legal

Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

Bankman-Fried Judge Recuses Self Over Potential Conflict
Bankman-Fried Judge Recuses Self Over Potential Conflict
December 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The judge overseeing the case against Sam Bankman-Fried has recused herself, citing a potential conflict. According to court documents filed Friday (Dec. 23), federal judge...

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Amazon Cautioned by European Court of Justice in Louboutin Case
Amazon Cautioned by European Court of Justice in Louboutin Case
December 22, 2022  |  Retail

The European Court of Justice has sided with luxury brand Louboutin in a lawsuit against Amazon. Reached for comment Thursday morning (Dec. 22), an Amazon...

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Bankman-Fried Allies Plead Guilty in FTX Fraud
Bankman-Fried Allies Plead Guilty in FTX Fraud
December 22, 2022  |  Legal

Two allies of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have pleaded guilty to fraud and are cooperating with prosecutors. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of FTX sister firm...

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Bahamian Judge Approves Extradition of Sam Bankman-Fried to US
Bahamian Judge Approves Extradition of Sam Bankman-Fried to US
December 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A Bahamas judge has approved the transfer of Sam Bankman-Fried to the United States.  The decision came after the FTX founder’s lawyer said in court...

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Wirecard Scandal Trial Sees Chief Witness Deny Deleting Data
Wirecard Scandal Trial Sees Chief Witness Deny Deleting Data
December 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

A witness in the Wirecard scandal trial has denied deleting data and withholding information from prosecutors. Oliver Bellenhaus, who is the former head of Wirecard’s...

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Report: Bankman-Fried Could Get Bail Upon Return to US
Report: Bankman-Fried Could Get Bail Upon Return to US
December 21, 2022  |  Legal

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will return to America Wednesday (Dec. 21) under FBI escort. And upon doing so, the disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind could be granted...

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BlockFi Asks Courts to Allow Clients to Withdraw Digital Assets 
BlockFi Asks Courts to Allow Clients to Withdraw Digital Assets 
December 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

BlockFi is asking courts to allow its clients to withdraw digital assets from their accounts.  The bankrupt crypto lender said in a Tuesday (Dec. 20)...

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Extradition to US
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Extradition to US
December 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

FTX founder Sam-Bankman Fried has reportedly agreed to be extradited to the United States.  His legal team is working out the details, bringing Bankman-Fried that...

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FTX United States Extradition Remains Unresolved With Bankman-Fried Still Imprisoned
FTX United States Extradition Remains Unresolved With Bankman-Fried Still Imprisoned
December 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The FTX United States extradition situation has hit an unexpected snag. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the one-time multibillionaire and disgraced FTX founder, appeared Monday morning (Dec....

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