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SEC Staff Provides Relief From Rule 15c2-11 Public Financial Statement Disclosure Through Jan. 5, 2025
On Sept. 16, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amended Rule 15c2-11 (the Amended Rule) under the Securities Exchange Act of …
What is the Supreme Court’s Understanding of Our Democracy?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “What is the Supreme Court’s Understanding of Our Democracy?” …
Did the Supreme Court Flip the House by Refusing to Enforce the Voting Rights Act?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Did the Supreme Court Flip the House by Refusing to Enforce the Voting …
Tenants Beware: When Your Deposit Lacks Security
Overview Security deposits are a fundamental landlord protection under leases with the expectation of tenants that the deposits will be returned upon the …
New York State Department of Financial Services To Amend Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Services Companies
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has published proposed amendments to its Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services …
The Speak Out Act – New Law Implements Limits on Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions
On Nov. 16, 2022, the House passed the “Speak Out Act,” which President Biden is expected to sign into law. The Act limits the enforceability …
What New Data On FCA Enforcement Tells Us
Litigation associate Ralph C. Mayrell authored a Law360 article titled “What New Data On FCA Enforcement Tells Us” on Nov. 16, 2022. Blockbuster False …
The SEC’s Limited Guidance on Crypto Tokens in No-Action Letters
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) has been accused of “regulation by enforcement” when it comes to the standard for …
Proposed FTC Order Targets Drizly and Its CEO for Allegedly Lax Information Security Standards Following Data Breach
On Oct. 24, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed decision and order against Drizly LLC and its CEO regarding allegations that the …
The Increasing Legal Complexity Surrounding ESG in the US
Environmental partner Andrew Otis authored an ESG Investor article titled “The Increasing Legal Complexity Surrounding ESG in the US” on Nov. 4, 2022. …
The SEC Adopts Incentive-Based Compensation Clawback Rule
On Oct. 26, the SEC adopted a final rule addressing the obligations of listed issuers or “companies” to recover incentive-based compensation …
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