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New York Law Journal

Federal Judge Opens the Door to CFTC to Regulate Virtual Currency

U.S. District Senior Judge Jack B. Weinstein of the Eastern District of New York issued the opinion granting standing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to exercise its enforcement power over virtual currency fraud.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Five NY Finance Lawyers Leave Andrews Kurth for Alston & Bird

The moves come as Andrews Kurth comes close to finalizing its merger with Hunton & Williams.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

In Abacus Case, Why Did Vance Prosecute?

Although not winning an Oscar for the Frontline documentary film about Abacus Bank's prosecution by D.A. Vance, the David & Goliath story of a neighborhood Chinese immigrant bank's successful defense of questionable charges brought by D.A. Vance's powerful office remains compelling.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Coinbase Hit With Class Action Over Unclaimed Cryptocurrency

The lawsuit filed March 2 marks the second time in as many days that the company has been hit with a class action in the Northern District of California.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Attorney Aims to Appeal $230K Judgment Over $25K Lit Funding Loan but Faces Roadblock

A Philadelphia attorney is seeking to appeal a nearly $230,000 judgment against him for allegedly failing to pay back a $25,000 litigation funding loan, but the judge overseeing the case has urged the Pennsylvania Superior Court not to take up the case.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Traders Tried to Launder Stock Fraud Funds With Picasso Purchase, Feds Say

According to federal officials, the Picasso work was meant to help launder some $9 million worth of illicit funds.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

After Hours: Photos From the P20 Atlanta Launch Party

The P20 held its Atlanta launch party on Feb. 26 at the offices of its premier sponsor, Holland & Knight.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

When Companies Sue Their Outside Counsel, It Can Be One Big Brouhaha

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received a complaint every 21 hours for the past five years about a single California fintech company,…
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

DFS Requests Information on Deutsche, Other Banks' Dealings With Jared Kushner

The request from the Department of Financial Services is only the latest attempt by regulators, prosecutors and other government officials into the the financial dealings of President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Gatekeepers Beware: SEC Escalates Danger for ICO Counsel

In his Corporate Crime column, William F. Johnson writes: The SEC has left no doubt that it is focused on ICOs used to raise capital, and particularly on the lawyers who provide advice on securities law issues attendant to these offerings.
11 minute read

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