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Gina Kim Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. sued its former CEO and convicted felon Trevor Milton in Arizona federal court Friday, accusing him of scheming with unqualified loyalists to regain control of the company by flouting securities laws, infringing Nikola's trademarks and breaching agreements. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1819299?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1819299?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Exxon Docs In $1.8B Case Should Be Unsealed, Judge Told
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Exxon Docs In $1.8B Case Should Be Unsealed, Judge Told <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1818842?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Spencer Brewer The government asked a Texas federal judge to wave away protests by Exxon Mobil Corp. to keep its documents sealed in a case over $1.8 billion in contested tax benefits for a joint venture with Qatar, saying Thursday that the energy giant threatens unnecessary disputes at trial. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1818842?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1818842?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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BofA Sued After FTC Imposter Steals $2M From Accounts
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

BofA Sued After FTC Imposter Steals $2M From Accounts <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1819250?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By David Minsky A 67-year-old Florida woman has sued Bank of America over alleged negligence and violations of several federal laws, claiming in the case that was removed to federal court this week that the financial services company failed to protect her accounts as she fell victim to a sophisticated social engineering scam by a person posing as a Federal Trade Commission investigator who stole $2 million. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1819250?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1819250?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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DraftKings Rips Former Exec's 'Lies' In Ongoing Fanatics Spat
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

DraftKings Rips Former Exec's 'Lies' In Ongoing Fanatics Spat <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1819075?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By David Steele Former DraftKings executive Michael Hermalyn lied in his opposition last week to its preliminary injunction request, just as he had during his departure to rival Fanatics and throughout a trade secrets and breach of contract suit against him, the company has told a Massachusetts federal court in defending its injunction request. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1819075?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1819075?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Lowe's Lies 'Destroyed' Vendor's Business, NC Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Lowe's Lies 'Destroyed' Vendor's Business, NC Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1819189?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Travis Bland A home accents company alleged that Lowe's sought to "destroy" it with "bogus" complaints about product quality and the business' financial health, costing it tens of millions of dollars while usurping its business model. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1819189?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1819189?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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PayPal Gets CFPB's Fee Disclosure Rule Cut Down Again
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

PayPal Gets CFPB's Fee Disclosure Rule Cut Down Again <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819383?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Lauren Berg A Washington, D.C., federal judge on Friday again sided with payment-processing giant PayPal in striking down attempts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to hold digital wallets to certain disclosure and waiting-period rules that apply to physical prepaid payment cards. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819383?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1819383?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Dem Cites 'Secret' Report Against Ticketmaster 'Rebates'
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Dem Cites 'Secret' Report Against Ticketmaster 'Rebates' <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1819106?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Bryan Koenig A major congressional critic of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster highlighted an expert report from a long-running lawsuit as further proof of the ticketing juggernauts' "rampant, corrupt and abusive practices," although assertions that the report was secret and only newly unearthed may be overblown. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1819106?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1819106?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Manhattan DA Says Trump Violated Hush Money Gag Order
by Gunnar Larson 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Manhattan DA Says Trump Violated Hush Money Gag Order <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1819358?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Lauren Berg Donald Trump may have already violated a New York state judge's gag order in the former president's hush money case by impugning the judge's daughter on social media, Manhattan prosecutors said, while Trump's attorneys say prosecutors are trying to improperly expand the order. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1819358?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1819358?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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