As discussed in our prior blog posts, on June 4, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) published a concept release (Release) soliciting comments on whether to revise the definition of “foreign private…
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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets. While the use cases for blockchain…
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Regulation 1114/2023 (the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, or MiCA) became fully applicable in January 2025. Since then, many businesses have successfully received authorization from national competent authorities to provide…
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Without fanfare, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) has published a memorandum revising its policy on when – and how – it will give credit to companies for fines and other payments made to other agencies,…
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In our June 2024 white paper, Legal red teaming: A systematic approach to assessing legal risk of generative AI models, we presented legal red teaming, a methodology aimed at helping organizations that develop…
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On May 29, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement clarifying its views on the application of federal securities laws to certain proof-of-stake (PoS)…
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The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) on June 22, 2025, released tables providing revenue estimates for provisions of the recent Senate Committee on Finance bill language (JCX-29-25) as well as those of the comparable House bill…
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On 17th June 2025, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (“AEPD”) published guidance in relation to Royal Decree 933/2021, which regulates document registration and information obligations relating to accommodation and motor…
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has formally declined to prosecute private equity firm White Deer Management LLC (White Deer) and certain of its affiliates in connection with criminal violations of US…
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The US Senate released a draft tax bill (Senate Tax Bill) on June 16, 2025. We explore five key takeaways for fund sponsors, investors, and the broader asset management community, with a focus on how the Senate Tax Bill compares…
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As discussed in our prior blog post, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) recently issued a concept release (Release) aiming to gather input on whether the criteria for designation as a foreign private issuer…
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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has reinstated its SBA Franchise Directory after a two-year hiatus. Widely hailed as a valuable resource by stakeholders, the SBA Franchise Directory is a list of franchisors maintained…
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Illinois is known for large verdicts in toxic tort cases, and the state has become a prime venue for forum shopping by plaintiffs’ attorneys. Illinois Senate Bill 328, if signed into law, will make it easier for plaintiffs to…
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The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a favorable advisory opinion under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), wading into the world of not only telehealth but also…
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In speeches delivered only a day apart during the first week of June, Bill Rinner, the new Deputy Assistant Attorney General in charge of merger enforcement at the Department of Justice (DOJ), and Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of…
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