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17 March 2022
2022 Omnibus Spending Package Includes New Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Requirements for Critical Infrastructure Companies: How the Law May Affect Your Company
On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (the Act) into law as part of the $1.5 …
16 March 2022
DOJ Boast on Record FCA Recoveries Is Not As It Seems
Litigation counsel Michael L. Waldman and associate Ralph C. Mayrell co-authored a Bloomberg Law article titled “DOJ Boast on Record FCA Recoveries …
16 March 2022
President Biden Issues Executive Order Framing His Administration’s Approach to Regulating Digital Assets
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, President Biden issued a long-awaited Executive Order, Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, that outlined a …
14 March 2022
The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act and Antitrust Scrutiny of Ocean Common Carriers
On Feb. 28, Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) introduced proposed legislation[1] titled the Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act (the Act), which would …
11 March 2022
FinCEN Warns of Russian Sanctions Evasion Attempts and Provides Guidance for Increased Vigilance
On March 7, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the Treasury Department published guidance on increased vigilance for potential …
11 March 2022
At White Collar Crime Institute, DOJ Reiterates Focus on Individual Accountability in Corporate Crime Investigations
In their March 3, 2022, speeches to the 37th American Bar Association (ABA) National Institute on White Collar Crime, Attorney General Merrick Garland …
10 March 2022
The SEC’s New Proposed Rule To Regulate Credit Derivatives and Other Security-Based Swaps Raises Practical Concerns for the Industry and May Exceed the SEC’s Authority
On Dec. 15, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) proposed Rule 240.9j-1 (the Rule), intended “to prevent fraud, …
10 March 2022
Diversity in the Boardroom: A Litigation and Governance Update
As noted in previous client alerts (including here), boardroom diversity continues to be an increasing focus of stakeholders ranging from legislators to …
7 March 2022
SEC Proposes New Rules Aimed at Increasing Short Sale Transparency
On Feb. 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed several new rules with the goal of increasing transparency around short selling. …
7 March 2022
The End of Mandatory Arbitration and Class and Collective Action Waivers in Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Disputes
On March 3, President Biden signed H.R. 4445, the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.” The Bill …
3 March 2022
Trial by Media: The Risks to Defendants of Differing US and UK Approaches
On Jan. 4, 2022, a trial that has gripped white-collar crime lawyers on both sides of the Atlantic – that of Elizabeth Holmes – concluded. …
1 March 2022
Virtual Wine in Clay Amphoras: The SEC’s Approach to the Regulation of Investment Funds of Digital Assets
Corporate partner Yasho Lahiri co-authored an Investment Lawyer article titled “Virtual Wine in Clay Amphoras: The SEC’s Approach to the Regulation of …
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