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Delaware Court of Chancery finds that stockholder ratification following adverse judgment does not absolve findings of breach of...

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Subsequent to the post-trial opinion by Chancellor McCormick in January 2024, Tesla appointed a new independent director to serve on a newly created independent committee, which issued a report recommending that stockholders...more

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The Week in Weed: December 2024 #2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we consider changing the name of this column to “The Broken Record Report,” as we provide updates on, you...more

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[Podcast] Welcome to the R&G Dugout: Sports Investing—It’s a Whole New Ballgame

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Welcome to the R&G Dugout, a new Ropes & Gray podcast series that delves into the dynamic world of sports investing, with a particular focus on the evolving ecosystem of media, entertainment, and private capital ventures. On...more

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Financial Stability Board Sets out Resolution Work for 2025

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The Financial Stability Board has published its resolution report for 2024. The report takes stock of the FSB resolution-related work of the past year as well as of the progress made by FSB members in implementing resolution...more

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EMIR 3 Published in the Official Journal of the European Union

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The EMIR 3 Regulation and Directive have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force on December 24, 2024. The EMIR 3 Regulation amends the European Market Infrastructure Regulation...more

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On the Margins: CFTC’s Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee Recommends Expanded Use of Non-Cash Collateral Through Blockchain...

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With appropriate safeguards, distributed ledger technology may expand the use of non-cash assets as derivatives collateral, while mitigating certain market infrastructure inefficiencies....more

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Potential Risks to Financial Stability: The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2024 Annual Report

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The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC or Council) unanimously approved and issued its 2024 Annual Report on December 6, 2024, lauding a strong economy and stable financial system while also outlining numerous risks...more

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Trump designates Andrew Ferguson as next FTC Chair

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President-Elect Donald Trump said he has selected Andrew Ferguson to be the next Chair of the FTC. Ferguson is a current Republican member of the commission; he will not have to be confirmed by the Senate to become chair....more

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House steering panel chooses French Hill as next Financial Services Chair

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It is all but certain that Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., will chair the House Financial Services Committee in the next Congress. Hill was selected on December 12 by the House Republican steering committee, although his selection...more

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FinCEN Confirms Nationwide Pause of Corporate Transparency Act and BOI Reporting Requirements

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Entities should continue preparing to comply with BOI reporting requirements. On December 10, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) alerted businesses that, for now, they do not need to report their...more

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Inspired Choice Today: Navigating Compliance and Cultural Sensitivity with Tom Fox

Caroline Biesalski introduces Tom Fox, who shares his journey to becoming a full-time podcaster, particularly highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on his career shift. He discusses his unique approach of blending technical...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Deadlines Suspended Nationwide

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) plays a vital role in protecting the U.S. and international financial systems, as well as people across the country, from illicit finance threats like terrorist financing, drug...more

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Nationwide Injunction Halts Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act - UPDATED 12-12-2024

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As of the posting of this article, reporting companies nationwide do not need to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) January 1, 2025, beneficial owner information (BOI) reporting deadline. Yet, given the appeal...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - (December 2024 - From Awareness to Action: A Deep Dive into CTPAT Training

In the global trade universe, where time holds huge importance, weak security practices in your international operations could be detrimental to your business. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the folks behind CTPAT, are...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB Rule Would Affect Data Brokers and More

Over the past several years, data brokers have been subject to increased scrutiny from regulatory and enforcement agencies at both federal and state levels. On Dec. 3, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took a...more

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Tips to Improve Your Credit Union

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Every organization, including credit unions, looks for ways to improve. Complacency can become the silent enemy leading to a multitude of failures and perhaps ultimately, the failure of the organization....more

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“The Bears are what we thought they were. Th-they’re what we thought they were. We played them in preseason. I mean, who the hell takes the third game of the preseason like it’s bullshit? Bullshit! We played them in the third...more

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FHFA and HUD update mortgage loan limits for 2025

On November 26, the FHFA announced the conforming loan limit values for 2025, increasing the baseline limit. See here for a map of the conforming loan limit values. For one-unit properties, the new limit is $806,500 — a 5.2...more

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CFPB Flexes Supervisory Muscle Over Google Payment Corp.

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The CFPB issued an order establishing supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp. based on operation of its Google Pay app and Google Pay Balance, which was accessible through the app....more

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Corporate Transparency Act: Preliminary Injunction & FinCen’s Response

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The Corporate Transparency Act (31 U.S.C. § 5336, the CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, requires a broad range of corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities (“reporting companies”) to file...more

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October 2024 Consumer Litigation Filings: Everything Up

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According to a recent report by WebRecon, court filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and complaints filed with the...more

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New York Bankruptcy Court: "Defensive" Setoff Rights of Creditor that Did Not File Proof of Claim Cannot Be Extinguished Under...

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The ability of a creditor to offset any liability it may have to a debtor against the amount of the debtor's obligation to the creditor is an important right. The Bankruptcy Code expressly preserves that right, provided it...more

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September 2024 Consumer Litigation Filings: Mostly Down For Month But Still Up YTD

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According to a recent report by WebRecon, court filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) were down for the month. Yet,...more

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Hertz: Third Circuit Weighs in on Make-Whole Premiums and the "Solvent-Debtor Exception" in Chapter 11 Cases

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A handful of recent high-profile court rulings have considered whether a chapter 11 debtor is obligated to pay postpetition, pre-effective date interest ("pendency interest") to unsecured creditors to render their claims...more

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FDIC updates its signs and advertising requirement Q&As

On December 2, the FDIC updated its Q&As related to its final rule “FDIC Official Signs and Advertising Requirements, False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured Status, and Misuse of the FDIC Name or Logo,” affecting 12...more

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