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SEC Seeks More Data On Nasdaq Plan To Speed Up Delistings
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

SEC Seeks More Data On Nasdaq Plan To Speed Up Delistings <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264126?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Tom Zanki The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed deciding on a Nasdaq proposal that would accelerate delistings of companies with low-priced stocks that take extended time to regain compliance or rely on reverse-stock splits to elevate their share prices, saying more data is needed before it takes action. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264126?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264126?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Grayscale Says Rival In $2M Suit Misled Bitcoin Investors
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Grayscale Says Rival In $2M Suit Misled Bitcoin Investors <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264019?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Brian Steele Digital asset management firm Osprey Funds LLC "engaged in the same conduct" for which it is suing Grayscale Investments LLC in Connecticut state court, Grayscale said in defending itself against a $2 million lawsuit from its smaller rival while also countersuing for violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264019?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264019?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Ga. Attys' Easement Fraud Class Suit Shipped To State Court
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Ga. Attys' Easement Fraud Class Suit Shipped To State Court <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264064?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Anna Scott Farrell A Georgia federal judge kicked back to state court a proposed class action accusing conservation easement fund organizers of racketeering and defrauding investors, saying the organizers failed to prove that the proposed class had at least 100 investors or that the case hinged on federal law. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264064?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264064?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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New SEC 'Dealer' Rule Tossed In Win For Hedge Funds, Crypto
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

New SEC 'Dealer' Rule Tossed In Win For Hedge Funds, Crypto <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264146?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Jessica Corso & Aislinn Keely A Texas federal judge on Thursday overturned a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule that expanded the definition of "dealer" to include proprietary trading firms, some hedge funds and crypto firms, saying the agency overstepped its authority when it adopted the rule. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264146?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2264146?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Trump Eyes Crypto, SpaceX To Sell Shares, And More Rumors
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Trump Eyes Crypto, SpaceX To Sell Shares, And More Rumors <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2263062?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Tom Zanki Donald Trump's social media company wants to enter the cryptocurrency business, while Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a tender offer of shares that values the space technology startup at $250 billion. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2263062?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2263062?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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When Investigating An Adversary, Be Wary Of Forged Records
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

When Investigating An Adversary, Be Wary Of Forged Records <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> 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-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2262447?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Pa. Enviro Hearing Board Can Sanction Atty, Court Affirms
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Pa. Enviro Hearing Board Can Sanction Atty, Court Affirms <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264080?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Matthew Santoni Pennsylvania's Environmental Hearing Board was within its power to issue its first-ever sanctions against an attorney for trying to delay an appeal with false claims that the state Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were looking to talk to Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. over her case, a state appellate court ruled Thursday. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264080?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264080?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Defamation Suit Against Ga. Election Chief Likely To Proceed
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Defamation Suit Against Ga. Election Chief Likely To Proceed <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264077?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Chart Riggall A federal judge said Thursday that she was likely to allow a Texas attorney to continue with her defamation suit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over comments that suggested she presented "doctored" evidence to state senators in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264077?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264077?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Ye's Cos. Sanctioned For Blowing Off Discovery In Bias Suit
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Ye's Cos. Sanctioned For Blowing Off Discovery In Bias Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264208?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Rachel Scharf A Los Angeles judge sanctioned two of Ye's companies Thursday after they "simply ignored" discovery requests in a former employee's lawsuit alleging widespread racism, antisemitism and homophobia on the part of the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264208?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264208?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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4th Circ. Tells Judge To Try Again After 'Vindictive' Sentence
by Gunnar Larson 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

4th Circ. Tells Judge To Try Again After 'Vindictive' Sentence <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2263633?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Sawicki A federal judge has been given a third chance to impose a proper sentence on a man who pled guilty to a drug-trafficking conspiracy charge, with the Fourth Circuit finding the judge erred when, after the defendant successfully appealed his initial sentence, he handed down an even harsher one. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2263633?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2263633?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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