May 2024 - cypherpunks@lists.ogf.org

Feds Say Student Recruiter Charged UK Schools Illicit Fees
by Gunnar Larson 08 May '24

08 May '24

Feds Say Student Recruiter Charged UK Schools Illicit Fees <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1834563?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Lauren Berg A Massachusetts company that recruits American students to attend British universities unlawfully demanded that foreign schools participating in U.S. student aid programs pay it an incentive fee and then hide the payments from the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1834563?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1834563?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Insurer Seeks Hearing Cancellation In Arbitrator Bias Dispute
by Gunnar Larson 08 May '24

08 May '24

Insurer Seeks Hearing Cancellation In Arbitrator Bias Dispute <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834649?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Jennifer Mandato An insurer seeking the removal of an arbitrator in a Bermuda reinsurance coverage dispute told the Second Circuit on Tuesday that a hearing on the issue should be canceled as an award was issued in the arbitration, rendering the dispute moot. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834649?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834649?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Truth Social Investor Grilled By Feds At Insider Trading Trial
by Gunnar Larson 08 May '24

08 May '24

Truth Social Investor Grilled By Feds At Insider Trading Trial <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834422?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Pete Brush A Florida investment pro on trial for allegedly exploiting confidential plans to take Truth Social public in a $23 million insider trading case was challenged Tuesday by prosecutors on the timing of trades and communications before the "special" media deal. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834422?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1834422?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Banks, Regulators Holding Back SMEs, Lawmakers Say
by Gunnar Larson 08 May '24

08 May '24

Banks, Regulators Holding Back SMEs, Lawmakers Say <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1834246?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti A parliamentary committee urged the financial watchdogs on Wednesday to review their approach to helping small and midsized businesses gain access to money, arguing that banks are making it "needlessly tougher" to take out loans and unfairly closing accounts of legitimate companies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1834246?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1834246?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Businessman Asks Top Court To Block £19M UAE Debt Claim
by Gunnar Larson 08 May '24

08 May '24

Businessman Asks Top Court To Block £19M UAE Debt Claim <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1834249?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Lucia Osborne-Crowley A businessman's family took its fight with a UAE bank to Britain's highest court Tuesday over an alleged £19 million ($24 million) debt, arguing that the lender should not be allowed to collect on debts he says are illegitimate and a result of fraud. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1834249?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1834249?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Workday Defeats In-House Atty's Bias Suit, For Now
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

Workday Defeats In-House Atty's Bias Suit, For Now <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1834089?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Gina Kim A California magistrate judge on Monday dismissed, for now, a lawsuit by a Workday Inc. in-house attorney who accused the company of discriminatory and retaliatory behavior, which included pay inequities and calling the police to conduct an unnecessary wellness check at his house when he was hospitalized. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1834089?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1834089?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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USPTO Says Apple Foe Seeks Info That Falls Under Exemption
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

USPTO Says Apple Foe Seeks Info That Falls Under Exemption <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1833679?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Andrew Karpan U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lawyers say the agency doesn't have to give any more of its communications to an inventor whose $533 million jury verdict win against Apple Inc. was overturned, and the USPTO wants a D.C. federal judge to toss his Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1833679?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1833679?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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UChicago Can't Ditch Data Sharing Privacy Claim (Article By: Lauraann Wood)
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

UChicago Can't Ditch Data Sharing Privacy Claim <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1833950?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Lauraann Wood A University of Chicago Medical Center patient accusing the hospital of illegally sharing her and other patients' identifying information with Meta can pursue her claims that the info sharing constitutes a federal wiretap violation, an Illinois federal judge said. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1833950?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1833950?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Re: Blinken Denies US Human Rights ‘Double Standard’ for Israel
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

Dear Katerina: Thank you for your response. There will be no reliable Internet, with a secure connection in Chelsea, Manhattan at this time for the scheduled exam. Could we please reschedule the exam. Or can you please confirm you have communicated with the FBI of xNY.io - Bank.org's concern of being harassed by taking UNIC's MSc and MBA? Warm regards, 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 On Tue, May 7, 2024, 11:42 AM Katerina Ramoutsaki <ramoutsaki.k(a)unic.ac.cy> wrote: > Dear Gunnar, > I trust this message finds you well. > Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, it's not feasible to > accommodate an extension for the two-hour duration of the exam. > As per the course guidelines, the exam is designed to be open-book and > with internet access, allowing students to utilize internet resources as > needed. Granting extensions would introduce unfair advantages for some > students over others. > Please be reminded of the exam dates: it will commence on May 10th at > 09:00 am (CY time) and conclude on May 12th at 05:00 pm (CY time). It's > advisable to begin the exam at least two hours before the closing time to > ensure sufficient time to complete it. > Should you have any further queries or concerns, feel free to reach out. > Warmest Regards Katerina > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Monday, May 6, 2024 6:15 PM > *To:* Katerina Ramoutsaki <ramoutsaki.k(a)unic.ac.cy> > *Cc:* Antonis Polemitis <polemitis.an(a)unic.ac.cy>; Elena Kontemeniotis < > kontemeniotis.e(a)unic.ac.cy>; cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org < > cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org> > *Subject:* Re: Blinken Denies US Human Rights ‘Double Standard’ for Israel > > *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. > > > On Wed, May 1, 2024, 5:06 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > > Katerina: > > How are you? > > May I have more time to complete the MOOC section two final quiz? > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > *9th Circ. Says Calif. Bar Didn't Violate Student's Fed. Rights > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831430?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>* > > *By Lauren Berg* > > The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed the dismissal of an octogenarian law > school student's claims that the State Bar of California violated his 14th > Amendment protected rights when it refused to excuse his delay in taking a > first-year exam, saying the California Supreme Court has original > jurisdiction over admission matters. > > Opinion attached | Read full article » > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831430?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> > | Save to favorites » > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1831430?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> > > > On Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 3:32 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > > Katerina: > > On the MOOC forum, I made a human rights post a couple weeks ago. > > I do not see it on the forums. Do you have a copy of it by chance? > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > ---- > > Blinken Denies US Human Rights ‘Double Standard’ for Israel > https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/blinken-denies-us-human-… > > > The US is examining allegations of human rights and international law > violations in Gaza — by both Israel and Hamas — and will not apply a double > standard, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Washington on > Monday. > >

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Coinbase Operates As Unregistered Broker, Investors Say
by Gunnar Larson 07 May '24

07 May '24

Coinbase Operates As Unregistered Broker, Investors Say <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1833794?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Katryna Perera Coinbase and its CEO have been hit with a proposed class action in California federal court alleging the crypto exchange "has been a part of a shadowy crypto ecosystem operating just outside of the law since formed over 10 years ago." Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1833794?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1833794?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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