Crypto CEO Linked to Jack Abramoff Convicted of Fraud
Crypto CEO Linked to Jack Abramoff Convicted of Fraud. Rowland Marcus Andrade Found Guilty of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering A California federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of a cryptocurrency called Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Andrade was accused of orchestrating a $5 million […]
Trump Targets Big Law: Executive Orders Spark Legal Backlash
Trump Targets Big Law: Executive Orders Spark Legal Backlash. President Donald Trump has escalated his crackdown on major law firms, issuing two executive orders that target legal giants representing his political opponents. His administration has also launched an investigation into diversity policies within large firms, sending shockwaves through the legal industry. Trump’s Executive Orders Target […]
Apache Wins Oil Lease Battle, Secures $4.8M in Legal Fees
Apache Wins Oil Lease Battle, Secures $4.8M in Legal Fees. Texas Appeals Court Upholds Apache Corp.’s Win in Oil & Gas Lease Dispute. The Texas Court of Appeals Eleventh District has upheld a trial court ruling in favor of Apache Corp. in a long-running oil and gas lease dispute. The decision affirms a $4.8 million […]
Girl Scouts Sued Over Claims of Toxic Chemicals in Cookies
Girl Scouts Sued Over Claims of Toxic Chemicals in Cookies. A New York woman has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Girl Scouts of America and cookie manufacturers Ferrero U.S.A. and Interbake Foods (ABC Bakers), alleging that the organization’s popular cookies contain harmful levels of heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxins. The lawsuit, filed […]
Belgian Police Probe Huawei Bribery Scandal Involving MEPs
Belgian Police Probe Huawei Bribery Scandal Involving MEPs. Belgian police have launched a fresh corruption probe into the Chinese tech giant Huawei, searching its Brussels headquarters and several homes across Belgium. The investigation is centered around claims that Huawei lobbyists paid bribes to members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to influence EU decision-making, according to […]
Hogan Lovells Advises VICI Properties on $2.5B Credit Facility
Hogan Lovells Advises VICI Properties on $2.5B Credit Facility. Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) on securing a US$2.5 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility for its subsidiary, VICI Properties L.P. The deal strengthens VICI’s liquidity and provides flexible financing options as the company continues to grow its expansive portfolio. […]
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Clearwater Analytics on $685M Bistro & Beacon Acquisitions
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Clearwater Analytics on $685M Bistro & Beacon Acquisitions. Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) has secured two major acquisitions, advised by Kirkland & Ellis, to significantly enhance its risk management and portfolio analytics capabilities. The company has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Bistro, Blackstone’s proprietary portfolio visualization software, and Beacon, a leading […]
Connecticut Mom Allegedly Held Stepson Captive for Decades Before He Set Fire to Escape ‘Inhumane’ Conditions
Connecticut Mom Allegedly Held Stepson Captive for Decades Before He Set Fire to Escape ‘Inhumane’ Conditions. A Connecticut mother, Kimberly Sullivan, has been arrested after allegedly holding her severely emaciated stepson captive for decades under inhumane conditions. The shocking details of the abuse emerged when the victim set a fire in their home, hoping to […]
DLA Piper Advises IIFL Finance on $325 Million Senior Notes Issuance
DLA Piper Advises IIFL Finance on $325 Million Senior Notes Issuance. IIFL Finance, a leading Indian financial institution specializing in gold financing, successfully completed the conversion of its Euro Medium Term Note (ETMN) Programme into a Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) programme. This milestone paved the way for the company’s issuance of $325 million in […]
Dentons Advises Weifang Guokong on Successful CNY 481M Bond Issue
Dentons Advises Weifang Guokong on Successful CNY 481M Bond Issue. Dentons Hong Kong recently advised as international counsel to the placing agents for Weifang Guokong Development Group Co., Ltd. on the successful issuance of CNY 481,000,000 in bonds. The bonds, which have a 6.9% coupon rate and are due in 2027, are now listed on […]
Linklaters Advises RoboSense on HK$1B Share Placing for Growth
Linklaters Advises RoboSense on HK$1B Share Placing for Growth. Linklaters has advised RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd (RoboSense) on the successful completion of a HK$1 billion placing of new shares. This strategic equity financing aims to support the company’s continued growth and development. Purpose of the HK$1B Fundraising RoboSense will use the proceeds from this placing […]
SEC Sues Ronald A. Pallek Over $1.54M ‘Iron Condor’ Fraud
SEC Sues Ronald A. Pallek Over $1.54M ‘Iron Condor’ Fraud. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Ronald A. Pallek for orchestrating a fraudulent securities offering that raised over $1.54 million from investors. Alleged Fraudulent Activity Filed on March 10, 2025, at the Wisconsin Eastern District Court, the SEC’s complaint […]