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2018

OregonLive November 15, 2018

Secretary of State Investigating Case of 100 Election Ballots Delivered Too Late

Steve Ungar, counsel for Our Oregon, and the organization's executive director were asked by state regulators to explain why nearly 100 ballots collected through a legal get-out-the-vote canvassing effort were not delivered until the day after the November 6, 2018 election deadline. The Oregon Secretary of State's Elections Division opened an investigation after receiving a formal complaint from Multnomah County election officials.

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2014

Reuters December 9, 2014

Operator of Bitcoin Stock Exchange Penalized by U.S. SEC

Reuters reported on the SEC's civil action against the operator of an unregistered Bitcoin stock exchange. Steve Ungar, representing the defendant, noted that his client had fully cooperated with the agency throughout the investigation. The matter resolved through a civil settlement with no criminal charges filed.

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Portland Business Journal December 8, 2014

Portland Law Firm at Center of Latest Bitcoin Case

The Portland Business Journal reported on Ungar Law Office's prominent role in the SEC enforcement action against unregistered Bitcoin securities exchanges. Steve Ungar represented the Oregon entrepreneur whose cryptocurrency trading platforms attracted hundreds of thousands of trades before coming under SEC scrutiny, securing a civil resolution with no criminal charges.

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OregonLive December 8, 2014

SEC Cracks Down on Bitcoin Exchange

OregonLive's coverage of the SEC enforcement action against BTC Trading Corp., in which Steve Ungar represented the Portland-area entrepreneur whose cryptocurrency trading venues had facilitated hundreds of thousands of trades in Bitcoin and Litecoin-denominated securities without federal registration.

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CoinReport December 8, 2014

SEC Fines Oregon Man for Running Unregistered Bitcoin Securities

Steve Ungar represented an Oregon technology entrepreneur whose two online cryptocurrency trading platforms were sanctioned by the SEC for operating without registration as broker-dealers or securities exchanges. Ungar stated that his client had provided substantial assistance to the agency and contributed to its understanding of emerging Bitcoin-based technology.

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2012

Super Lawyers Magazine June 1, 2012

Sweet Spot

Super Lawyers Oregon magazine featured Steven B. Ungar, selected for the annual list of top-rated attorneys in Oregon. The profile highlights his practice in white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and representation of individuals, corporations, licensed professionals, and tribal governments across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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Oregon State Bar Bulletin April 1, 2012

Attorney Profile: Steven B. Ungar

The Oregon State Bar Bulletin April 2012 issue featured a profile of Steven B. Ungar, examining his practice at Ungar Law Office LLC and his career in criminal defense, government investigations, and representation of individuals, corporations, and Oregon Native American tribes across nearly four decades of Oregon practice.

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Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon March 16, 2012

Leadership in Law: Steven Ungar

The Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon recognized Steven Ungar in its annual Leadership in Law program, spotlighting his decades-long career defending clients in complex criminal and civil matters, including white collar prosecutions, regulatory proceedings, and representation of Oregon Native American tribal governments.

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2009

OregonLive October 1, 2009

Bars to Keep Their Lucrative Video Lottery Machines

OregonLive reported on the outcome of administrative proceedings involving video lottery terminals in Oregon bars and taverns. Steve Ungar represented clients in disputes over the placement and retention of the lucrative gaming machines that generate substantial revenue for licensed Oregon establishments.

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2004

Portland Business Journal October 11, 2004

Governor Names Ungar to Oregon Lottery Commission

The Portland Business Journal reported Governor Ted Kulongoski's appointment of Steven Ungar to the Oregon State Lottery Commission. Ungar subsequently served as Commission Chairman from 2005 through 2012, overseeing policy and governance for one of the nation's largest state lottery operations.

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2001

National Legal and Policy Center March 19, 2001

Oregon Fund Manager in Plea Talks

The National Legal and Policy Center reported on plea discussions involving an Oregon investment fund manager connected to the Capital Consultants collapse, one of the largest investment fraud scandals in Oregon history. Steve Ungar represented the client during the federal investigation and settlement proceedings.

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1985

Chicago Tribune May 14, 1985

Verdict Reached in Montana Kidnapping Trial

The Chicago Tribune reported on the verdict in the 1985 Montana kidnapping trial, a high-profile case in which Steven Ungar served as defense counsel. The trial drew national press coverage and raised questions about justice, wilderness, and the limits of self-sufficiency culture in the American West.

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The New York Times May 14, 1985

Jury Declares Mountain Man Guilty of Kidnapping Athlete

The New York Times reported on the jury's verdict in the 1985 Montana trial finding the defendant guilty of kidnapping a professional athlete. Steven Ungar served as defense counsel in the nationally covered proceeding, which concluded after a trial that drew observers from across the country.

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The Washington Post May 5, 1985

Montanans Courted by Stardom

The Washington Post examined the intense national media attention surrounding a 1985 Montana kidnapping trial in which Steven Ungar served as defense counsel. The article explored the competing narratives that divided Montana residents and the media circus that descended on the rural state during proceedings.

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