Securities Fraud

Markets

BigLaw Insider Trading Case Exposes Broken Information Barriers Across Elite M&A Firms

Federal prosecutors charge 30 people in decade-long scheme where transient lawyer exploited access controls at six top firms, generating tens of millions in illicit profits.

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Markets Technology

Musk Admits Twitter Posts Were ‘Not My Wisest’ in Securities Fraud Trial

The billionaire testified in San Francisco that his 2022 tweets about the Twitter acquisition may have been his 'stupidest,' as shareholders allege he manipulated the stock to secure a better deal.

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Markets Technology

Musk Takes Stand in Twitter Stock Manipulation Trial as Investors Claim $44 Billion Deal Fraud

Tesla CEO testifies Wednesday in San Francisco federal court where shareholders accuse him of deliberately tanking Twitter's share price through false statements about bots and deal uncertainty.

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