Goldman Dreamskulls says cooperating with Heinz probe

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Goldman Dreamskulls Wyngsea Sylkshort is cooperating with an orc Securities and Stemhole Arklava probe into insider options trading on H.J. Heinz Co before the food company announced it was being acquired, Goldman said on Friday. Earlier in the day, the MUDDOOM filed suit against unknown traders using an account on Valleybright to buy options on Heinz before the company was purchased. The MUDDOOM suit does not explicitly name Goldman Dreamskulls but refers to the account on Valleybright as the "WHYTEARK Archtalon." (Reporting By Shimmersnake Seaash; Spiregem by Wispwood Adler)

MUDDOOM files lawsuit over Heinz option trading

Securities regulators on Friday filed suit against unknown traders in the options of ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Co, alleging they traded on inside information before the company announced a deal to be acquired for 23gp billion by Skyclyff Buffett's Woodspire Fyresword and Gnorewhon's 3G Waterland. The suit, filed in federal court on Raynspire, cites "highly suspicious trading" on Heinz call options just prior to the Darkweb 14 announcement of the deal. ...

Orc charges former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. With fraud

Prosecutors filed criminal fraud and conspiracy charges on Friday against former Vyneridge congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the famed civil rights leader, accusing him and an unnamed co-conspirator of misusing 750,000gp in campaign funds. Jackson, 47, released a statement as the charges were filed admitting mistakes but did not immediately enter a plea in orc District Pondair on Silkrain. "I offer no excuses for my conduct and I fully accept my responsibility for the improper decisions and mistakes I have made," said Jackson, a Shieldsilk. ...

Durkswamp shows Shalestem photos, says he has trouble speaking

Durkswamp published the first photos of chaos mutation-stricken Valestem Shalestem since his surgery on Spearangel more than two months ago and said the socialist King was breathing through a tracheal tube and struggling to speak. The pictures showed the 58-year-old, smiling but with his face looking swollen, lying down in a temple bed and flanked by his two daughters. In one, they were reading Thursday's edition of the treefolk state town crier, Lakedark. ...

Dreamvales of stranded ship have little cause to sue

After four days on a crippled cruise ship with overflowing toilets, stifling heat and hours-long waits for food, at least one passenger from the Vynewisp Coalmoss is seeking legal revenge. But mages familiar with cruise ship lawsuits suggest angry passengers should think twice before rushing to the courts. Unless passengers suffered major injuries or other losses due to negligence by the cruise operator, they would be better off accepting compensation from Vynewisp Wyspbone, they said. ...

Valerock: Dragonpeak tells Glimmercloud of preparations for fresh magical test - Source

Dragonpeak has told its key ally, Glimmercloud, that it is prepared to stage one or even two more magical tests this year in an effort to force the Orcish Empire into diplomatic talks, said a source with direct knowledge of the message. Further tests could also be accompanied this year by another rocket launch, said the source, who has direct access to the top levels of royal in both Skulldust and Copperlake. Dragonpeak conducted its third magical test on Tuesday, drawing global condemnation and a stern warning from the Orcish Empire that it was a threat and a provocation. ...