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Hedge Funds Make Their Move as Litigation Finance Assets Slump
A losing streak in litigation finance is attracting hedge funds and other alternative investment managers looking to invest in legal claims at distressed valuations, according to people familiar with the matter. Firms working in distressed-debt special situations including Davidson Kempner …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 8:10 AM |
Seoul Condemns Strike on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz as Probe Continues
South Korea strongly condemned what it described as an attack on a civilian cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after a government investigation found the ship was struck by unidentified objects, though it stopped short of assigning blame. “Attacks …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 7:47 AM |
Ships’ Signals Go Haywire as Hormuz Strait Tensions Escalate
Geolocation data for some ships in the Persian Gulf showed locations and speeds that defied logic, pointing to an increase in signal interference following fresh attacks by Iran on neighboring countries. The tracking data showed about 120 vessels in a …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 7:26 AM |
People Moves: Da Costa to Head Markel US Cyber, Tech E&O; Brown & Riding Names Kerr Leader of Private Client Practice
Markel Insurance Appoints Da Costa to Lead U.S. Cyber and Tech E&O Portfolio Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., appointed Raphael Da Costa to lead its U.S. cyber and tech E&O portfolio. Da Costa oversees Markel’s U.S. cyber …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:54 AM |
Ex-Ohio State Players to Join a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against the School
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a team doctor, a lawyer in the case said …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:46 AM |
Explosion and Fire at New Orleans Area Refinery to Cause Production Disruption
No injuries were reported after an explosion and a fire at a refinery in the New Orleans area on Friday, officials said. Residents near Chalmette Refining said they heard an explosion at around 1 p.m. The refinery is in Chalmette, …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:43 AM |
Banks and Crypto Backers Tussle as Senators Eye Landmark Digital Asset Bill
Banking groups are floating last-minute changes to a compromise on stablecoin yield as a key Senate panel begins considering a landmark digital asset bill. The proposed changes would tweak the compromise brokered by Senators Thom Tillis, a Republican, and Angela …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:18 AM |
Some College Finals Delayed After Canvas Online Platform Hacked
Disruptions for college students are set to drag into the weekend after hackers briefly took down an online platform used by thousands of schools around the world, from Princeton University in the US to the University of Manchester in the …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:08 AM |
Nike Sued by Consumers for Not Refunding Tariff Costs
Nike was sued on May 8 by consumers who accused the athletic apparel and footwear maker of not refunding tariff-related costs it passed on in the form of higher prices. In a proposed class action, consumers said Nike should not …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:07 AM |
A Faint Sound in Rumble of Mississippi Tornado Leads to Stunning Rescue
As storm chaser Ashton Lemley picked his way through a tornado-ravaged Mississippi trailer park, he heard the unmistakable meow of a kitten pierce the predawn darkness. The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three tornadoes …
POSTED MAY 11, 2026 5:03 AM |
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