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Second Institutional Investor Stops Using Proxy Advisors

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Last week, Wells Fargo’s Wealth & Investment Management announced it had launched an internal proxy voting service – powered by Broadridge – and would cut ties to ISS in the process as noted in this Reuters article....more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

401(k) Plan Sponsors Must Tell Their Providers the Whole Truth

I f you’ve read Full Circle, you know this about me: I grew up with domineering parents. Judgment was currency in my house. Silence was survival. I learned early that withholding information—what I was doing, what I was...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S. Treasury Authorizes Venezuelan Oil Deals Under Strict Conditions

In the first relaxation of sanctions broadly prohibiting dealings with the Government of Venezuela, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 46 (the GL) on January 29, 2026, authorizing petroleum...more

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Italy set for a busy year of restructuring activity in 2026

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Italy’s rescue-first approach under its restructuring and insolvency code, the CCII, is driving earlier corporate turnarounds and will create a broader range of distressed M&A opportunities for investors over the coming...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

HUD Revised Foreclosure Bidding Process for FHA Loans

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently revised the requirements for bidding at a foreclosure sale and for utilizing Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT), including Post-Foreclosure Sales...more

A&O Shearman

Mainland China and Hong Kong markets continue to experience distress, with further “second round” restructurings expected

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Mainland China and Hong Kong are grappling with ongoing market distress and continued pressure on their real estate sectors. As restructuring activity intensifies, we look ahead to how these deals are likely to play out over...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

401(k) Changes in 2026: What Every Saver and Sponsor Needs to Understand

Every year brings incremental changes to retirement plans, but 2026 is different. This isn’t just about higher contribution limits. It’s about a fundamental shift in how catch-up contributions are taxed — one that will...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: February 6, 2026, The Trillion $$ Wipeout Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

A&O Shearman

U.S. restructuring 2025 review and 2026 outlook

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U.S. bankruptcies and restructurings are expected to remain broadly steady in 2026, providing ample opportunity for restructuring and special situations investment. In the meantime, the U.S. market is assessing the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Tokenized Securities

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On January 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance, Division of Investment Management, and Division of Trading and Markets issued a joint statement explaining how existing...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB Private Education Loan Ombudsman receives record number of complaints

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The CFPB received about 22,900 complaints about private and federal student loans between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the highest level the Bureau has received in a one-year period, the CFPB’s Private Education Loan...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

From the Editor’s Desk: CW AI Conference Insights: Navigating the Practical Use of AI in Compliance

In this episode of ‘From the Editor’s Desk,’ Tom Fox visits with Aaron Nicodemus to discuss highlights from the recent Compliance Week AI Conference. Key takeaways include the importance of understanding the purpose and...more

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Refinancings And High Energy Costs Set To Drive Australian Restructurings In The Year Ahead

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Australia’s restructuring prospects are being shaped by higher refinancing costs and pressures in the country’s energy system. Deal execution will also depend on regulatory clearance, workforce liabilities and how confidently...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

[Podcast] Inside the House—Managing Risk to Drive Commercial Success (Part I)

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On this Ropes & Gray podcast—the first in a two-part series venturing “inside the house” to draw on experiences and ideas—partner Amanda McGrady Morrison, global co-chair of the firm’s private capital transactions practice,...more

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New law on rehabilitation and bankruptcy: bringing Vietnam’s bankruptcy regime closer to international practice

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Vietnam has overhauled its decade-old bankruptcy legislation and enacted Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy No. 142/2025/QH15 (RBL 2025), which will take effect on March 1, 2026 and replace the existing Law on Bankruptcy...more

King & Spalding

Bankruptcy Court Denies Stay in Class Action Alleging $100 Million Special Needs Trust Fraud

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On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida denied American Momentum Bank’s request to stay an adversary class action accusing the bank of aiding and abetting the theft of more than $100...more

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Stablecoins, Crypto Kiosks, and the States: A Money Transmission Regulatory Update

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This update summarizes several recent federal and state developments affecting the regulation of money transmission and digital asset activity. These developments reflect how regulators are addressing stablecoin-based payment...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Project Vault and FORGE Signal Next Phase of U.S. Critical Minerals Policy

On Feb. 4, National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance and senior Cabinet officials, convened representatives from 54 countries and the European Commission, including 43...more

Cozen O'Connor

AG Campbell Cancels Crypto Kiosk Crooks

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC and its parent, Bitcoin Depot, Inc. (collectively, “Bitcoin Depot”), alleging the company violated the Massachusetts Consumer Protection...more

Weintraub Tobin

Tenant’s Overlooked Risk: Landlord Default

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In the balance of power between landlords and tenants, the risk of default is usually higher for the tenant. While many landlords have accrued wealth and invested in low-risk assets, many tenants are embarking on a new...more

Cozen O'Connor

States Oppose OCC Escrow Interest Preemption Proposals

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A bipartisan coalition of 23 AGs and several state banking regulators submitted a comment letter urging the OCC to withdraw two proposals addressing mortgage escrow accounts—an escrow rule and a related preemption...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: February 6, 2026, The Chief BS Officer 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 News....more

Foley Hoag LLP

California Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Requirements — 2026 Deadlines Approach

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Key Takeaways: California's Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (the “FIPVCC Law”) imposes registration and reporting requirements on certain venture capital companies with a California nexus....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

UK PLC Insight: Return of B Share Schemes?

Whilst the last couple of years have seen many UK plcs executing share buybacks - to such an extent that during an 18-month period, FTSE 350 issuers bought back £78bn of shares and the FCA published a multi-firm review - 2026...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Trends in Ship Finance

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The ship finance industry continues to evolve in a manner previewed in years past by regulatory action and evolving lender profiles. This Holland & Knight article explores recent trends in traditional bank lending and the...more

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