The differing waiver rules governing the fragile attorney-client privilege and the robust work product doctrine protection predictably create stark differences when family members communicate with each other. This type of...more
Yesterday, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously vacated the Private Fund Adviser Rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (which we previously summarized)...more
On August 23, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) adopted rules and rule amendments (the “PFA Rules”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) that impose new...more
Yesterday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) adopted rules and rule amendments (the “PFA Rules”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) that impose new...more