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Cybersecurity in the Boardroom: ‘Caremark’ Liability for Boards’ Failure to Oversee Cybersecurity
In an era of increasing cyberattacks by varying threat actors, the board's oversight of cybersecurity risks remains a key responsibility. In two recent …
SVB Disqualified as a Letter of Credit Provider for Reinsurance Credit
As of March 11, the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has removed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) from …
IAIS Releases Comparability Criteria between Aggregation Method and Insurance Capital Standard
On March 9, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) announced the criteria, available here, that will be used to assess whether the …
DOJ Reinforces Its Focus on Affirmative Corporate Accountability at the ABA’s 38th Annual White Collar Conference
Earlier this month, at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 38th National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces a Phase-In of Premium Processing and New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
USCIS has expanded premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT extensions. Specifically, for a fee …
Republican-Led States Sue to Block ESG Investment Rule, a Fight With Potential Far-Reaching Implications for the Anti-ESG Movement
The Department of Labor (DOL) on Dec. 1, 2022, finalized regulations titled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising …
The Journal of Federal Agency Action
Litigation partners Alan R. Friedman and associates Daniel M. Ketani and David Richards; and Environmental partner Andrew Otis co-authored an article …
Private Enforcement: The Court of Justice of the European Union Clarifies the Conditions Under Which a National Court May Order the Production of Evidence Held by a Competition Authority
In a judgment published on Jan. 12, 2023 (Case C-57/21, RegioJet a.s.), the Court of Justice of the European Union strengthens the right to access to the …
SEC Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle
On Feb. 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rule amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15c6-1 to shorten the standard settlement …
Inside Tech: Expectations, opportunities and expert insights
NAIC Announces 2023 Priorities
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently announced its regulatory priorities for 2023. Insurers should consider the extent to …
Bad ‘timing’: Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court adopts time approach to limiting landlord lease damages, but other damages may still be allowable
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