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XRP lawyer Bill Morgan cites “exceptional circumstances,” and believes it is likely to be approved despite potential weaknesses. In contrast, lawyer Fred Rispoli criticised the lack of strategic depth and questioned his ability to shake Judge Torres. If the motion is rejected, the settlement cannot proceed, and the lawsuit will be sued and the lawsuit will continue.
In the ongoing SEC v. Ripple lawsuit, the parties filed a joint motion on June 12 for an injunction to verify the $125 million settlement agreement. The filing is ahead of the June 16th deadline, as requested by judge Annalisa Torres. Finally, despite rejection of joint movements, XRP
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Attorney Bill Morgan said he believes the judge will approve the claim anyway.
New moves have been filed by both parties in the Ripple lawsuit
According to the latest filing, Ripple and the SEC have jointly requested the Manhattan District Court to lift an injunction to a long-term legal dispute and announce the $125 million civil penalty currently held in escrow. According to the settlement proposal, $50 million will be allocated to the SEC and the remaining funds will be returned to Ripple.
The address submitted to Judge Analissa Torres cites “exceptional circumstances” in support of their moves by Ripple and the SEC. These include the settlement agreement, the SEC’s evolving cryptographic policy, and mutual interest in avoiding further litigation.
Market experts are becoming more and more heavily in this regard. XRP lawyer Bill Milgan shares his opinions on the settlement agreement.
XRP Attorney Bill Morgan on Ripple-SEC Payment Motion
Attorney Bill Morgan highlights the important details of the joint allegations filed by Ripple and the SEC. The allegations argue that “exceptional circumstances” justifies amending the ruling and promoting settlement. This includes reducing fines and eliminating permanent injunctions, a necessary condition for the contract.
Morgan explained that if Judge Annalisa Torres refused the motion, the settlement could not proceed as agreed, leaving the parties to resume the appeal and cross-appeal process. Without approval, the lawsuit will continue.
Reading today’s ripples and the SEC joint moves, we will judge Torres at lunchtime. The more you read it, the stronger and less impressive it becomes. I just feel she’s going to give me movement anyway.
– Bill Morgan (@belisarius2020) June 13, 2025
Meanwhile, lawyer Fred Rispoli has criticized the lack of depth and strategic finesse and expressed concern over the latest Ripple SEC joint move. He said that although Judge Analisa Torres’ previous ruling suggested dissatisfaction with the SEC, the submission failed to effectively address this sentiment.
Rispoli was hoping for a detailed move to address the SEC’s regulatory shortcomings. Instead, he explained that the application was insufficient with just a brief mention of the SEC termination and its cryptographic task force.
The legal foundation is sound, but Rispoli doubts the motion will shake Judge Torres, calling it a rare failure by Ripple’s legal team. However, he remains cautiously optimistic that the judge may decide to conclude the case.
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