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SEC Gets Default Entry Against Crypto Ponzi Scheme Aides
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

SEC Gets Default Entry Against Crypto Ponzi Scheme Aides <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870868?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Rachel Riley A Washington federal court entered an order of default against two accused Ponzi scheme promoters on Friday, after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the pair failed to address its allegations that they helped the creator of a purported cryptocurrency trading bot service scam investors out of $295 million. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870868?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870868?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Convicted Crypto Mixer Says Feds' 30-Year Ask Too High
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Convicted Crypto Mixer Says Feds' 30-Year Ask Too High <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870708?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Aislinn Keely The convicted operator of the Bitcoin Fog crypto mixing service urged a Washington, D.C., federal judge to disregard federal prosecutors' 30-year recommendation and instead levy a below-guidelines sentence, arguing the scale of his money laundering operation isn't indicative of harm done. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870708?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870708?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Crypto Promoter Gets OK To Appeal Securities Ruling At 5th Circ.
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Crypto Promoter Gets OK To Appeal Securities Ruling At 5th Circ. <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870924?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Aislinn Keely A Texas federal judge on Friday granted a cryptocurrency influencer's bid to immediately appeal an adverse ruling that his promotion of so-called SPRK tokens had sufficient ties to the U.S. since the question of whether his alleged activity is beyond the reach of federal securities regulators could resolve the suit. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870924?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870924?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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PE Firm's SpaceX Suit Belongs In Delaware, HK Co. Says
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

PE Firm's SpaceX Suit Belongs In Delaware, HK Co. Says <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870236?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Leslie A. Pappas A Hong Kong company that sued a California-based private equity firm for refusing to invest the company's $50 million into SpaceX says the firm has now sued the company's Chinese parent in California, creating "duplicative proceedings" that ought to be brought in Delaware's Chancery Court. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870236?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1870236?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Burger King Sued For Books In Del. On Big Site Buy
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Burger King Sued For Books In Del. On Big Site Buy <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1870823?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By MJ Koo Burger King investors filed a Delaware Court of Chancery lawsuit Friday seeking a look at the burger chain's books and records on the merger with its parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., arguing the information is necessary to confirm whether the deal was fair. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1870823?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1870823?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Trump Media Sued In Del. After New Fla. Share-Sale Challenge
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Trump Media Sued In Del. After New Fla. Share-Sale Challenge <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1870646?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Jeff Montgomery Citing "contemptuous disregard" for Delaware Court of Chancery orders, two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology Group have sought a temporary restraining order to block the social media venture from seeking a Florida court order to stop their sale of some 18 million shares. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1870646?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1870646?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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NY Court Security Gave Away Phone With Nudes, Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

NY Court Security Gave Away Phone With Nudes, Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870889?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Craig Clough A New York woman has filed a state court lawsuit alleging that a Columbia County Sheriff's Department deputy gave her phone to the wrong person after she visited a county courthouse, which led to sexually explicit photos and videos of her being accessed on the phone and published to social media. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870889?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870889?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Former Texas Judge Sanctioned Over Atty Romance Interview
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Former Texas Judge Sanctioned Over Atty Romance Interview <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870817?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Ryan Boysen Former bankruptcy judge David R. Jones was sanctioned Friday for an "off the record" interview with Jackson Walker LLP, in which he asked the firm not to take his deposition during a federal investigation into Jones' secret romantic relationship with a former Jackson Walker partner. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870817?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870817?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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'Brazen' Plot To Steal Graceland From Presleys Nets Charges
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

'Brazen' Plot To Steal Graceland From Presleys Nets Charges <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870741?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Craig Clough A woman was charged in Missouri federal court Friday with attempting a wild scheme to defraud the family of Elvis Presley by auctioning the late singer's iconic Graceland estate and pocketing the proceeds, a plot that was only foiled when suspicious minds raised red flags. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870741?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1870741?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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FuboTV Scores Injunction Blocking Streaming Venture Launch
by Gunnar Larson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

FuboTV Scores Injunction Blocking Streaming Venture Launch <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870884?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Nadia Dreid Sports streaming service Fubo has convinced a New York federal court to block ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery from launching their "sports-first streaming business" while it challenges the joint venture as an anticompetitive attempt to knock it out of the market. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870884?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1870884?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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