Throughout 2021, the SEC followed through on its commitment to aggressively enforce the federal securities laws in digital assets markets.[1] These efforts have resulted in the SEC sharpening its focus on cryptocurrency exchanges and lending products.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Nordic Invests in RLDatix
Nordic Capital has made a minority equity investment in RLDatix, according to a news release.
RLDatix, with its U.S. offices in Chicago and Fairfax, Va., is a provider of governance, risk and compliance solutions for healthcare. The company
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This week in Washington: Build Back Better Negotiations on Hold
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Reps. DelBene and Bucshon Call for Investment in KidneyX Initiative
On Dec. 20, Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN), co-chairs of the Congressional Kidney Caucus, led a
Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Found Guilty of Making False Representations to Investors
Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, was convicted of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The verdict follows a high-profile, fifteen-week trial in federal court in San Francisco. Holmes was alleged to have
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: WindRose Invests in Terrapin Pharmacy
WindRose Health Investors has announced it has completed the recapitalization of Terrapin Pharmacy.
Terrapin, based in Annapolis, Md., is a specialized pharmacy primarily serving individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Thomas H. Lee Invests in Smile Doctors
Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) has completed a strategic investment in Smile Doctors, according to a news release.
Smile Doctors, based in Georgetown, Texas, is an orthodontics-focused dental support organization. The company reports operating more than 295 locations
New Complaint – Heinen v. iDigrati, LLC, et al.
Heinen v. iDigrati, LLC, et al. was filed in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia on December 16, 2021, claiming civil damages for breach of contract and state securities violations in connection with purported investments in promissory notes sold
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: M/C Partners Invests in Edafio Technology
M/C Partners has completed a strategic investment in Edafio Technology Partners, according to media reports.
Edafio, based in North Little Rock, Ark., is a managed services provider. Founded in 1999, the company range of services includes healthcare consulting.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Ampersand Capital Sells Adaptas to IMI
Re-Evaluating Bifurcated Discovery in Class Actions After a Recent Seventh Circuit Decision
A new Seventh Circuit decision – Santiago v. City of Chicago – bolsters the strategy among some class action defense lawyers to not bifurcate class certification and merits discovery.[i] This strategy instead contemplates that the opposition to Plaintiff’s class