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The New Silk Road

Jan-23-2025

The New Silk Road

The epic tale of Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road is not yet over. Donald Trump pardoned Ross on day 1 of his presidency. But why? What are Trump’s plans for Ulbricht. Ron Chapman explores the libertarian ideals that fueled his federal charges, the FBI’s high-stakes bust, and the ongoing battle...

SEC v. Jarkesy: The Right to Trial and Before Whom?

Nov-29-2023

SEC v. Jarkesy: The Right to Trial and Before Whom?

In SEC v. Jarkesy the future of the federal administrative system is at issue. Jarkesy, a hedge fund manager, appears before the Supreme Court to argue that a jury trial is required before SEC and administrative agency fines. He also argues that removal protections for administrative judges is unconstitutional.

1985 First Amendment case Key in analyzing Celebrity FTX Liability

Nov-23-2022

1985 First Amendment case Key in analyzing Celebrity FTX Liability

Celebrity endorsers of FTX are now facing investigations and lawsuits related to their promotion of the now defunct exchange.

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Pre-Trial Seizure and Forfeiture of Cryptocurrency: A Practical Guide

Dec-16-2025

Pre-Trial Seizure and Forfeiture of Cryptocurrency: A Practical Guide

Introduction Cryptocurrency has become a new frontier in federal asset forfeiture. In recent years, federal agencies have aggressively pursued pre-trial seizure of digital assets – meaning they can take control of your cryptocurrency before any criminal trial or conviction. As a result, ordinary citizens and even defense attorneys often find...

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