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March 21, 2025
Chicago Feds Charge 7 Over Alleged $214M Pump-And-Dump
Federal prosecutors on Friday charged seven foreign nationals over a "pump and dump" scheme in which they allegedly posed as U.S.-based investment advisers online and artificially raised the stock price of a company purporting to provide educational services in China, raking in more than $200 million when they sold their shares.
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March 21, 2025
Israel-Focused SPAC Raises $125M To Pursue Merger
Shares of Gesher Acquisition Corp. II began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday after the blank-check company detailed plans to raise $125 million in its initial public offering with the goal of merging with an Israeli company.
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March 21, 2025
Credit Unions Denied Class Cert. In NY Rate Cut Suit
A trio of Western New York credit unions can't get certification for a class of state court consumer debt judgment holders after a lengthy "abusive and tactical" delay in filing their certification bid in a suit over a state law aimed at decreasing the default interest rate for such judgments, a Manhattan federal judge found.
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March 20, 2025
OCC Says It Will Stop Examining Banks For Reputation Risk
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said Thursday that it will no longer examine banks for reputation risk, adopting a policy change that some Republican lawmakers want to require for all federal banking regulators to help curb so-called debanking.
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March 20, 2025
Iowa Adviser To Pay $15M Over SEC Conflict Claims
An Iowa-based adviser has been ordered to pay $15 million over claims from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it invested client assets in funds that benefited an affiliated broker-dealer instead of lower-cost alternatives, without disclosing its conflicts of interest.
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March 20, 2025
Fla. Fund Sued In Del. After Denying Investor Redemptions
Investors in Florida-based limited partnership P and J Titan Fund LP sued the fund, its general partner, sole director and investment manager in Delaware's Court of Chancery on Tuesday, alleging improper redemption refusals and diversions of funds.
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March 20, 2025
Bitcoin Rival Can't Reargue $2M Suit Against Grayscale
Cryptocurrency firm Osprey Funds LLC can't reargue claims that the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act governs its bitcoin feud with digital asset management firm Grayscale Investments LLC, a Connecticut state judge has ruled.
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March 20, 2025
South Korea Can't Nix $32M Award To US Hedge Fund
South Korea on Thursday lost its bid to set aside an arbitral award ordering it to pay some $32 million to a U.S. hedge fund following a dispute over a government bribery scandal that allegedly underpinned the $8 billion merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015.
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March 20, 2025
2nd Circ. Appears Open To Restarting IBM Pension Fight
The Second Circuit on Thursday seemed to lean toward reviving a proposed class action alleging IBM shorted retirees on pension payments through the use of outdated mortality data, with two judges asking questions about possible summary judgment proceedings in the case.
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March 20, 2025
NC Statehouse Catch-Up: Helene, Crypto, Curbing The AG
Hurricane Helene is still center stage in the North Carolina General Assembly nearly six months after it tore through a large swath of the state, with the governor signing off on the latest round of funding as one lawmaker seeks to carve out cash to rebuild a destroyed courthouse.
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March 20, 2025
Oracle Eyes Stake In TikTok's US Entity, And More Rumors
Oracle is considering acquiring a stake in TikTok's U.S. operations that would allow the social media giant to continue doing business here under certain security assurances. Meanwhile, Brookfield Asset Management has emerged as the top contender to acquire Colonial Pipeline, and German drugmaker Stada is delaying its IPO until at least September because of market volatility. Here, Law360 breaks down the notable deal rumors from the past week.
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March 20, 2025
Lockheed Workers Claim Self-Dealing In 'DIY' 401(k) Plans
Lockheed Martin engaged in self-dealing through "DIY" management of its $50 billion retirement plans by tapping in-house investment funds that significantly underperformed independent offerings on the market, a group of workers claimed in Maryland federal court.
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March 20, 2025
Marathon Clinches 2nd Credit Fund With $2.7B Committed
Public and private credit-focused Marathon Asset Management on Thursday said it wrapped its second global opportunistic credit strategy with $2.7 billion in tow, including affiliated and co-investment vehicles.
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March 20, 2025
AI Startup CoreWeave Launches Plans For $2.5B IPO
Artificial intelligence-focused startup CoreWeave Inc. on Thursday set plans for an estimated $2.5 billion initial public offering, represented by Fenwick & West LLP and underwriters' counsel Latham & Watkins LLP, likely launching the largest IPO of 2025.
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March 19, 2025
Colo. Adviser Says SEC Can't Seek Suspension
A Colorado-based municipal adviser and his company have sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, asserting that the regulator violated their right to due process with administrative moves to revoke their registration following its partial summary judgment win in first-of-its-kind enforcement litigation.
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March 19, 2025
Turn/River Clinches 6th Fund With $2.5B Of Committed Capital
Software-focused private equity firm Turn/River Capital, advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on Wednesday announced that it closed its sixth fund with $2.5 billion in tow.
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March 19, 2025
How Cleary, Simpson Thacher Went To The Mattresses With FTC
The Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Tempur Sealy's $5 billion bid to acquire retailer Mattress Firm suffered a likely fatal blow when a Texas federal court refused to put the merger on hold.
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March 19, 2025
AI Is Growing Focus For Corporate Boards, Proxy Proposals
Public companies and their investors increasingly set their sights on artificial intelligence last year, according to a report released Wednesday indicating the rapidly evolving technology was a major focus when it came to both board-level oversight and shareholder proxy proposals.
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March 19, 2025
Law360 Announces The Members Of Its 2025 Editorial Boards
Law360 is pleased to announce the formation of its 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards.
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March 18, 2025
Citi, HSBC Ink $12M Deal To End UK Bond Price-Fixing Suit
A New York federal judge gave his preliminary blessing Monday to a $12 million settlement between investors and major financial institutions, including Citigroup and HSBC Bank, in a proposed antitrust class action accusing the banks' traders of colluding to fix the prices of U.K. government bonds through digital communications.
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March 18, 2025
PetroSaudi Says Feds' Suit Over $380M Award Must Proceed
A PetroSaudi unit is fighting the U.S. government's bid to stay its years-long suit to seize part of a $380 million arbitral award while criminal proceedings in Switzerland play out against the unit's former owner, telling a California federal court the move is a stall tactic.
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March 18, 2025
Nasdaq Plans New Regional HQ In Texas Amid Competition
Nasdaq said Tuesday it plans to build a regional headquarters in Dallas, marking the latest move among major stock exchanges to expand operations in Texas amid fierce competition for visibility in the Lone Star State.
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March 18, 2025
Trustee Files 2nd Suit Over Fuel Co. Execs' Alleged Looting
The bankruptcy trustee of failed fuel distributor Mountain Express Oil Co. has filed a second lawsuit over the Georgia company's alleged financial mismanagement, accusing its former top executives of using a host of associated companies to loot its assets as the company spiraled toward insolvency.
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March 18, 2025
Judge Probes Atty Conflict In Vanguard $40M Settlement
A Pennsylvania federal judge questioned whether attorneys representing investors suing Vanguard over surprise tax bills have a conflict of interest in pushing for a $40 million settlement, adding to concerns about a parallel regulatory settlement that has delayed approval of the deal.
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March 18, 2025
Convicted Insurance Mogul's Co. Liable For $57M Fraud
A Malta-based advisory firm controlled by convicted insurance mogul Greg Lindberg violated the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by helping facilitate his misappropriation of $57 million in client funds, a North Carolina federal court ruled, noting Lindberg and another firm executive already admitted to fraud in separate consent judgments.
Expert Analysis
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What Rodney Hood's OCC Stint Could Mean For Banking
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood's time at the helm of the OCC, while temporary, is likely to feature clarity for financial institutions navigating regulations, the development of fintech innovation, and clearer expectations for counsel advising on related matters, say attorneys at Vedder Price.
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Opinion
We Must Allow Judges To Use Their Independent Judgment
As two recent cases show, the ability of judges to access their independent judgment crucially enables courts to exercise the discretion needed to reach the right outcome based on the unique facts within the law, says John Siffert at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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4 Actions For Cos. As SEC Rebrands Cyber Enforcement Units
As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission signals its changing enforcement priorities by retooling a Biden-era crypto-asset and cybersecurity enforcement unit into a task force against artificial-intelligence-powered hacks and online investing fraud, financial institutions and technology companies should adapt by considering four key points, say attorneys at Troutman.
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Opinion
Firms Must Speak Up After Trump Orders: An Associate's View
Rachel Cohen at Skadden discusses why she is helping to organize a movement of BigLaw associates urging their firms to stand up for the rule of law after the Trump administration’s moves against Covington, Perkins Coie and Paul Weiss.
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New SEC Guidance May Change How Investors, Cos. Talk
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent updates to the Schedules 13D and G compliance and disclosure interpretations may mean large institutional investors substantially curtail the feedback they provide companies about their voting intentions in connection with shareholder meetings, which could result in negative voting outcomes for companies, say attorneys at Cleary.
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Series
Performing Stand-Up Comedy Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Whether I’m delivering a punchline on stage or a closing argument in court, balancing stand-up comedy performances and my legal career has demonstrated that the keys to success in both endeavors include reading the room, landing the right timing and making an impact, says attorney Rebecca Palmer.
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How 2025 Is Shaping The Future Of Bank Mergers So Far
Whether the long-anticipated great wave of consolidation in the U.S. banking industry will finally arrive in 2025 remains to be seen, but the conditions for bank mergers are more favorable now than they have been in years, say attorneys at Skadden.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From SEC To BigLaw
As I adjusted to the multifaceted workflow of a BigLaw firm after leaving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, working side by side with new colleagues on complex matters proved the fastest way to build a deep rapport and demonstrate my value, says Jennifer Lee at Jenner & Block.
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Making The Case For Rest In The Legal Profession
For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.
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During Financial Regulatory Uncertainty, Slow Down And Wait
Amid the upheaval at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the slowdown in activity at the prudential agencies, banks must exercise patience before adopting strategic and tactical plans, as well as closely monitor legal and regulatory developments concerning all the federal financial regulators, say attorneys at Dorsey.
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Opinion
It's Time To Fix The SEC's Pay-To-Play Rule
Nearly 15 years after its adoption, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's pay-to-play rule is not working as intended — a notion recently echoed by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce — and the commission should reconsider the strict liability standard, raise the campaign contribution limits and remove the look-back provision, say attorneys at WilmerHale.
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4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy
This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.
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Why A Rare SEC Dismissal May Not Reflect A New Approach
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's pending dismissal of its case against Silver Point is remarkable to the extent that it reflects a novel repudiation of a decision made during the prior commission, a deeper look suggests it may not represent a shift in policy approach, say attorneys at Weil.
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Deficiency Trends In National Futures Association Exams
A recent notice from the National Futures Association outlining the most common deficiencies uncovered during exams gives member firms an opportunity to review prior guidance, particularly regarding the hot topic of implementing procedures governing the use of outsourced service providers, say attorneys at Akin.
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A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.