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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 …
General counsel update - Q4 2022
CFIUS ISSUES FIRST-EVER ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY GUIDELINES
Ninth Circuit Agrees To Rehear Derivative Suit Previously Dismissed Based on Forum Selection Bylaw
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently agreed to rehear en banc the dismissal—based on a Delaware exclusive forum selection bylaw …
SEC Votes to Overhaul Mutual Fund and ETF Shareholder Reports
On Oct. 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously voted to amend the annual and semi-annual shareholder report requirements for …
SEC Proposes Oversight Requirements for Services Outsourced by Investment Advisers
On Oct. 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule and rule amendments that would prohibit registered investment advisers …
Pay Transparency Laws Are Expanding Across the Nation. What’s an Employer to Do?
Pay transparency laws that require disclosure of anticipated compensation for open positions (and sometimes for current positions) are increasingly being …
FinCEN Publishes Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the Treasury Department published on Sept. 30, 2022, final regulations on beneficial ownership …
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