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McDermott Represents Multicoin Capital in Formation of $430 Million Venture Fund III
July 19, 2022
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Multicoin Capital, a thesis-driven investment firm that invests in cryptocurrencies, tokens and blockchain companies, in the formation of Venture Fund III, which closed with capital commitments of $430 million. The fund will provide capital for early- and later-stage projects focused on data-aggregating decentralized autonomous organizations, open finance, Web3 infrastructure and consumer social opportunities, among other initiatives.
The McDermott team was led by David Solander and included Rafael Calatrava, John Lutz, Andrew Granek and Todd Solomon.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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Federal Judge Orders Briefing on Maryland Digital Tax Provision
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Federal Judge Orders Briefing on Maryland Digital Tax Provision
July 18, 2022
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Michael Kimberly, Paul Hughes, Stephen Kranz and Sarah Hogarth are featured in Tax Notes.
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Judge Has More Questions on Maryland Digital Ad Tax Passthrough Provision
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Judge Has More Questions on Maryland Digital Ad Tax Passthrough Provision
July 18, 2022
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Michael Kimberly, Paul Hughes, Stephen Kranz and Sarah Hogarth are featured in Tax Notes.
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7th Circuit Affirms Tossing Of Case Against Ill. Hospital Chain
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7th Circuit Affirms Tossing Of Case Against Ill. Hospital Chain
July 18, 2022
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Stephen Wu, Michelle Lowery, and Katharine O’Connor are featured in Law360 for representing Southern Illinois Healthcare in a case reviewed by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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After Abortion Ruling, Watch Cross-Border Jurisdiction Issues
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After Abortion Ruling, Watch Cross-Border Jurisdiction Issues
July 18, 2022
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Stacey Callaghan and Dave Gacioch are featured in Part B News, commenting on the potential legal implications doctors and patients may face post-Roe.
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Quote.com’s Acquisition of Ring2Media
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Quote.com’s Acquisition of Ring2Media
July 16, 2022
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McDermott is featured in Global Legal Chronicle for representing Quote.com in its acquisition of Ring2Media.
The McDermott team was led by Brian Gordon, Sarah Sarb, Greg Weigand, Brian Tiemann, Nick Paul, Michelle Strowhiro, Cristell Fortune, Abigail Kagan, David Saunders, Jennifer Mikulina, Tom DaMario, Jared Bryant, Caitlin Harrington, John Parker and Robin Riley.
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Demand for Telehealth Abortions Spiked After a Recent FDA Ruling. How Will Startups Fare in a Post-Roe America?
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Demand for Telehealth Abortions Spiked After a Recent FDA Ruling. How Will Startups Fare in a Post-Roe America?
July 15, 2022
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Dave Gacioch and Stacey Callaghan are featured in Fortune for commenting on telehealth services for abortion.
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Wentworth Management Services’ Combination Agreement With Kingswood Acquisition Corp.
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Wentworth Management Services’ Combination Agreement With Kingswood Acquisition Corp.
July 14, 2022
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Griffin Doty, Ari Edelman, Rodrigo Castello Branco, Anand Saha, Caroline Sandy, Tipanun Bisalbultr and Jerry Sokol are featured in Global Legal Chronicle for representing Wentworth Management Services LLC in their merger with Kingswood Acquisition Corp..
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PPP Program Was Awash in Fraud. Now, One Lender May Finally Face a Legal Reckoning
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PPP Program Was Awash in Fraud. Now, One Lender May Finally Face a Legal Reckoning
July 13, 2022
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Ben Curtis is featured in Chattanooga Times Free Press for commenting on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud.
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PPP Program Was Awash in Fraud. Now, One Lender May Finally Face a Legal Reckoning
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PPP Program Was Awash in Fraud. Now, One Lender May Finally Face a Legal Reckoning
July 13, 2022
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Ben Curtis is featured in Miami Herald, commenting on recent efforts to hold lenders accountable for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud.