Description
The SEC sues Richard Heart (and his 3 unincorporated alter egos) for selling unregistered securities and defrauding investors by misappropriating funds.
Legal Significance
This case contemplates whether or not there was there a sale of unregistered securities; if the SEC can sue a piece of software; and if the remedies sought by the SEC will limit the First Amendment rights of the parties and nonparties to this litigation?
Status
Motion to Dismiss
Case No.
1:23-cv-05749
Date Filed
July 31, 2023
Plaintiff
SEC
Defendant
Richard J SchuelerHexPulseChainPulseXPulseChain Foundation DAO
Court
USDC Eastern District of New York
Plaintiff Counsel
Matthew GuldeBen Kuruvilla
Defendant Counsel
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLPClark Smith Villazor LLPKirk & Ingram LLP
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