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The FTX Saga: There’s No New Hope

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

According to Protos, Alameda Research purchased HiveEx, an Australian over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, in 2020 and immediately appointed Bankman-Fried as Director. [1] 13] As more and more profiles come out weekly regarding Bankman-Fried and FTX, his court battle has continued on as well. 14] In a letter to U.S.

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Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Backpage

Eric Goldman

.” To get around Section 230, Doe made two arguments: (1) Instagram is a “breeding ground” for sex trafficking, and (2) Instagram’s algorithms matched criminal with victim. Finally: in passing, the court says “Her trafficker was convicted in a criminal trial and sentenced to 40 years in prison.”

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Best law books: the ultimate reading list for legal professionals

Simple Legal

STORMING THE COURT: HOW A BAND OF LAW STUDENTS FOUGHT THE PRESIDENT—AND WON by Brandt Goldstein If you’re ever feeling discouraged as a young lawyer or questioning the impact you can have on the world, this is the book to pick up. BUSINESS BRIBES: CORPORATE CORRUPTION AND THE COURTS by Cecil C. court system. Tate, Roy M.