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From JPMorgan to AI Investment Banking: Why I Took the Calculated Risk

Varun Agarwal left his secure investment banking career at JPMorgan to join OffDeal, an AI-native investment bank. He explains how artificial intelligence is transforming dealmaking and why he has no regrets about taking the calculated risk toward innovation.

When Varun Agarwal decided to leave his prestigious position at JPMorgan Chase to join an AI investment bank, many colleagues questioned his judgment. Yet for Agarwal, the move represented a strategic evolution in his investment banking career—one that has already provided more substantial dealmaking experience than his traditional banking role. “I get more dealmaking experience at OffDeal than at JPMorgan,” Agarwal confirms, highlighting how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services.

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E-Verify Resumes Operations: Critical Employer Deadlines Before October 14

The Department of Homeland Security has restored E-Verify operations following the federal shutdown. Employers have until October 14, 2025, to submit cases for hires made during the system outage. USCIS provides specific guidance for compliance.

E-Verify has resumed normal operations following the recent federal government shutdown, creating urgent compliance requirements for employers nationwide. The Department of Homeland Security has officially restored access to the employment eligibility verification system, giving businesses limited time to address backlogged cases and meet critical deadlines.

E-Verify Compliance Deadline: October 14, 2025

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Apple Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over AI Training Faces New Class Action

Apple confronts a new class action lawsuit alleging copyright infringement in training its AI systems. Two neuroscience professors claim Apple used their registered works without authorization through shadow libraries and web-crawling software.

Apple faces another significant copyright infringement lawsuit as the company confronts fresh allegations of using pirated books to train its artificial intelligence systems. Just one month after previous copyright claims, two neuroscience professors from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the tech giant, marking an escalating legal challenge for Apple Inc. in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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