Is the unfolding LBRY lawsuit piquing your interest? Are you curious about the role that attorney John Deaton is playing in it? This article sheds light on these topics, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the ongoing legal proceedings.
John Deaton’s Role in the LBRY Lawsuit
John Deaton, the attorney recognized for representing XRP token holders in their legal conflict with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), has officially submitted a formal notice of appearance as an Amicus Curiae in the LBRY lawsuit. This move comes after LBRY’s appeal notice to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The appeal is in response to the final judgment on July 11, which imposed a civil penalty on LBRY and barred it from participating in unregistered offerings of cryptocurrency securities.
In a document submitted on September 14th to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Deaton presented his Notice of Appearance on behalf of an Amicus Curiae Naomi Brockwell. Both Deaton and Brockwell co-founded Crypto Law, a platform dedicated to updating on legal and regulatory changes affecting digital assets in the country.
SEC’s Examination of LBRY
The SEC’s scrutiny of LBRY started in March 2021, alleging that the LBRY Credit token (LBC) was a security under the 1933 Securities Act. In November 2022, a New Hampshire District Court ordered LBRY to pay $22 million to the SEC, classifying LBC as an unregistered security based on the Howey test. LBRY contested the ruling, arguing that the $22 million penalty did not take into account legitimate business costs related to software development and hosting.
As a result of the company’s insolvency, the SEC requested a lower penalty, which resulted in a revised sum of $111,614. Following this, LBRY expressed its intention to gradually wind down operations. However, recent legal victories by Ripple and Grayscale against the SEC have ignited hopes for a positive appeal outcome.
Looking Ahead
With the LBRY lawsuit still ongoing, the cryptosphere is keenly observing the developments. As Deaton stated in a tweet, “Win, lose or draw, we will be in the fight!” indicating the determination to see the case through to its conclusion.
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