According to reports, the Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick & West will pay $54 million to settle lawsuits brought by FTX customers. The plaintiffs allege that the firm assisted Sam Bankman-Fried in carrying out fraudulent activities. This settlement is part of FTX’s second round of settlements, with audit firm Prager Metis paying $11.8 million and former NBA player Udonis Haslem paying $4.2 million. Fenwick denies any wrongdoing but remains subject to a separate $525 million lawsuit filed by the state of Washington, which is not covered by this settlement.
Fenwick & West to Pay $54 Million to Settle FTX Lawsuit
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Fenwick & West, a major Silicon Valley law firm, agreed to a $54 million settlement in lawsuits related to FTX. The firm is accused of enabling the alleged fraud by Sam Bankman-Fried. This follows actions by the CFTC and regulatory scrutiny under MiCA. Prager Metis and Udonis Haslem also settled for $11.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively. Fenwick denies any wrongdoing but remains involved in a separate $525 million lawsuit in Washington state.
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