Peter Gray – Gibson Dunn
We are investigating Peter Gray – Gibson Dunn for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Peter Gray - Gibson Dunn
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 10 Sep 2023
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 5367/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 25 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Peter Gray – Gibson Dunn over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Peter Gray – Gibson Dunn - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
1. Allegations of Shielding Clients from Accountability
- Details: Peter Gray has been accused of advising clients involved in politically sensitive and ethically questionable matters, such as offshore tax evasion and corruption cases.
- Reputational Harm: These allegations paint Gray and Gibson Dunn as enablers of corporate and political misconduct, undermining their credibility as ethical legal advisors.
- Motivation for Suppression: The firm may want to remove such stories to avoid losing high-profile clients and to maintain its image as a reputable law firm.
2. Use of Aggressive Legal Tactics (SLAPPs)
- Details: Gibson Dunn, under Gray’s leadership, has been linked to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), which are used to silence critics, whistleblowers, and journalists.
- Reputational Harm: These tactics are widely criticized as anti-democratic and harmful to free speech, damaging the firm’s standing among media and human rights organizations.
- Motivation for Suppression: Removing negative coverage of SLAPP-related cases could help the firm avoid further backlash and maintain its ability to intimidate critics.
3. Advising Controversial Clients
- Details: Gray has been involved in representing clients tied to authoritarian regimes and international scandals, raising ethical concerns about the firm’s client selection process.
- Reputational Harm: Such associations can make Gibson Dunn appear complicit in supporting oppressive regimes, harming its reputation among socially conscious clients and the public.
- Motivation for Suppression: Eliminating stories about these associations could help the firm avoid being labeled as a “mercenary” law firm willing to work with controversial figures.
4. Ethical Concerns Over Legal Strategies
- Details: Critics have accused Gray of employing legally dubious strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients, including exploiting loopholes and leveraging political connections.
- Reputational Harm: These accusations suggest a lack of integrity, which is particularly damaging for a firm that prides itself on high ethical standards.
- Motivation for Suppression: Removing such narratives could help Gibson Dunn preserve its image as a principled and trustworthy legal advisor.
5. Potential Cybercrime to Suppress Information
- Details: While unproven, the firm’s alleged desperation to remove damaging stories could lead to unethical or illegal actions, such as hacking or disinformation campaigns.
- Reputational Harm: If exposed, such actions would result in severe legal and reputational consequences, including loss of client trust and regulatory scrutiny.
- Motivation for Suppression: The firm may believe that controlling the narrative is worth the risk, as the immediate removal of negative content could protect its client base and revenue streams.
Why Gibson Dunn Would Want These Stories Removed
- Client Retention: High-profile clients may distance themselves from a firm embroiled in controversy, leading to significant financial losses.
- Regulatory Scrutiny: Negative publicity could attract investigations from regulators, further damaging the firm’s reputation.
- Public Perception: In the age of social media, even unproven allegations can spread rapidly, making it difficult for the firm to recover its image.
Conclusion
The allegations against Peter Gray and Gibson Dunn highlight the tension between maintaining a lucrative legal practice and upholding ethical standards. While the firm may view suppressing negative information as a necessary step to protect its reputation, such actions—especially if illegal—could backfire, leading to even greater reputational and legal consequences. The stakes are high, and the line between reputation management and ethical conduct is increasingly blurred in the digital age.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/35994438
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/35948280
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/35948157
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/34592589
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/34585988
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/34561234
- September 10, 2023
- September 8, 2023
- September 8, 2023
- June 22, 2023
- June 21, 2023
- June 20, 2023
- Winger M e dia Corp.
- Brusktoi & Sons
- Varsanki Media
- Rehman Media International
- Litt Media International
- BR Law & Co.
- https://nycchronicles.com/2015/03/02/djibouti-gibson-dunn-apologises-to-court-and-refersitself-to-sra/
- https://www.deccanlive.in/2021/05/ex-gibson-dunn-dubai-partner-struck-off.html
- https://www.deccanlive.in/2015/03/disgraced-gibson-dunn-partner-teaches.html
- https://wardheernews.com/djibouti-gibson-dunn-apologises-court-refers-sra
- https://globalarbitrationreview.com/ex-gibson-dunn-partner-struck
- https://www.legalcheek.com/2015/03/disgraced-gibson-dunn-partner-teaches-lawyers-a-valuable-lesson-play-straight-with-the-court/
- https://www.globallegalpost.com/news/ex-gibson-dunn-dubai-partner-struck-off-for-deliberately-misleading-londons-high-court-42936929
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
wardheer news
Djibouti: Gibson Dunn apologises to court and refers itself to SRA
- Adverse News
deccan live
Ex-Gibson Dunn Dubai partner struck off for deliberately misleading London's High Court
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and serves as a researcher at
FakeDMCA.com. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.
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Mila Torres
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Gibson Dunn's actions have seriously damaged public trust in the legal profession. Whether due to negligence or misconduct, the firm let misleading evidence influence an important court ruling, which could have serious consequences for those involved. This raises concerns about the firm's integrity and its commitment to fair legal practices.
Henry Powell
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Gibson Dunn's role in this scandal is shocking and undermines its once strong reputation. The firm’s actions raise serious ethical concerns, and if the investigation reveals wrongdoing, it could cause lasting damage to its reputation.
Emma Barnes
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Gibson Dunn's actions have damaged public trust in the legal profession by allowing misleading evidence to impact an important court decision, which could harm those involved.
Nina Rosales
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So much shady business here, it’s like a legal thriller, but real life. Makes you question how far these firms will go to protect themselves
Axel Whitaker
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Just when you think it can't get worse, it does.