White Collar

  • April 14, 2026

    Crypto Co-Founder Alleges $58M Fraud, RICO Scheme

    A co-founder of a cryptocurrency data company has accused his former partner and affiliates of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act through a $58 million fraudulent scheme that he says involved diverting virtual tokens from a company offering to offshore vehicles and attempting to shift the blame with retaliatory litigation.

  • April 14, 2026

    Tabloid Tells NY Court Epstein Files Release Isn't Complete

    An internet tabloid renewed its efforts to obtain investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and urged a New York federal court to reconsider a decision blocking a public records request to the FBI, arguing that a documents release pursuant to an act of Congress isn't complete. 

  • April 14, 2026

    Judge Narrows Scope Of Politician's Trial Over ICE Scuffle

    A Manhattan federal judge on Tuesday significantly limited the extent of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander's upcoming trial over a ticket he got for obstructing hallways at a building as he monitored Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

  • April 14, 2026

    Ginsburg Hack Conviction Upheld For Man Who Blamed Cat

    The Fourth Circuit affirmed Tuesday a former hospital transplant coordinator's conviction for illegally accessing U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's healthcare records, upholding a ruling that the defendant was not improperly coerced when he told FBI agents a coworker or his cat may have been responsible.

  • April 14, 2026

    House Dem Threatens Bondi Contempt Over Epstein Files

    The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is looking to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt if she does not appear before the committee to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files.

  • April 14, 2026

    7th Circ. Orders New Trial For Ex-ComEd CEO, Lobbyist

    The Seventh Circuit on Tuesday ordered the release of the former CEO and a former lobbyist of Commonwealth Edison on bond pending a new trial, just hours after hearing arguments on their bids to unwind convictions for allegedly funneling and hiding payments to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's allies.

  • April 13, 2026

    Crypto Suit Fails Without Proof Of Partnership, 2nd Circ. Says

    An Oregon man has not shown that he is entitled to a share of profits from a purported joint venture in cryptocurrency investment involving a once close friend, the Second Circuit said Monday, affirming a Manhattan federal judge's dismissal of the claims.

  • April 13, 2026

    Kalshi Says Montana Lacks The Power To Block Its Operations

    Kalshi on Monday asked a federal court to block Montana from trying to limit the prediction market's operations in the state, arguing that the exchange can only be lawfully regulated under federal law — not state gambling laws.

  • April 13, 2026

    Citron's 'Shadowy Gang' Sued Over Short Selling Campaign

    Shareholders of PolarityTE have alleged in a new suit that "members of a shadowy gang of short sellers" conspired to short the biotechnology company's stock through targeted negative media attacks with Citron Research to enrich themselves at the expense of the shareholders, and that they ultimately caused the company's bankruptcy.

  • April 13, 2026

    Texas Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal In $250M Fraud Case

    A split Texas appeals court panel found that a company cannot bring claims against Morgan Stanley after an executive at the bank ran an alleged kickback scheme involving $250 million in mineral interests, saying the executive was working by himself when the alleged fraud occurred.

  • April 13, 2026

    Security Firm Sues Cannabis Businesses For $231K

    A Los Angeles-based private security firm is suing several cannabis companies and two of their managers for $230,000, claiming they failed to pay for services provided at a number of locations.

  • April 13, 2026

    11th Circ. Backs FDA's Ban Over Drug Tester's Conviction

    The Eleventh Circuit on Monday backed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration order barring a former pharmaceutical worker from future interaction with the agency after she was convicted of lying during an investigation of her company, rejecting her bid for judicial review of the decision.

  • April 13, 2026

    Former Pardon Atty Says Trump's Clemency Grants Hurt DOJ

    Former U.S. Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer spoke recently with Law360 about how the pardon process has changed, the impact the shift might have on the DOJ and how the system could be reformed.

  • April 13, 2026

    Aspiration's Ch. 7 Trustee Sues To Block Calif. Fraud Suit

    The Chapter 7 trustee for Aspiration Partners Inc. has sued investors who have alleged in California state court that the company's co-founder and others defrauded them, telling a Delaware bankruptcy court the civil case risks depleting estate assets that should be shared among all of Aspiration's creditors.

  • April 13, 2026

    The Justices Had Their Say On Immunity. Is A DC Jury Next?

    The limits of presidential immunity are once again set to be tested after a D.C. federal judge ruled President Donald Trump must face civil claims over the Jan. 6, 2021, riots, clearing the way for trial and potentially another high-stakes appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • April 13, 2026

    Symetra Inks $44.4M Deal With AME Church Employees

    Symetra Life Insurance Co. will pay $44.4 million to end multidistrict litigation from a class of African Methodist Episcopal Church workers who alleged that mismanagement of their annuity retirement plan allowed a rogue employee to embezzle $90 million, according to filings in Tennessee federal court.

  • April 10, 2026

    SEC Suit Over $200M Water Machine Scheme Put On Ice

    A New York federal judge on Friday paused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil suit against an Indiana man accused of participating in a $200 million Ponzi scheme, ruling that allowing discovery to go forward could interfere with the government's parallel criminal case.

  • April 10, 2026

    Sens. Urge CFTC To Probe 'Unusual' Oil Trading Patterns

    U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., called on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate "unusual trading patterns" in oil futures that took place right before President Donald Trump announced talks with Iran, including the recently announced ceasefire.

  • April 10, 2026

    IBM To Pay $17M Over DOJ's Claims Of Illegal DEI Practices

    IBM agreed to pay the Trump administration $17 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act with efforts to increase the diversity of its workforce, which the U.S. Department of Justice said on April 10 was the first settlement under its initiative against diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • April 10, 2026

    ​​​​​​​Apple Asks To Keep Stay In Epic Case During High Court Bid

    Apple has asked the Ninth Circuit not to undo its order staying a decision in Epic Games Inc.'s favor while Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that largely affirmed an injunction barring Apple from charging developers "prohibitive" commissions on iPhone app purchases.

  • April 10, 2026

    Big Banks Say They Were Victims Of Tricolor Fraud Scheme

    JPMorgan, Barclays and Fifth Third have urged a New York federal judge to toss an investor suit claiming the banks ignored flaring red flags and helped conceal a sprawling subprime auto loan fraud by Tricolor Holdings, arguing that they were also victims of the fraud and not aware of the scheme despite being sophisticated financial institutions.

  • April 10, 2026

    Allstate Says Texas Family Stole $7.9M In Medical Billing Scam

    A Texas family and their collection of companies carried out a scheme to defraud Allstate out of $7.9 million by submitting false records and bills for unnecessary medical services purportedly provided to motor vehicle crash victims, the insurer alleged in a suit filed in Texas federal court Friday.

  • April 10, 2026

    LA Sues Alleged Operator Of 4 Unlicensed Cannabis Shops

    A Los Angeles entrepreneur faces the potential permanent shutdown of his retail shops and tens of thousands of dollars in civil penalties, according to a lawsuit accusing him of operating at least four unlicensed cannabis storefronts despite repeated police raids, arrests, and property owner evictions.

  • April 10, 2026

    Social Media Influencer Gets 6 Years For $20M Ponzi Scheme

    A social media finance influencer who pled guilty to wire fraud and abetting a false tax filing tied to a $20 million real estate Ponzi scheme was sentenced Friday to six years in prison by an Ohio federal judge.

  • April 10, 2026

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen the owner of an oil tanker stuck in the Strait of Hormuz sued by an energy company and an insurer, law firm Boodle Hatfield LLP and two Serle Court barristers sued by a group of Winston Churchill's great-grandchildren, and Welsh Water hit with a fresh class action over polluted rivers.

Expert Analysis

  • 3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

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    Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • Funding Haze And Deregulatory Pursuits: The CFPB In 2026

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    In 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did not seek additional funding from the Federal Reserve and unwound the legacy of former bureau leadership, and this year will bring further efforts to rescind or rewrite bureau regulations, as well as a changed tone to supervision efforts, say attorneys at Covington.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • 2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues

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    The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

  • The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

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    The past 12 months saw increased regulator focus on disclosures concerning artificial intelligence, signs of growing judicial scrutiny at the class certification stage, and shifting regulatory priorities at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — all major developments that may significantly affect securities litigation strategy in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Sports Gambling Scrutiny Expands Risks For Teams, Leagues

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    The Minnesota attorney general recently sent warning letters to 14 website operators for offering what the state considers illegal online gambling, demonstrating why the sports industry, including teams and leagues, should ask critical questions about organizational compliance, internal controls and potential criminal liability, say attorneys at Stinson.

  • The CFTC's Road Ahead Under Newly Confirmed Chair

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    Michael Selig's Dec. 18 confirmation as U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair comes at a critical juncture, as the agency is poised to gain oversight over the crypto industry and increase its jurisdictional mandate covering prediction markets, says Elizabeth Lan Davis at Davis Wright.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025

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    The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.

  • 7 Strategies To Optimize Impact Of Direct Examination

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    Direct examination is a make-or-break opportunity to build a witness’s credibility, so attorneys should adopt a few tactics — from asking so-called trust-fall questions to preemptively addressing weaknesses — to drive impact and retention with the fact-finder, says Allison Rocker at Baker McKenzie.

  • Series

    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

  • 2025 Brought A New Paradigm For Federal Banking Regulation

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    A series of thematic shifts defined banking regulation in 2025, including a fundamental reform of prudential supervision, a strategic easing of capital constraints, steps to streamline merger reviews, and a new framework for fair access and entrants seeking to offer banking services, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

  • Crypto In 2025: From Federal Deregulation To State Action

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    The cryptocurrency enforcement landscape evolved in 2025, marked by federal deregulatory trends and active state attorney general enforcement, creating both opportunity and risk for businesses navigating the digital asset market, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.

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