The Vault · 2026-05-06 21:01:37 · Bloomberg Markets
Federal prosecutors have alleged that attorneys from top mergers and acquisitions firms systematically leaked confidential information about landmark corporate transactions to a sophisticated insider trading operation, generating tens of millions of dollars in illicit proceeds over the past decade. The case, described ...
The Vault · 2026-05-10 18:01:40 · Hacker News
Federal prosecutors have charged multiple lawyers working on Wall Street with facilitating an insider trading ring, according to court filings. The case marks a rare instance of legal professionals being accused of directly aiding market manipulation rather than merely advising clients who engaged in such conduct.
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The Vault · 2026-05-13 19:48:23 · Bloomberg Markets
Federal prosecutors have charged that lawyers from top mergers and acquisitions firms operated as the primary intelligence pipeline for a sprawling insider-trading ring responsible for tens of millions of dollars in illegal profits over the last decade. The scheme allegedly weaponized access to confidential information...