Federal Criminal Investigation of JPMorgan

Sellers of residential mortgage loans face serious financial risks if they sign purchase agreements without careful review. Key provisions on fraud, defaults, materiality, and survival periods can create unlimited liability well beyond any profit earned.

The regulatory authority of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) over the cryptocurrency industry has recently been challenged on various accounts. A lawsuit filed by the SEC and, separately, a petition filed against the SEC are two examples of these recent events. The out...

Phil Stein explores the arguments and claims made by different parties in recent crypto litigation, and what the potential outcomes could mean for the industry.