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New York Law Journal

The Next Big Case in the Crypto Wars

In his Corporate Securities column, Professor John Coffee discusses how in two SDNY decisions, each decided in July 2023, two respected judges have disagreed as to whether certain cryptocurrency instruments amount to securities.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pay Versus Performance Disclosures: A First-Year Recap

The new disclosure rule, referred to as "pay versus performance" added a wrinkle for companies in advance of the 2023 proxy season. A year has passed since the new disclosure rule was adopted. It is time to take a look back at the first foray into pay versus performance disclosures with an eye to considerations for disclosures in the coming year.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

SPAC Controller Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Amid Civil Suit

The charging document says Robert Del Prete must forfeit to the United States all property derived from the proceeds traceable to his commission of the offense.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Gibbons Tapped to Defend Against Securities Suit Alleging Ponzi Scheme

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

New York Law Journal

Are Notes Sold as Part of Loan Syndication Securities?

In their Financing column, Jeff Steiner and Megan Vallerie discuss 'Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank,' which examines the question: "Are notes sold as part of loan syndication securities?"
6 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC's Supply Chain Climate Disclosure Proposal May Be Tweaked, Securities Attorneys Say

Opposition focuses on difficulty and expense of compliance, lawyers say in predicting litigation if proposal is promulgated.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Ex-Cigna Employee Pays $33,000 to Settle Insider-Trading Charges

When Cigna released its second-quarter financial performance on Aug. 5, 2021, its stock dropped by 13%, and Ferrie "realized an approximately 236% profit of $16,039.78 on his investment of $6,782.05," the complaint said.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

SEC Slaps Lyft With $10M Fine for Undisclosed Stock Deal Just Before IPO

According to news reports, the seller of the $424 million in shares was Carl Icahn, and the buyer was George Soros.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Lands 2 Securities Litigators From Maynard Nexsen in Atlanta

Terry Weiss and Stefanie Wayco arrive at the firm as it pursues growth in Texas, New York, California, Chicago and South Florida, as well as Georgia.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC's Debt Securities Rule Would Require Private Company Disclosures, Manufacturers Say in Suit

"This novel expansion of Rule 15c2-11 will have a dramatic impact on private companies, fundamentally changing their ability to raise funds through debt offerings," lawsuit states.
3 minute read

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