02/24/2014

Marijuana Money Isn't Welcome at This Bank

Even though the federal government has eased the way for banks to do business with the marijuana industry, at least one major lender is refusing to take the bait.

02/20/2014

Hedge Fund Suit Seeks Identity of Anonymous Blogger

David Einhorn has filed a lawsuit seeking to unmask the identity of an anonymous financial blogger who, he says, disclosed that Mr. Einhorn’s hedge fund was buying shares in a technology company.

02/19/2014

Investment firm accused of fraud in silver sales

An investment firm in West Palm Beach and its owner must pay nearly $1.6 million in penalties and return $4.7 million to about 200 customers it cheated on precious-metals transactions

02/19/2014

Former Wilmington Trust exec faces arraignment

A federal judge is presiding over an arraignment for a former Wilmington Trust executive accused of scheming with another bank executive to make improper loans to each other from their respective banks.

02/17/2014

UPDATE 3-U.S. to let banks do business with licensed pot shops

The Obama administration on Friday issued new law-enforcement guidelines aimed at encouraging banks to start doing business with state-licensed marijuana suppliers, like those in Colorado, even though such enterprises remain illegal under federal law.

02/12/2014

Global law firm names Chicago Office head

She is a commercial litigator with a focus on the health care, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. She has substantial experience in a range of federal, state, and administrative proceedings, including multidistrict and class action litigation