Dear IAB: Fox Raises Specter Of Corruption In LA's Smartmatic Contract <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288284?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a57c-18936227adef&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newyork&utm_content=2025-01-24&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=10>
By Rachel Scharf Fox News has filed a public records lawsuit suggesting that Los Angeles County officials may have taken bribes to award a 2020 election contract to Smartmatic, the voting technology company currently pursuing a $2.7 billion defamation suit over Fox's coverage of that election. Petition attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288284?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a57c-18936227adef&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newyork&utm_content=2025-01-24&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=10> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2288284?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a57c-18936227adef&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newyork&utm_content=2025-01-24&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=10> Thank you, Gunnar Larson On Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 8:09 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear IAB: > > #MeToo Claims Against Ex-Defender's Boss To Stay Sealed > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287378?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431a-87d3-d121d8acafcf&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2025-01-23&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2> > > By Hayley Fowler > > A federal judge on Wednesday shot down a former assistant public > defender's renewed attempt to lay bare certain #MeToo complaints against > her one-time employer as part of a long-running case casting a spotlight on > the judiciary's internal complaint process for workplace misconduct. > > 2 documents attached | Read full article » > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287378?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431a-87d3-d121d8acafcf&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2025-01-23&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2> > | Save to favorites » > <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2287378?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431a-87d3-d121d8acafcf&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2025-01-23&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2> > Thank you, > > Gunnar Larson > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 9:47 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> On Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 6:28 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Dear IAB: >>> >>> Jussie Smollett Atty Scores Exit In Attackers' Defamation Suit >>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2277003?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-12-23&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=17> >>> >>> By Rae Ann Varona >>> >>> An Illinois federal judge on Friday tossed a defamation suit against the >>> Geragos & Geragos attorney who defended actor Jussie Smollett against >>> charges that he filed a false police report on a staged hate crime, saying >>> that a "whiteface statement" she made about Smollett's attackers on >>> national television was substantially true. >>> >>> Order attached | Read full article » >>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2277003?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-12-23&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=17> >>> | Save to favorites » >>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2277003?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-12-23&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=17> >>> Gunnar Larson ✌️ >>> >>> On Sun, Dec 22, 2024, 3:17 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> IAB: >>>> >>>> This morning, around 2:30 AM was prompted in the Meat Packing District >>>> to send this to your kind attention: >>>> >>>> When Investigating An Adversary, Be Wary Of Forged Records >>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-11-22&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=15> >>>> >>>> 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. >>>> >>>> Read full article » >>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-11-22&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=15> >>>> | Save to favorites » >>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-11-22&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=15> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Gunnar ✌️ Larson >>>> >>>> On Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 5:34 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> When Investigating An Adversary, Be Wary Of Forged Records >>>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-11-22&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=15> >>>>> >>>>> 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. >>>>> >>>>> Read full article » >>>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-11-22&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=15> >>>>> | Save to favorites » >>>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-11-22&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=15> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 8:39 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Pawnbroker Pleads Guilty To Bribing Ex-Newark Deputy Mayor >>>>>> <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273008?nl_pk=4126fe73-80ab-4e63-b526-ca8152f5c881&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=governmentcontracts&utm_content=2024-12-13&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2> >>>>>> >>>>>> By Carla Baranauckas >>>>>> >>>>>> A Garden State pawnbroker and jeweler admitted in New Jersey federal >>>>>> court Thursday that he took part in a bribery scheme to influence a >>>>>> former >>>>>> Newark official regarding the acquisition and redevelopment of city-owned >>>>>> properties. >>>>>> >>>>>> Read full article » >>>>>> <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273008?nl_pk=4126fe73-80ab-4e63-b526-ca8152f5c881&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=governmentcontracts&utm_content=2024-12-13&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2> >>>>>> | Save to favorites » >>>>>> <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2273008?nl_pk=4126fe73-80ab-4e63-b526-ca8152f5c881&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=governmentcontracts&utm_content=2024-12-13&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=2> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 7:30 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Law Firm Must Share Files, Face Malpractice Claim, Suit Says >>>>>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2272577?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-12-12&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=10> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> By James Boyle >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A mining company wants Pittsburgh-based Sherrard German & Kelly PC >>>>>>> to hand over its files regarding the representation of a former client >>>>>>> who >>>>>>> was on the losing end of a multimillion-dollar judgment in 2022 and >>>>>>> assigned its malpractice claim to the mining company. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 2 documents attached | Read full article » >>>>>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2272577?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-12-12&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=10> >>>>>>> | Save to favorites » >>>>>>> <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2272577?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5f-b7aa-0651cdd34b32&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2024-12-12&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=10> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 9:02 PM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 8:47 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: Fwd: Mayor Eric Adams NYCCoin Touting >>>>>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Cc: cypherpunks <[email protected]>, < >>>>>>>> [email protected]>, <[email protected]>, >>>>>>>> Reader, Shaun <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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 to >>>>>>>> commit 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; and >>>>>>>> g. solicitation and extortion >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Related to items e,f,g I am personally interested in learning your >>>>>>>> involvement. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>>>> 917-580-8053 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>>>>>> From: Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 4:39 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Mayor Eric Adams NYCCoin Touting >>>>>>>> To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>>>> Cc: <[email protected]>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) < >>>>>>>> [email protected]>, cypherpunks < >>>>>>>> [email protected]>, <[email protected]>, >>>>>>>> Reader, Shaun <[email protected]>, < >>>>>>>> [email protected]>, < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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=drivesdk >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Mr. Mayor, are you not being honest with New Yorkers concerning >>>>>>>>>> NYCoin? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:53 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> 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=drivesdk >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Mr. 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 Larson >>>>>>>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>>>>>>> 917-580-8053 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 4:00 PM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Please find the attached memo with reference footnotes. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Re: 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. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 1. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>>>>>>> 2. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 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). >>>>>>>>>>>> 3. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 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 <http://www.xny.io> - Bank.org >>>>>>>>>>>> <http://bank.org>MSc >>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=MSc-Digital-Currency-North-America&utm_term=blockchain%20unic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyJOBBhDCARIsAJG2h5ctwwMz0MRbVSk-LaYD-GMU5UgDSw7ynxbGr_a7SkaFAZzJc1-pzxEaAi4NEALw_wcB> >>>>>>>>>>>> - Digital Currency >>>>>>>>>>>> MBA >>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-mba-1-5-years-or-3-semesters/> >>>>>>>>>>>> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] +1-917-580-8053 >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>
