Desk

BitMEX Co-Founder’s ‘God Access’ Trading Desk Under Legal Scrutiny: Judge Orders Suit to Proceed

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Wilmington, Delaware – The co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, has been ordered by a judge to defend himself in a lawsuit over allegations of facilitating illicit trading activities. The lawsuit accuses Hayes and his colleagues of creating a “God Access” trading desk that provided unfair advantage to certain users. The ruling comes after a federal judge in Delaware denied Hayes’ motion to dismiss the case. The judge stated that the plaintiffs had presented sufficient evidence to move forward with their claims. The lawsuit was filed by BMA LLC, a former client of BitMEX, … Read more

German-Chinese Lawyer Wanze Zhang Joins Michalski Hüttermann to Expand China Desk and Strengthen IP Practice

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COLOGNE, Germany – Wanze Zhang, a German lawyer with Chinese roots, has joined Michalski Hüttermann, a law firm specializing in intellectual property (IP) matters. Zhang brings a wealth of experience in IP law, having previously worked at prominent firms such as Maxton & Langmaack and Dompatent von Kreisler Selting Werner. During her time at Dompatent, Zhang played a significant role in establishing the China desk, which focused on providing IP advice to Chinese clients. She advised companies like Xiaomi, Great Wall Motor, Opple Lighting, and Svolt Energy on various IP issues, including trademark and patent … Read more