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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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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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Crossing the Omicron Rubicon: Making the Most of Remote Depositions
Litigation partner Brandon L. Arnold authored a Woman Advocate Newsletter article titled “Crossing the Omicron Rubicon: Making the Most of Remote …
Cryptocurrency Firm BlockFi Reaches $100 Million Settlement with SEC over Cryptocurrency Lending Program
On Feb. 14, 2022, BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi) agreed to pay $100 million to settle state and federal regulators’ claims, including that BlockFi …
Kramer Levin: The Racial Justice Imperative
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Nada M. Llewellyn authored a Savoy article titled “Kramer Levin: The Racial Justice Imperative” on Feb. 18, 2022. …
Demand for surveillance software is increasing – how to get it right
SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Risk Management Requirements for Investment Advisers and Registered Funds
On Feb. 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) proposed a suite of new rules and amendments concerning cybersecurity risk …
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