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Former Biopharmaceutical Executive Found Liable for ‘Shadow Trading’ in Landmark Insider Trading Case

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former biopharmaceutical executive was found liable for “shadow trading,” an insider trading theory, by a federal jury in San Francisco on Friday. The jury’s decision rejected the defense’s claim that the case was constructed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) without evidence of the motives behind the trades. This verdict could have significant implications for insider trading regulations. Matthew Panuwat, the defendant, was accused by the SEC of having confidential information about his employer, Medivation Inc., and trading in the securities of Incyte Corp., a closely related company. … Read more

Texas Principals Face Criminal Charges for Using School Emails to Influence Elections

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Denton, Texas – Two principals in the Denton Independent School District are facing criminal charges after allegedly violating state election laws. Lindsey Lujan, principal of Alexander Elementary School, and Jesus Lujan, principal of Borman Elementary, have been accused of using their school email accounts to urge staff to vote for candidates who oppose school choice. According to court documents, the two administrators sent emails in February encouraging staff to support candidates in the March Republican primary election who oppose Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan. The emails were leaked and prompted Texas Republican Attorney General … Read more

Tragic Loss: Family Granted $10 Million in Landmark Case Against Negligent CT Facility after Special Olympian’s Untimely Death

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WATERBURY, Conn. – In a verdict that holds a Connecticut facility responsible for negligence, a jury has awarded a family $10 million following the death of a Special Olympian. The tragic incident occurred at the Oak Hill School in Waterbury, where the victim was attending a summer program. The lawsuit, filed by the family of the deceased athlete, claimed that the facility failed to provide proper safety measures and supervision, ultimately leading to the death of their loved one. The court heard that the victim’s medical condition required continuous monitoring, which was allegedly neglected by … Read more

Former Rugby League Lawyer’s Audacious Poaching Spree Sends Shockwaves Through Financial Industry

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SYDNEY, Australia – Paul Weightman, an Australian businessman with a history of high-profile corporate battles, is making waves once again. After successfully poaching over 20 senior executives from asset manager Barings, Weightman’s audacious move has already sparked litigation. As the founder of Corinthia Global Management, a nascent investment business, Weightman’s controversial tactics have raised eyebrows in the financial world. Before his foray into the investment sector, Weightman made a name for himself as a lawyer in Australian rugby league. His involvement in the “Super League war,” a contentious split in the rugby league initiated by … Read more