The U.S. Supreme Court just released its opinion in the Liu v SEC. This was a 8:1 decision, with Justice Thomas the lone dissenter. Here is my brief analysis of the Court’s opinion. I am leaving out the interesting historical discussion in the majority opinion and dissenting opinion about the history of equitable remedies and disgorgement.…
Continue reading ›It’s crucial for attorneys to understand the basics of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Why? The topic of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies may arise in a number of different types of legal cases. For example, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could be considered marital assets that are subject to division in a divorce. If you’re a divorce…
Continue reading ›A new report from the non-profit Public Investor Advocacy Bar Association (PIABA) Foundation explains that investors can no longer rely on the BrokerCheck background disclosure system to investigate the backgrounds of brokers. The report was co-written by Jason Doss and Lisa Bragança; to read the full study, please Click Here. What is Brokercheck? BrokerCheck is…
Continue reading ›How does one get the tweets of @realDonaldTrump into evidence? This is an interesting question raised by Kelly Twigger in Above the Law this week. Above the Law – Are Donald Trump’s Tweets Self-Authenticating It is a question that litigators face in seeking to admit all kinds of social media but it is more fun to…
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