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Short Seller Lawsuits - The Rise of Activist Investing
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Short Seller Lawsuits - The Rise of Activist Investing

Short selling hedge funds have aggressively adopted activist investment strategies in recent years. These funds take large short positions in target companies while publishing negative reports alle...

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How an Experienced White Collar Lawyer Can Help
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How an Experienced White Collar Lawyer Can Help

If you or your business finds yourself under investigation for potential white collar crimes like fraud, bribery, money laundering or embezzlement, it's critical to act quickly and engage an experi...

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Twitter's $150 Million Settlement with the FTC: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis
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Twitter's $150 Million Settlement with the FTC: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

In an era where data is often referred to as the "new oil," the importance of safeguarding user information has never been more critical. The recent settlement between Twitter and the Federal Trade...

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Fifth Circuit Questions the Constitutionality of SEC Administrative Proceedings
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Fifth Circuit Questions the Constitutionality of SEC Administrative Proceedings

In a groundbreaking decision that has sent ripples through the legal community, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has raised serious questions about the constitutional legiti...

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Mid-Year Securities Litigation Roundup
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Mid-Year Securities Litigation Roundup

As we pass the midpoint of 2022, it's an opportune time to review the status of major securities litigation developments and trends. The first half of the year saw new cases initiated, key rulings ...

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Global Enforcement Actions on Asset Seizures: A Collaborative Approach by DOJ, Treasury, and International Allies
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Global Enforcement Actions on Asset Seizures: A Collaborative Approach by DOJ, Treasury, and International Allies

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with the Treasury Department and international partners, has been actively pursuing asset seizures, sanctions, and criminal prosecutions under the ...

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Unprecedented Regulatory Actions Against Virtual Casino Operators Utilizing NFTs in Texas and Alabama
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Unprecedented Regulatory Actions Against Virtual Casino Operators Utilizing NFTs in Texas and Alabama

State-level financial regulators in Texas and Alabama have recently initiated groundbreaking enforcement actions against a Cyprus-based online casino developer and its founding team. The actions fo...

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Navigating the Next Chapter of DOJ's COVID-19 Anti-Fraud Initiatives: A New Director Takes the Helm
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Navigating the Next Chapter of DOJ's COVID-19 Anti-Fraud Initiatives: A New Director Takes the Helm

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently made a pivotal move in its ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19-related fraud. With the appointment of a new Director for the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement T...

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A Critical Examination of the ABA's 37th Annual White Collar Institute: Balancing Enforcement Goals and Legal Realities
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A Critical Examination of the ABA's 37th Annual White Collar Institute: Balancing Enforcement Goals and Legal Realities

The American Bar Association's 37th Annual White Collar Institute recently concluded, leaving legal practitioners and industry experts with much to ponder. The conference served as a platform for g...

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SEC Enforcement Actions - Key Trends from 2021
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SEC Enforcement Actions - Key Trends from 2021

The SEC pursued an aggressive enforcement agenda in 2021, as highlighted in recent data on enforcement actions and penalties. The actions targeted issues from insider trading and accounting fraud t...

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