On Dec. 9, 2024, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in ‘Kousisis v. United States’, which considers the viability of the fraudulent inducement theory under which the government argues that deception to induce a commercial exchange can constitute mail or wire fraud, even if inflicting economic harm on the alleged victim was not the object […]
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How the Deal Got Done: Sidley Austin and NWSL Angel City Football Club/Iger
Sidley Austin represented Angel City FC (ACFC), the Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, in its $250M controlling stake sale to Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Sidley’s deal team was led by partner Eric Geffner, a member […]
‘BiT Global Lost’: Federal Judge Won’t Stop Coinbase From Delisting wBTC Token
“Ultimately, I have no evidence from you about what is to come, U.S. District Judge Araceli Marti nez-Olgui n of the Northern District of California ruled on Wednesday. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Burford Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes
Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Will Khan Resign? FTC Chair Isn’t Saying Whether She’ll Stick Around After Giving Up Gavel
“Some of the more politicized cases might end up in ties, and you can’t enforce without a majority, said Gerald Stein, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine. Click Here To Read The Full Article