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Weekly Blockchain Blog - September 2024

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Crypto Payments Firms Announce New Integrations and Initiatives - According to reports, fintech bank Revolut recently announced a partnership with Ledger, a major crypto hardware wallet provider, to make it easier for...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SEC Cyber Enforcement Update: Which Way Are the SolarWinds Blowing? (Update)

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This Holland & Knight blog post is the second installment in a two-part series that examines the challenges to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) charges in its landmark case against SolarWinds Corp....more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Key Lessons for Cybersecurity and IT Leaders From Judge's Recent Fraud Decision in SEC Case Against SolarWinds

On July 18, a New York federal judge threw out most of the SEC’s claims brought against both SolarWinds Corp. and the company’s chief information security officer (CISO), Timothy Brown....more

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Post-Panuwat: Have You Reviewed and Updated Your Insider Trading and Other Corporate Policies?

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As discussed in our September 1, 2021 post, the SEC brought its first “shadow insider trading” case against Matthew Panuwat, a company employee who purchased options in a competitor’s shares shortly after learning his...more

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SEC Eyes Work-From-Home Pitfalls in Crackdown on Insider Trading and Off-Channel Communications

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The new flexible work environment created in the post-pandemic years poses unique challenges for companies and individuals who work outside a traditional office. The SEC knows this and is actively enforcing the securities...more

Troutman Pepper

Navigating Employment and Separation Agreements: Lessons From Al Pacino's Serpico — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, along with fellow Partners Sheri Adler and Mary Weeks, chat about the ultimate whistleblower — police officer Frank Serpico — and the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Mexico Summit on Anti-Corruption & Compliance Program - March 13th - 14th, Mexico City, Mexico

ACI’s Mexico Summit on Anti-Corruption & Compliance Programs returns on March 13-14, 2024 in Mexico City! Given the uncertainty with the looming Presidential election, as well as increased U.S. enforcement focus on Mexico...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 17th Forum on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - January 24th - 25th, Houston, TX

As the most anticipated gathering for the community in Texas and the region, don’t miss out on re-connecting with your peers and more! With the continued focus on FCPA compliance and the anticipated rise in enforcement,...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Words Matter: Three Key Steps to Mitigate SEC Enforcement Risks Relating to Whistleblower Carveout Language

Since 2015, the SEC has brought nearly two dozen enforcement actions for violations of the whistleblower protection rules under Rule 21F-17(a) against employers for actions taken to impede reporting to the SEC. The bulk of...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Webinar] Navigating CCO Liability risks: Tips for staying out of the SEC’s Crosshairs - October 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT

Learning Objectives: - CCO liability can be a complex yet nebulous concept to navigate. Therefore, it’s important to understand how CCO liability is being defined by regulating bodies. - Mitigating the risks of CCO...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

Goodwin

Navigating the SEC's Focus on Private Fund Fees: Understanding the Trends and Mitigating Risk

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The following is an edited version of a conversation between Goodwin partners Jonathan Hecht and Isaac Vinyarsh. Before joining Goodwin, Jonathan spent more than a decade in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, including...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 18th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry - May 10th - 11th, New York, NY

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 18th Annual Conference on the FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry returns for another exciting year with curated programming that shines a global spotlight on...more

Goodwin

Federal Reserve Seeks Feedback on Proposed Updates to FMUs Risk Management Requirements

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Regulatory Developments - Federal Reserve Seeks Feedback on Proposed Updates to FMUs Risk Management Requirements - On September 23, the Federal Reserve invited comment on proposed updates to operational risk...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] 2022 Enforcement Outlook Series: Focus On SEC Enforcement - June 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

To help you stay up-to-date on the enforcement trends impacting your compliance strategy, McDermott is pleased to invite you to the 2022 Enforcement Outlook webinar series, which covers key areas of enforcement on the second...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 11th Summit on Anti-Corruption Brazil - May 25th - 26th, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil

Brazil’s Anti-Corruption and Compliance Community Will Gather for Large, 1:1 and Smaller-Group Discussion! As the longest-standing anti-corruption and compliance gathering in Brazil, Summit on Anti-Corruption Brazil is...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulations on the Financial Services Industry in 2022

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Following the SolarWinds and the Colonial Pipeline cyberattacks, the Biden Administration emphasized a shift toward mandatory cybersecurity requirements. Throughout 2021, government agencies issued new cybersecurity guidance,...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Defending Against Fraud Allegations in Litigation Under Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act

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Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 is one of the many laws the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) uses to combat investment fraud. Under Section 206, investment advisers can face enforcement action...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

SEC Takes Aim at SPACs

March Madness extends into April as the Commission markedly increases its focus on SPACs. Surprise pronouncements call into question use of the PSLRA safe harbor for projections and accounting treatment for warrants....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 37th International Conference on the FCPA - December 2nd - 3rd, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST

The Annual Gathering for the Global Anti-Corruption Community - Exclusive Interview with President of Microsoft at FCPA DC - The world has reached an inflection point in which digital technology is being used as both a...more

Dechert LLP

DOJ Antitrust Updates CID Approach: Three Quick Takeaways

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The DOJ’s Antitrust Division announced updates late last week to its Civil Investigative Demand (CID) form, explicitly codifying its intent to potentially use materials received in response to CIDs to launch secondary...more

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Biotech Beware: Increased SEC Focus on COVID-Related Activities and Claims Amplifies the Enforcement Risks for the Unaware or...

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Key Takeaways - As stocks surge in reaction to news about COVID-19-related products and solutions, the SEC is actively working to protect investors from misleading statements, fraud, and even investment scams relating to the...more

Goodwin

Financial Services Weekly Roundup: Treasury And SBA Codify Changes To PPP Flexibility Act

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In This Issue. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule to reflect changes made by H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Compliance in a Time of Crisis

Addressing the Evolving Risks - Warren Buffett said that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Buffett was not talking about compliance programs in a time of crisis, but his wisdom applies...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

COVID-19: Mitigating Enforcement and Litigation Disclosure Risks for Public Companies

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a disclosure nightmare for public companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recognized this challenge and, to its credit, has provided relief to public companies by, among...more

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