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Supreme Court's Unusual Dismissal in "In Re Grand Jury" Case: A Lucosky Brookman LLP Perspective
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Supreme Court's Unusual Dismissal in "In Re Grand Jury" Case: A Lucosky Brookman LLP Perspective

Earlier this month, the legal community closely watched as attorneys for an undisclosed law firm presented arguments before the Supreme Court, advocating for a broader interpretation of the attorne...

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Refinements to Rule 10b5-1 Insider Trading Regulations Adopted by the SEC
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Refinements to Rule 10b5-1 Insider Trading Regulations Adopted by the SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took steps on December 14, 2022, to bolster Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, better known as the "Exchange Act". These changes wer...

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Electronic Signatures and Online Agreements:  Navigating the Legal Landscape
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Electronic Signatures and Online Agreements: Navigating the Legal Landscape

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The Attorney-Client Privilege: A Crucial Examination by the Supreme Court
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The Attorney-Client Privilege: A Crucial Examination by the Supreme Court

The legal profession is multifaceted, often requiring attorneys to don various hats. Beyond providing legal guidance, lawyers are frequently consulted for non-legal advice, sometimes within the sam...

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SEC in 2022: Prepare for More Enforcement
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SEC in 2022: Prepare for More Enforcement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to adopt a more aggressive enforcement approach in 2022 under the new leadership of Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal. This new direction is exp...

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Shareholder Activism - 2022 Trends and Predictions for 2023
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Shareholder Activism - 2022 Trends and Predictions for 2023

Shareholder activism experienced a watershed year in 2022, with activists securing board seats, forcing strategy changes, and eliciting record settlements. Looking ahead, activism shows no signs of...

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Asset Bubbles and Market Fragility: Implications for Public Finance
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Asset Bubbles and Market Fragility: Implications for Public Finance

As we usher in the new year of 2023, the ghost of the 2008 financial crisis looms large in the collective consciousness of the global economy. The scars of that tumultuous period have engendered a ...

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Assessing the Micro-Cap IPO Market in 2022: Trends, Challenges, and Sector Performance
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Assessing the Micro-Cap IPO Market in 2022: Trends, Challenges, and Sector Performance

Throughout 2022, while larger capital markets experienced a slowdown, the Micro-Cap IPO marketplace remained relatively active. In this blog post, we analyze the state of the Micro-Cap IPO market i...

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No Quid Pro Quo: A Legal Analysis of the Dismissal of Bribery Charges Against Former NY Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin
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No Quid Pro Quo: A Legal Analysis of the Dismissal of Bribery Charges Against Former NY Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin

In a landmark ruling on December 5, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed three of the five charges against former New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjami...

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The Record Number of Terminated SPAC Deals in 2022: An In-depth Analysis
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The Record Number of Terminated SPAC Deals in 2022: An In-depth Analysis

As we approach the end of 2022, one of the most striking trends in the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) market has been the record number of terminated SPAC deals. This is a significant s...

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Supreme Court of Texas Preliminary Approval of Rule 166A
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Supreme Court of Texas Preliminary Approval of Rule 166A
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NYSE Proposed Initial Listing Rule Changes
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NYSE Proposed Initial Listing Rule Changes

The NYSE submitted a proposed rule change to the SEC that would revise the initial listing requirements.

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The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’
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The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’
An Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruling confirms that arbitration clauses can still be enforced after a contract ends, helping transportation companies avoid costly litigation....

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