Capital Markets

  • May 12, 2025

    Bitcoin Miner Investor Sues Over Flawed Financial Reports

    Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms Ltd. faces a proposed investor class action alleging it improperly accounted for certain capital-raising transactions, hurting investors when it announced it would restate its 2022 and 2023 financials.

  • May 12, 2025

    Coinbase Inks $2.25M Deal In Dogecoin Sweepstakes Suit

    Coinbase Inc. and promoter Marden-Kane have agreed to pay $2.25 million to put to rest a proposed class action over a Dogecoin cryptocurrency sweepstakes, a deal that follows a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to a motion filed in California federal court Friday.

  • May 12, 2025

    Eric Trump-Backed Crypto Miner Merges With Gryphon Digital

    A new bitcoin miner backed by President Donald Trump's two eldest sons said Monday that it will go public through an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining Inc. and will list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ABTC.

  • May 12, 2025

    Instacart Beats Investor Suit Over Pre-IPO Business

    A California federal judge tossed a shareholder class action accusing grocery delivery company Instacart of misrepresenting its potential in the lead-up to its initial public offering, finding, among other things, that the plaintiffs did not sufficiently plead any actionable misleading statements or that the defendants acted with a motive to deceive investors.

  • May 12, 2025

    Chancery Nixes Paramount-Skydance Books Suit Intervention

    Delaware's Chancellor on Monday denied a Paramount Global preferred shareholders' motion to intervene in a New York public pension fund group's suit for documents on Paramount's proposed $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, the latest development in a sprawling, potential post-closing deal challenge.

  • May 12, 2025

    SEC's Atkins Outlines Crypto Policy Plans At Roundtable

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins told crypto industry participants on Monday that developing rules for digital asset markets would be a "key priority" of his chairmanship during a keynote address that promised to focus the agency's enforcement approach on fraud and manipulation.

  • May 12, 2025

    Latham, Davis Polk Lead Digital Health Startup's IPO Filing

    Omada Health Inc., a venture-backed startup that provides virtual care to help patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes, has filed an initial public offering, represented by Latham & Watkins LLP and underwriters counsel Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.

  • May 12, 2025

    SIFMA Calls On SEC To Develop 'Clear' Crypto Framework

    The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has sent lengthy feedback to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on how it views the agency's responsibilities toward crypto investors, calling on the agency to adopt a "clear, consistent and consensus-driven" framework for digital assets.

  • May 12, 2025

    3 Firms Steer $2.1B Pan American's Canadian Silver Co. Buy

    Silver and gold producer Pan American Silver Corp. has unveiled plans to acquire Canadian mining and exploration company Mag Silver Corp., in a $2.1 billion deal built by three law firms.

  • May 12, 2025

    Hedge Fund Group Urges Delay On New AML Rules

    A top trade group representing hedge funds is urging the Trump administration to delay enforcement of new Treasury Department anti-money laundering rules applicable to investment managers, part of a broader attempt to persuade financial and securities regulators to slow down or rescind wide-ranging rules.

  • May 12, 2025

    Caitlyn Jenner Beats Crypto Investors' Suit, For Now

    A proposed securities fraud class action against Caitlyn Jenner over cryptocurrency created and promoted by the Olympic gold medalist has been dismissed with leave to amend by a California federal judge who said the lawsuit doesn't show the lead plaintiff, a U.K. citizen, purchased his tokens in the U.S.

  • May 12, 2025

    Will Justices Finally Rein In Universal Injunctions?

    The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address for the first time Thursday the propriety of universal injunctions, a tool federal judges have increasingly used to broadly halt presidential orders and policy initiatives, and whose validity has haunted the high court's merits and emergency dockets for more than a decade.

  • May 12, 2025

    AI Powers Next Wave Of Telehealth M&A After 2024 Uptick

    Telemedicine-focused deal activity is poised for a transformative shift in 2025 as strategic buyers increasingly seek companies that embed artificial intelligence across their platforms, according to a new report from tech investment bank Drake Star.

  • May 12, 2025

    Chancery Delays $30M Deal In SPAC Suit For Review Of Class

    Citing no-longer-novel aspects of blank check company stock-drop suits, a Delaware vice chancellor on Monday trimmed a $7 million attorney fee proposal in a $29.75 million settlement to $5.5 million, but delayed approval pending clarification on post-closing stock buyer share eligibility.

  • May 12, 2025

    Capital Group Inks $18.7M Deal With Conn. Housing Authority

    Titan Capital ID LLC on Monday accepted $18.7 million to settle a damages feud with a nonprofit tied to a Connecticut public housing authority, agreeing to drop an interest rate from 24% to 12% on an underlying $16.2 million promissory note while waiving an 8% late fee.

  • May 09, 2025

    Ex-Meinl Bank CEO Extradited To US On $170M Odebrecht Rap

    The former CEO of Austrian lender Meinl Bank AG was extradited from the U.K. and pled not guilty Friday to money laundering charges, stemming from allegations that he helped Odebrecht SA hide $170 million in funds used to bribe officials around the world and defraud the Brazilian government. 

  • May 09, 2025

    Feds Rebut Disclosure Delay Claims In Crypto Mixer Case

    Federal prosecutors on Friday fired back at claims they suppressed evidence from the indicted co-founder of crypto mixing service Samourai Wallet, arguing they went beyond what was required when they recently disclosed an "informal conversation" where Treasury employees cast doubt on one of the subsequent charges.

  • May 09, 2025

    BDO Urges Justices To Hear 'Crucial' Auditor Fraud Case

    BDO USA LLP is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that the firm warns could have "devastating" consequences for public companies' auditors, arguing in a Friday filing that the Second Circuit created a "dangerous precedent" by reviving a lawsuit brought by AmTrust Financial Services Inc. shareholders. 

  • May 09, 2025

    Investor Claims PE Firm Filed False Financial Statements

    A private equity firm and several of its executives were hit with a proposed class action in California federal court Friday alleging the firm filed several false and misleading financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, causing the firm's stock price to drop when they could no longer be relied upon.

  • May 09, 2025

    Private Fundraising Takes Hit Amid Volatile Backdrop

    Global private equity and venture capital funding plunged in April amid volatile equity markets, data released Friday shows, falling from a peak in March driven by one blockbuster artificial intelligence deal.

  • May 09, 2025

    NY Developer Denied More Time To Pay SEC $229M Settlement

    A New York federal judge denied a motion by a real estate developer and his wife to extend the deadline for a $229.6 million payment required under a consent judgment with the SEC to settle claims they had schemed to raise money from hundreds of Chinese investors using false statements.

  • May 09, 2025

    SEC's Crypto Retreat Warrants Court Scrutiny, Crenshaw Says

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lone Democratic member called on courts to "take a long hard look" at the agency's reversals in crypto enforcement matters in a scathing dissent of the agency's settlement with blockchain firm Ripple Labs, which she argued "undermines" earlier court decisions in the case.

  • May 09, 2025

    Terraform Labs Backer Can't Ship Fraud Suit To Arbitration

    An early backer of failed crypto platform Terraform Labs cannot escape a lawsuit accusing it of propping up the company's fraud by sending the case to arbitration, with an Illinois federal judge ruling that the investor was not a signatory to a contract signed by users of the platform.

  • May 09, 2025

    Wells Fargo Execs Sued In Del. Over 'Sham' Diversity Efforts

    A Wells Fargo stockholder launched a derivative suit on Friday in Delaware's Court of Chancery seeking damages from 17 of the banking giant's directors and officers for potentially billions in costs tied to alleged "sham" diversity-focused recruitment and hiring initiatives.

  • May 09, 2025

    Energy Group Backs States' BlackRock Coal Investments Suit

    An energy industry advocacy group backed Texas and several other states' claims that BlackRock Inc. and other investment groups took advantage of their large holdings in publicly traded energy companies to drive up coal prices.

Expert Analysis

  • Opinion

    GENIUS Act Can Bring Harmony To Crypto-Banking Discord

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    ​​​​​​​By embracing crypto innovation while establishing appropriate guardrails, the so-called GENIUS Act charts a path forward that promotes financial inclusion and technological advancement without compromising stability or constitutional rights, says J.W. Verret at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Be An Indispensable Associate

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    While law school teaches you to research, write and think critically, it often overlooks the professional skills you will need to make yourself an essential team player when transitioning from a summer to full-time associate, say attorneys at Stinson.

  • SEC Confidential Review Process Provides Issuers Flexibility

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recently announced enhancements to the process for confidentially submitting draft registration statements will be immediately impactful for issuers seeking to access the public capital markets, and should provide more grounds to explore and plan public offerings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Series

    Birding Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Observing and documenting birds in their natural habitats fosters patience, sharpens observational skills and provides moments of pure wonder — qualities that foster personal growth and enrich my legal career, says Allison Raley at Arnall Golden.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Leadership To BigLaw

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    The move from government service to private practice can feel like changing one’s identity, but as someone who has left the U.S. Department of Justice twice, I’ve learned that a successful transition requires patience, effort and the realization that the rewards of practicing law don’t come from one particular position, says Richard Donoghue at Pillsbury.

  • SEC Crypto Mining Statement Delivers Regulatory Clarity

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's March 20 statement clarifying that certain crypto mining activities do not constitute the offer and sale of securities marks the end of the SEC's enforcement-first approach and ushers in a more predictable environment for blockchain innovation and investment, says Jeonghoon Ha at Ha Law.

  • Law Firm Executive Orders Create A Legal Ethics Minefield

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    Recent executive orders targeting BigLaw firms create ethical dilemmas — and raise the specter of civil or criminal liability — for the government attorneys tasked with implementing them and for the law firms that choose to make agreements with the administration, say attorneys at Buchalter.

  • The OCC's Newly Relaxed Approach To Bank Crypto Activity

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    With the early March rescission of Biden-era interpretive guidance, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has loosened its approach to regulating national banks and federal savings associations' crypto-asset activities, possibly removing one barrier to banks engaging in such activities, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind

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    As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.

  • Opinion

    7 Ways CFTC Should Nix Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens

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    Several U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations do not work efficiently in practice, all of which can be abolished or improved in order to comply with a recent executive order requiring the elimination of 10 regulations for every new one implemented, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • How Attorneys Can Master The Art Of On-Camera Presence

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    As attorneys are increasingly presented with on-camera opportunities, they can adapt their traditional legal skills for video contexts — such as virtual client meetings, marketing content or media interviews — by understanding the medium and making intentional adjustments, says Kerry Barrett.

  • Series

    Baseball Fantasy Camp Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    With six baseball fantasy experiences under my belt, I've learned time and again that I didn't make the wrong career choice, but I've also learned that baseball lessons are life lessons, and I'm a better lawyer for my time at St. Louis Cardinals fantasy camp, says Scott Felder at Wiley.

  • Paul Atkins' Past Speeches Offer A Glimpse Into SEC's Future

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    Following Paul Atkins' Thursday Senate confirmation hearing, a look at his public remarks while serving as a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission between 2002 and 2008 reveals eight possible structural and procedural changes the SEC may see once he likely takes over as chair, say attorneys at Covington.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From Fed. Prosecutor To BigLaw

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    Making the jump from government to private practice is no small feat, but, based on my experience transitioning to a business-driven environment after 15 years as an assistant U.S. attorney, it can be incredibly rewarding and help you become a more versatile lawyer, says Michael Beckwith at Dickinson Wright.

  • The Fund Finance Market Is In Its Transformative Era

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    The fund finance market is experiencing explosive growth as it develops into a mature and sophisticated industry, with several recent developments – such as an increase in net asset value lending and a shift toward borrower-friendly terms – reshaping the landscape of this rapidly evolving sector, say attorneys at Fried Frank.

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