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April 01, 2024
Investor Challenges GitLab Inc. Nominating Bylaw In Chancery
An investor in software development security venture GitLab Inc. has hit the company with a proposed class challenge to advance notice nominating restrictions for proxy contests, the latest in a string of suits branding the provisions "restrictive and coercive."
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April 01, 2024
Dish Says Investor Suit's 'Witnesses Witnessed Nothing'
Dish Network wants to dismiss a proposed shareholder class action accusing it of concealing its 5G network integration issues from investors, saying the court should ignore the testimonies of the suit's three confidential witnesses because they have no "basis of knowledge" of the company's inner workings.
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April 01, 2024
Spinning For Terraform Was Tough, Crypto Rep Tells Jury
A California man who worked for Terraform Labs and creator Do Kwon told a Manhattan federal jury Monday that doing public relations for the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency startup accused of fraud left him "angry" and confused as he tried to be transparent.
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April 01, 2024
Colo. Judge Pleads For Brevity In Palantir Shareholder Suit
A Colorado federal judge has dismissed without prejudice a shareholder suit against software and analytics company Palantir Technologies, criticizing the redundancy and excessive length of the complaint, and chastising the plaintiffs for seemingly expecting him to sift through alleged fraudulent statements for them.
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April 01, 2024
Murdaugh Gets 40 Years For Financial Crimes In Fed. Court
Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina lawyer serving a life sentence for murder, was hit with a concurrent 40-year prison term in federal court Monday after pleading guilty to stealing at least $9 million from clients.
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April 01, 2024
Last Hemp Co. Exec Agrees To SEC Injunction In $14M Scam
A CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp. co-founder who pled guilty to claims that he lied about the company's prospects in order to raise $14 million has become the last of four executives to reach a partial agreement resolving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil claims.
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April 01, 2024
Indicted Crypto Whiz Says Software Development Not A Crime
The founder of the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency exchange told a Manhattan federal judge that the government had wrongly charged him with scheming to launder money and dodge sanctions, saying that the only agreement he'd made with others was to build legal, open-source software.
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April 01, 2024
Morris James Forms M&A Group With 3 Attys From Skadden
Morris James LLP has hired three attorneys from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP to launch the Delaware firm's new corporate and mergers and acquisition practice and enhance its already established corporate law services, the firm said Monday.
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April 01, 2024
Canadian Trucking Co. Seeks US Bankruptcy Recognition
Canadian truck dealers the Pride Group on Monday asked a Delaware judge for U.S. recognition of the Canadian insolvency proceedings it began in the face of a more than $90 million claim from Mitsubishi over an alleged loan default.
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March 29, 2024
Hogan Lovells Vet's High Court Debut A Study In Contrasts
Several weeks ago, when a Hogan Lovells lawyer finally delivered U.S. Supreme Court arguments after 20 years at the firm, she parsed arcane arbitration issues and her words weren't widely heard outside the courtroom. But weeks later and back at the high court podium, her words were heard nationwide when she pointedly spotlighted a judge's use of "anonymous blog posts" in a bombshell abortion ruling.
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March 29, 2024
Alleged 'Shadow Trader's Co-Worker Tells Jury Stocks Not Tied
A co-worker of an ex-Medivation executive accused of "shadow trading" in rival Incyte's stock testified Friday as the first defense witness in his California federal civil trial, telling jurors that the two companies weren't competitors and that he wouldn't expect their stock prices to rise in tandem.
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March 29, 2024
SentinelOne Execs Face Derivative Suit Over Accounting Error
Cybersecurity company SentinelOne was hit with a shareholder derivative suit in California federal court Friday over a 35% stock price drop that the plaintiff claimed was the result of the company's disclosure about its internal controls and subsequent inflation of its annualized recurring revenue.
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March 29, 2024
High Court SEC Case May Bear On DOJ's Immigration Probes
A highly anticipated Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's tribunal body could lend support to Walmart and SpaceX in immigration enforcement proceedings, and it may even have the potential to strike the foundation of immigration courts.
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March 29, 2024
BitTorrent Owner Says SEC Is Overreaching Its Authority
The owner of file sharing platform BitTorrent asked a Manhattan federal judge to toss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit alleging the fraudulent and unregistered sale of a pair of crypto tokens, saying the agency is trying to extend U.S. securities laws to foreign entities.
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March 29, 2024
What's Next On Courts' Crypto Docket After Bankman-Fried
The 25-year prison sentence for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left the crypto industry one step closer to putting the fallout of "crypto winter" behind it, but there are still other cases with broad implications for the industry set to take over Manhattan courtrooms soon.
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March 29, 2024
GEO Group Brass Agree To Reforms To End Derivative Suit
Shareholders who claimed executives of private prison contractor GEO Group Inc. lied about financing deals with major banks told a Florida federal judge that the company has agreed to a host of corporate reforms to end the derivative suit, which will include the appointment of a chief compliance officer.
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March 29, 2024
SEC Wins Extended Asset Freeze Against Biotech Co.
A Colorado federal judge on Friday granted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's request to make permanent a restraining order freezing a biotech company's assets while the case proceeds, finding that the regulator is likely to prevail in the suit.
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March 29, 2024
HJ Sims Honoring Books And Records Settlement, Court Told
The daughter of a seven-decade employee of Herbert J. Sims & Co. Inc. has withdrawn a books and records suit against the investment bank and its owner, The Teksys Corp., telling a Connecticut state court that she is now satisfied that the defendants have abided by the terms of a November settlement.
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March 29, 2024
Liberty Sues SEC Again Over Climate Disclosure Regs
Liberty Energy Inc. filed a complaint against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Texas federal court, marking the company's second attempt at challenging the agency's corporate climate disclosure regulations after its previous Fifth Circuit petition was transferred to the Eighth Circuit.
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March 29, 2024
Innoviz's $1.4B SPAC Deal 'Abysmal,' Investor Tells Chancery
A former stockholder of the special purpose acquisition company that took autonomous vehicle software provider Innoviz public has sued the architects behind the $1.4 billion merger in Delaware's Court of Chancery, accusing them of unjust enrichment and breaches of fiduciary duty and calling the transaction "abysmal" for investors.
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March 29, 2024
Nikola Says Convicted Ex-CEO Plotting Illegal Board Takeover
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. sued its former CEO and convicted felon Trevor Milton in Arizona federal court Friday, accusing him of scheming with unqualified loyalists to regain control of the company by flouting securities laws, infringing Nikola's trademarks and breaching agreements.
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March 29, 2024
Hedge Fund Beats Vaxart Investor's 'Short-Swing' Profits Suit
A New York federal judge has granted a win to hedge fund Armistice Capital LLC and its managing member in a derivative suit brought by a shareholder of biotechnology company Vaxart Inc., which sought disgorgement of short-swing profits that allegedly were wrongfully obtained by the investment adviser.
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March 29, 2024
FuboTV Exits Investor Suit Over Sports Betting Biz, For Now
A New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from investors of sports streaming service FuboTV Inc. accusing it of misleading them about its attempt to enter into the sports betting business, saying that claims in short seller reports, which the investors say damaged share prices, are only opinions, not actionable facts.
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March 29, 2024
Up Next After Bankman-Fried Sentencing: FTX Cooperators
Now that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for an $11 billion fraud on the collapsed crypto exchange, it's time for the three top lieutenants who testified against him at trial to face their own judgments — and experts say the cooperators are well positioned to avoid jail time.
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March 29, 2024
Retirement Advisers Back Biden Admin's ESG Rule In 5th Circ.
Supporters of a Biden administration rule allowing retirement advisers to consider environmental, social and governance issues when making decisions for clients rose to defend the policy in the Fifth Circuit, arguing the move aligns with fiduciary duties to minimize risks and maximize returns for clients.
Expert Analysis
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Understanding Advance Notice Bylaws Is Key For All Parties
Recent developments in Delaware case law show that advance notice bylaws will be strictly construed and that Delaware courts will generally uphold clear, unambiguous bylaws adopted and applied reasonably, a lesson for both companies and stockholders alike as the number of companies rejecting director nominations by dissident stockholders has increased, say attorneys at MoFo.
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3 Defense Takeaways From The Bankman-Fried Trial
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s recent fraud conviction offers several key lessons for future white collar defendants, from the changing nature of cross-examination to the continued risks of taking the stand, say Jonathan Porter and Gregg Sofer at Husch Blackwell.
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Children's Book Writing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Becoming a children's book author has opened doors to incredible new experiences of which I barely dared to dream, but the process has also changed my life by serving as a reminder that strong writing, networking and public speaking skills are hugely beneficial to a legal career, says Shaunna Bailey at Sheppard Mullin.
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Parsing 2023's Energy Markets Enforcement
A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's and Commodity Futures Trading Commission's recently released fiscal year 2023 enforcement reports highlight the significant energy market enforcement activities, litigation pursued and settlements reached by both agencies, as well as their respective strategic goals and focus areas, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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A Review Of 2023's Most Notable Securities Litigation
There is much to be learned from the most prominent private securities cases of 2023, specifically the Tesla trial, the U.S. Supreme Court's Slack decision and the resolution of Goldman Sachs litigation, but one lesson running through all of them is that there can be rewards at the end of the line for defendants willing to go the distance, say attorneys at Fried Frank.
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ESG Investing Caught In Culture War Crosshairs In 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, ESG investing remains a raging battleground in the U.S. culture wars, as illustrated by the array of legislative efforts across the country aimed variously at restricting or promoting the use of ESG investing — but it remains to be seen what practical impact, if any, these laws will have, say Amy Roy and Robert Skinner at Ropes & Gray.
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Inside CFTC's Latest Push To Regulate Carbon Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's newly proposed guidance for voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts is among several recent moves it has taken to address climate-related financial risk, and although the guidance is less robust than it could be, it should foster discussion toward a regulatory framework for this market, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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8 Ways To Negotiate Improved Disgorgement Outcomes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's nearly $3.4 billion collected in disgorgements in 2023 shows that substantial disgorgement claims from regulators and law enforcement are the new norm, but corporations may be able to dramatically reduce what they owe by using eight strategies to argue for reduced net profit calculations, say experts at AlixPartners.
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How The NY AG Leads Investigations In Civil Securities Fraud
Although investigating white collar fraud can put significant strain on state and local resources, the New York Attorney General's Office has continued to use its expansive statutory authority to take a leading role in bringing civil enforcement actions in highly complex financial matters, say Carrie Cohen and Nathan Reilly at MoFo.
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ESG Around The World: Singapore
Singapore is keen to establish itself as a leading international financial center and a key player in the sustainable finance ecosystem, and key initiatives led by its government and other regulatory bodies have helped the Asian nation progress from its initially guarded attitude toward ESG investment and reporting, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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The Pop Culture Docket: Judge D'Emic On Moby Grape
The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.
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Performing Music Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The discipline of performing live music has directly and positively influenced my effectiveness as a litigator — serving as a reminder that practice, intuition and team building are all important elements of a successful law practice, says Jeff Wakolbinger at Bryan Cave.
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The Shifting Landscape Of Securities Class Action Fees
An analysis of recently settled cases shows that in addition to the settlement size, plaintiffs counsel in securities class actions appear to be rewarded for good settlement outcomes relative to a statistical prediction, with certain outcomes for the motion to dismiss and motion for class certification also affecting attorney fees awarded, says Edward Flores at NERA Economic Consulting.
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Reverse Proffers In Federal Criminal Cases Can Be A Win-Win
The increasingly popular reverse proffer — in which prosecutors disclose evidence to targets of a criminal investigation — can help the government test its case and persuade witnesses to cooperate, and can help defendants sharpen their strategies and obtain favorable deals by choosing to cooperate, say Jeffrey Martino and Byron Tuyay at Baker McKenzie.