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Dickinson Wright Files Lawsuit Against ‘John Doe' ‘Naked' Short-Sellers of Datavault AI Common Stock
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-11 02:17
Core Viewpoint - Datavault AI, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against unidentified "naked" short sellers, alleging securities fraud and defamation, claiming that these practices have manipulated the stock price despite positive company developments [1][2]. Company Overview - Datavault AI, Inc. focuses on AI-driven data visualization, valuation, and monetization, alongside high-performance computing solutions, operating through two core divisions: data science and acoustic science [2]. - The company utilizes proprietary software that incorporates blockchain, AI, and machine learning for secure data management, real-time valuation, and tokenization [2]. Legal Action Details - The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Chicago, seeks unspecified compensatory and special damages against the defendants for their alleged manipulative practices [1]. - The lead counsel for Datavault AI, Jacob Frenkel, expressed confidence in pursuing civil RICO allegations against the violators once identified [2]. Market Context - "Naked" short selling is illegal but remains a common practice that undermines market stability and investor confidence, as noted by the SEC [2]. - The lawsuit highlights the contrast between Datavault AI's positive business developments and the negative impact of the alleged fraudulent activities on its stock price [2].
Lottery.com Inc. Launches Investigation into Short Selling Activities
Globenewswire· 2025-06-03 15:03
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company transforming the intersection of gaming, sports and entertainment, announced today that it has commenced an investigation into potential short selling activities in its stock. The Company has engaged legal counsel from Paul Hastings LLP to conduct the investigation. The Company believes that there may have been dissemination of false information relating ...