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The Dirty Truth About Crypto: Money Laundering Made Easier

As the use of cryptocurrency and smart contracts continue to proliferate, lawyers must ensure that their clients are aware of the pros and cons of their use.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Adds Blockchain Lawyer Amid Rise in Digital Asset Transactions

Shareholder Will Turner, formerly of Steptoe & Johnson, handles matters involving blockchain and digital asset creation, representing clients on cryptocurrency transactions and product launches.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Asset Protection Trusts for Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets

There is a burgeoning industry of professional trustees, banks and other custodians who are equipped for safekeeping and protection of digital assets.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Buckley Taps Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Deputy General Counsel

"John has taken a hand in every significant litigation matter in the CFPB's history, and that experience is invaluable to our clients. With his obvious talent and experience it was an easy call to ask him to join us," said Buckley co-managing partner Benjamin Klubes.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Limits on Anti-Fraud Provisions in Private Investment Agreements

This article explores the limits that three frequently chosen bodies of state law—California, New York, and Delaware—place on the enforceability of two common provisions: non-reliance terms and fraud waivers or releases.
9 minute read

The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Robinhood Contends With Scrutiny Against Free Stocks Tactic

Lawyers in the securities space should keep an eye on this one.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Skadden Snags High-Ranking Federal Reserve, OCC Lawyer

"Being a part of a global platform like Skadden's allows me to be a key advisor, thinker, and advocate for that change—for industry, the community, and government," said Bao Nguyen.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

McNees Wallace Sends Class Action Against Online Lending Startup to Federal Court

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

As Pandemic Continues, So Does 'Booming' Government Bond Market

The activity results from interest rates that are "literally within a couple basis points of historic lows," thus providing "a unique opportunity to borrow at rates never seen before," bond lawyer Matthew Jessup said.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Financial Services GCs Saw Their Bank Accounts Grow During Pandemic

"Regulation is increasing. That is not going away and salaries could continue to increase if those general counsel have the necessary skill sets," said Jamy Sullivan, executive director at recruiting firm Robert Half in Dallas.
3 minute read

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