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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Recent Federal Prosecution Highlights Risks of Receiving Competitors’ Confidential Information From a Customer

On September 30, 2024, the DOJ announced that Siemens Energy, Inc., pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge and agreed to pay a $104 million fine for rigging a bid by using rivals’ bidding information wrongfully obtained...more

BakerHostetler

What Does the Election Mean for the FTC?

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Historically, changes in administrations did not lead to major changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). There were some adjustments around the edges, but the agency mostly operated on a bipartisan basis....more

Paul Hastings LLP

SEC Examination Priorities Signal Capital Markets Enforcement

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations recently released its 2025 priorities. These identify several new or emerging areas of focus that could be precursors to enforcement actions, such as the use...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Making a Profit Is Not Illegal: Capital Markets Tribunal Dismisses Enforcement Proceedings Finding Borrowed Free Trading Shares...

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal (Tribunal) recently dismissed enforcement proceedings brought against several respondents by the Ontario Securities Commission (Commission) in Cormark Securities Inc (Re). The Commission...more

Troutman Pepper

FTC Halts Debt Collector Over Alleged $7.6 Million Scheme

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Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner for engaging in deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. According to the FTC, the Georgia-based debt...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Federal judge orders debt collector Global Circulation Inc. to temporarily cease operations

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A federal judge has ordered debt collector, Global Circulation Inc. (GCI) to temporarily halt operations, following an FTC complaint that alleged GCI tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by...more

Dechert LLP

Global Regulatory Headwinds: PE Firms Prepare for Increased Antitrust Oversight

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66% of PE firms globally expect increased scrutiny from antitrust, FDI and other regulatory authorities to have a negative impact on their dealmaking plans over the next 12 months. Rising regulatory scrutiny continues to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

All Things Investigations – Anna Hamati on Key Lessons from the TD Bank AML Enforcement Action

Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast, All Things Investigation. In this episode, Anna Hamati, a Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP lawyer, joins host Tom Fox to discuss the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: CCOs Reporting to the Board

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Everything Compliance, Shout Outs and Rants – Episode 145, 8 Years Later

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. In this episode, we discuss a potpourri of topics. Tom Fox is hosting the quartet of Matt Kelly, Karen Woody, Jonathan Marks,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance – Exploring Client-Side Security and PCI DSS Compliance with Rui Ribeiro

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: November 12, 2024 – The Science of Corruption Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance...more

DLA Piper

Federal Crackdown on Worker Mobility Restrictions Continues Despite Early Setbacks

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Throughout the Biden Administration, worker mobility has been a touchstone of federal antitrust enforcement priorities. Despite several previous and well-publicized setbacks, federal agencies continue to pursue enforcement...more

Saul Ewing LLP

FTC Finalizes Significant Amendments to Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Filing Requirements

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Overview - On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released the final version of material changes to the submissions required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (“HSR”)....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC Takes Aim at Mobile Banking App for Deceptive Advertising Practices

On November 5, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a complaint against a company in connection with its mobile banking app, alleging violations of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act and Section 4 of the Restore Online...more

White & Case LLP

DCMS launches consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age – time to act for media companies?

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On 6 November 2024, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport ("DCMS") published a consultation on updating the media mergers regime for the digital age. This consultation comes amidst seismic shifts in the media sector, from...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

What to Expect at the FTC Pre and Post-Inauguration

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With the election decided, the speculation has begun. In our area of the law, that means a number of things, including what will happen at the FTC – with the current Commission and Chair Khan, with recently announced rules...more

Troutman Pepper

Connecticut AG Settles Lawsuit Against Bankrupt Solar Installation Firm for $5M

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On October 11, Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong announced a $5 million settlement against bankrupt solar installation firm Vision Solar, LLC to resolve an unfair trade practices suit. Hartford Superior Court...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Lessons Learned From Telefónica Venezolana

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

10 Compliance Lessons Learned from the Telefónica Venezolana FCPA Enforcement Action

Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action involving Telefónica Venezolana, the Venezuelan subsidiary of Telefónica S.A. (Telefónica)...more

Bracewell LLP

PRG 2024 Post-Election Pulse Check: Trade and Manufacturing

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Paul D. Nathanson and Joshua C. Zive, senior principals in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, discuss the future of trade and manufacturing under a new Trump administration....more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 11.07.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •FTC Accuses Cash-Advance App of Misleading Consumers - ...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: November 11, 2024 – The Veteran’s Day Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you compliance related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Adventures in Compliance – Leadership Lessons from Sherlock Holmes in The Illustrious Client

In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes collection The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the final set of twelve Sherlock Holmes short...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: November 10, 2024 – The Books on Middle Manager Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or...more

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