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Daily Business Review

Appellate Court: Alleged Online Ponzi Scheme Solicitation Is Grounds for Section 12 Claim Against Cryptocurrency Promoters

Finding Section 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 contains "no free pass for online solicitations," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Friday ruled that a promotion team can be held liable for using online communications to persuade people to invest in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Hola, Amigo!' Mexican Businesses Are Increasingly Looking For Texas Lawyers—Here's How to Approach New Clients From South of the Border

'Our biggest source of referrals among Mexican nationals are other Mexican nationals or attorneys in Mexico who have been pleased with our work," San Antonio business attorney Sarah P. Santos said.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Latham, Stroock Latest to Tap CFIUS Talent Amid Rising Demand

Even professionals whose main focus is not CFIUS, but who have experience in the area, are being sought by Big Law firms in D.C.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $44,000 as Appetite for Risk Returns

Bitcoin , the largest cryptocurrency by market value, strengthened as much as 5.2% to $44,449. Other digital tokens also increased, with Ether jumping 7%, Solana up more than 9% and DeFi favorite Aave also up around 7%.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder to Form Latin America Group as Leftism Fuels Inbound Investment

Ruben Gotlieb left GrayRobinson to spearhead a planned Latin America group. Two weeks ago, he joined Greenspoon Marder's international asset planning and trusts and estates practices.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

'A Small Cog in This Huge Machine': Lawyer for Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Says Client Was Not Driver of Scheme

Marc Agnifilo told jurors in an opening statement that his client, Roger Ng, was not a wrongdoer in a multibillion-dollar scheme centered on a Malaysian economic development fund.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Demonstrated an Eagerness to Develop a Dynamic Practice That Could Evolve Over Time,' Says Michelle Chen of Sullivan & Cromwell

"Show that you are interested not just in the assignment of today, but in being a leader in a field that will change in ways large and small throughout your career."
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Company Sues Wells Fargo Over Alleged Banking Scam

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

The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Hires 11-Lawyer Real Estate Finance Group From Akerman

Randy Eckers, who previously led the real estate finance group at Akerman, said Reed Smith's ability to securitize the commercial real estate loans that his group originated would help him to grow the practice.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Federal Judge Cuts Attorney Fee Request by Nearly 90% — Bad News for Lawyers?

The two law firms collectively sought $240,300 using the loadstar method and over $480,600 using a 2% multiplier. But the federal court awarded them less than $58,000.
4 minute read

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