Crypto Law Firm Co-Founder Out After Secret Recordings Leak

A Kyle Roche-founded law firm severed ties with the lawyer after a website called Crypto Leaks posted secret recordings of him talking about targeting rivals of a blockchain developer through litigation.

Roche no longer has an equity stake in Freedman Normand Friedland, renamed from Roche Freedman, according to a firm statement. “We wish Kyle the best in his future endeavors,” the statement said.

The firm declined to answer questions about the separation. Roche did not immediately return a phone call requesting a comment.

Roche’s exit comes after a judge Oct. 13 kicked the law firm off a class action accusing ...