Soleymani

RUSSELLS: ART COLLECTOR'S SUCCESSFUL APPEAL AGAINST DIGITAL AUCTION PLATFORM IS A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR BRITISH CONSUMERS

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Monday, November 14, 2022
Ethereum, Sale, Nifty Gateway, Court of appeal (Belgium), Judgement, Internet, Mike Winkelmann, NFT, Soleymani, Non-fungible token, England and Wales, Government, Practice of law

After the Court of Appeal granted Soleymani permission to appeal in July 2022, the art collector received a favourable ruling on 6 October, which impacts every British internet user purchasing goods online under UK consumer laws.

Key Points: 
  • After the Court of Appeal granted Soleymani permission to appeal in July 2022, the art collector received a favourable ruling on 6 October, which impacts every British internet user purchasing goods online under UK consumer laws.
  • The decision is ground-breaking, protecting consumers from the imposition of automatic foreign arbitration when they want to dispute an online transaction, which happened when Soleymani disputed an online auction on Nifty Gateway and the New York-based platform began arbitral proceedings in New York.
  • The disputed auction happened in May 2021 over Beeple's Abundance, an NFT that Ethereum's co-founder Taylor Gerring purchased for $1.2m on Nifty Gateway.
  • Soleymani's legal counsel says, "The case Mr Soleymani is seeking to make has broad implications for all consumers using the internet in general in this jurisdiction.

Renowned Art Collector Sues Nifty Gateway Over Auction For Million-Dollar Beeple Work Abundance

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Friday, October 1, 2021
Ethereum, Nifty Gateway, Soleymani, Collection, Christie, Sale, Intention, High Court, Court of cassation, Whale, Gemini, Christie's, NFT, Non-fungible token, Auction, Cryptocurrency

Nifty Gateway hosted an auction which resulted in the highest bidders or 'winners' receiving numbered editions of the Beeple Abundance artwork corresponding to the position of their respective bids.

Key Points: 
  • Nifty Gateway hosted an auction which resulted in the highest bidders or 'winners' receiving numbered editions of the Beeple Abundance artwork corresponding to the position of their respective bids.
  • He has therefore challenged Nifty Gateway over whether the Beeple auction was legal or not.
  • After the Abundance auction closed and Soleymani was the third highest bidder, Nifty Gateway claimed that he'd 'won' an edition of the Beeple piece for which he was asked to pay but refused.
  • A legal action is now underway in the High Court in London although Nifty Gateway is yet to engage in the process.

Renowned Art Collector Sues Nifty Gateway Over Auction For Million-Dollar Beeple Work Abundance

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Friday, October 1, 2021
Ethereum, Nifty Gateway, Soleymani, Collection, Christie, Sale, Intention, High Court, Court of cassation, Whale, Gemini, Christie's, NFT, Non-fungible token, Auction, Cryptocurrency

Nifty Gateway hosted an auction which resulted in the highest bidders or 'winners' receiving numbered editions of the Beeple Abundance artwork corresponding to the position of their respective bids.

Key Points: 
  • Nifty Gateway hosted an auction which resulted in the highest bidders or 'winners' receiving numbered editions of the Beeple Abundance artwork corresponding to the position of their respective bids.
  • He has therefore challenged Nifty Gateway over whether the Beeple auction was legal or not.
  • After the Abundance auction closed and Soleymani was the third highest bidder, Nifty Gateway claimed that he'd 'won' an edition of the Beeple piece for which he was asked to pay but refused.
  • A legal action is now underway in the High Court in London although Nifty Gateway is yet to engage in the process.

Virus-Repelling Plastic Wins Top Prize in "Create the Future" Contest

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Soleymani

Inspired by the water-repellant lotus leaf, RepelWrap can be manufactured onto biodegradable and green plastic materials to alleviate concerns about sustainability and recyclability.

Key Points: 
  • Inspired by the water-repellant lotus leaf, RepelWrap can be manufactured onto biodegradable and green plastic materials to alleviate concerns about sustainability and recyclability.
  • RepelWrap has been awarded the Grand Prize of $20,000 in the 2020 "Create the Future" Design Contest, produced by SAE Media Group.
  • Leyla Soleymani, Co-inventor, said "I'm really thankful to the judges, and the contest sponsors for proving the opportunity for us to present our innovation to the world.
  • Finalists were selected by senior editors at SAE Media Group, producer of the contest, and judged by an independent panel of design engineers.

Press release - MEPs to debate escalating tensions in Iran, Iraq and Libya

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Criticism of the United States, Persian people, Qasem Soleimani, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Soleymani, Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Military of Iran, Government of Iran, Proxy wars, Iran–Israel proxy conflict

Relations between the US and Iran were put under further strain when the US killed top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Friday 3 January.

Key Points: 
  • Relations between the US and Iran were put under further strain when the US killed top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Friday 3 January.
  • On Tuesday evening, Parliament will discuss the recent developments in Libya and the efforts to prevent an international conflict with Mr Borrell.
  • You can watch both plenary debates via EP Live and EbS+.

Iranian General Dead, What's Next, Asks Physicians for Civil Defense

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Criticism of the United States, Persian people, Qasem Soleimani, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Asymmetric warfare, Civil defense, Soleymani, Military

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --After Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike, Iran has vowed reprisals.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --After Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike, Iran has vowed reprisals.
  • Physicians for Civil Defense observes that in this age of "asymmetric warfare," civilians here, not just military installations "over there," are at risk.
  • Physical control systems used in electric utilities, manufacturing, and oil refineries are being targeted by Iranian hackers .
  • Physicians for Civil Defense distributes information to help to save lives in the event of war or other disaster.

FCNL Condemns Assassination, Urges Congress to Oppose Escalation of Deadly Conflict with Iran

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Friday, January 3, 2020
White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Religion, Other Government, Homeland security, Other Defense, Congressional News, Views, Defense, Public policy, Government, Consumer, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Qasem Soleimani, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Soleymani

FCNL condemns the assassination of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani and other pro-Iran militia leaders.

Key Points: 
  • FCNL condemns the assassination of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani and other pro-Iran militia leaders.
  • And with Congress failure to act to explicitly reject war with Iran and insist on diplomacy.
  • But in December 2019, Congress struck language from a military policy bill that would have explicitly denied authorization for a war with Iran.
  • Congress should as many members are already declaring demand a full briefing on the attack and hold public hearings on the escalation of violent conflict with Iran.