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Cryptocurrency: the Next Chapter in the Valuation Conundrum

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Earlier this week, the Singapore High Court handed down a decision concerning cryptocurrency valuation in the context of assessing damages for breach of contract and made some important observations in the process. The Court...more

Lathrop GPM

Eleventh Circuit Holds Franchisor’s Justified Threat of Criminal Prosecution Does Not Justify Setting Aside Settlement Agreement...

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The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a settlement agreement between a franchisor and former franchisee that the franchisee alleged was obtained under the threat of criminal prosecution. Sewalk v. Valpak...more

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A Primer on Avoidance Actions in the Context of Crypto Bankruptcies

In 2022, there were several high-profile crypto bankruptcy filings.  A big question in these cases is whether there will be any money to satisfy unsecured creditor claims.  If there are funds to distribute, then the...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - February 2018

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts – SEC STAFF GUIDANCE AND ALERTS - SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Cryptocurrency-related Holdings - On January 18, 2018, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment...more

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Reported Criminal Probes Regarding Bond Valuations Highlight the Importance of Valuation Procedures

According to recent news reports, the DOJ and the SEC are investigating the possible improper use of third-party broker quotes by hedge fund managers to value illiquid debt securities in their portfolios. Prosecutors are...more

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