Crypto collapses generate hundreds of millions of dollars for lawyers
Lack of cryptocurrency regulations have made the legal work on crypto bankruptcies more difficult and expensive, FTX lawyers said.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers appeal decision on bail, citing First Amendment issues
Lawyers questioned a judge's decision to revoke bail on Aug. 11, claiming SBF speaking to a journalist about Caroline Ellison was "protected First Amendment activity".
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers push for temporary release, object to prosecutors' proposed deal
The U.S. Justice Department has produced “millions of pages of documents" related to SBF's criminal case, which his lawyers claimed was too much to access from jail before trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried can meet with lawyers outside of jail with 48 hours’ notice, says judge
Judge Lewis Kaplan said the order was in line with the U.S. government’s Aug. 18 proposal for the former FTX CEO to access discovery materials.
Sam Bankman-Fried will get one day in court to meet with lawyers
According to a judge's order, SBF will be allowed access to one laptop and "WiFi device” for roughly 6.5 hours while meeting with counsel in a courthouse cell block attorney room.
Sam Bankman-Fried will 'return to his depression' without access to medication, say defense lawyers
According to Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team, he was "only able to bring a small supply” of ADHD medication and antidepressants to jail following the judge revoking his bail.
‘XRP is not a security. Period’ — Crypto lawyers on Ripple’s case amid SEC appeal
Lawyer Oscar Franklin Tan believes that if the appeal is allowed, whoever wins will build momentum in the main case.
Judge suggests IRS issued $4K refund over tax lawsuit based on quality of lawyers: Report
A couple who filed a lawsuit over how staked Tezos tokens were taxed has gone to appellate court after refusing to accept a refund check from the IRS.
XRP ruling a ‘watershed moment’ but we’re not out of the woods yet — Lawyers
The crypto community has gathered to celebrate the recent ruling on XRP's securities status, but lawyers warn there's more to it than meets the eye.
MiCA's stablecoin transaction cap stifles crypto adoption, say lawyers
With a $216 million cap to be imposed on stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, some say crypto adoption could be “stifled” under MiCA unless it changes.