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The Impacts of Legislation on the Financial Industry in Texas

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Texas's financial landscape has evolved alongside proactive legislative leadership. Lawmakers have consistently prioritized economic growth, regulatory clarity and competitive market structures. The Legislature continues to...more

Haynes Boone

Financial Regulatory Roundup November 2025

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SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Statement Regarding Security-Based Swap Dealer De Minimis Threshold Phase-in Period and Lookback Period - On Oct. 29, 2025, in light of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, Securities and...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA consults on changes to the UK short selling regime

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published consultation paper CP25/29, alongside a press release, setting out proposed rules and guidance for the UK short selling regime. This follows the introduction of the Short...more

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EC adopts Delegated Regulation specifying requirements for EMIR 3 active account requirement

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The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), setting out regulatory technical standards (RTS) for the new active account requirement introduced...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

FINRA’s Wake-Up Call Concerning Gifts and Entertainment

As FINRA’s proposed amendments to Rule 3220 (Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others), aka the “Gift Rule,” and related rules are pending, it has sent a strong message that firms must continue diligently policing gifts...more

Fenwick & West LLP

IRS Releases Revenue Procedure 2025-31 to Provide a Safe Harbor for Staking in Certain Trust Vehicles

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On November 10, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-31 (the Rev. Proc.) which provides a safe harbor which would allow widely held fixed investment trusts to stake digital assets without...more

A&O Shearman

Northern District Of California Grants Motion To Dismiss Putative Class Action Against Biopharmaceutical Company

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On October 30, 2025, Chief Judge Richard Seeborg of the United States District Court of the Northern District of California granted a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action alleging a biopharmaceutical company...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Court Affirms Fed Master-Account Discretion as Congress Tackles De-Banking and Market Structure Legislation

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Even amid the historic government shutdown, crypto policy continues to evolve, with courts, Congress and regulators moving forward on major issues. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit affirmed that Federal Reserve...more

BCLP

Shareholder Proposal Strategies During Government Shutdown Or Post-shutdown Bottleneck

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Last month, Microsoft announced it excluded a shareholder proposal from frequent shareholder proponent John Chevedeen before receiving no-action relief from the SEC. The company had submitted a routine no-action letter...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

ACI-FCPA Conference Speaker Preview Series - Matt Galvin on the AI and Data Analytics for Anti-Corruption Compliance Forum

In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Matt Galvin discusses his forum, “AI and Data Analytics for Anti-Corruption Compliance,” which will be held on Tuesday, December...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: The Internet’s Awkward Teen Phase

By the end of November, Character.AI will stop letting anyone under 18 chat freely with its bots. No more late-night conversations with virtual friends, no more two-hour therapy sessions with imaginary Freud. The company says...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

State AGs Urge SEC to Preserve State Authority in Crypto Regulation

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On October 20, a coalition of 21 state attorneys general (AG), led by Iowa AG Brenna Bird, submitted a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce in response to her February statement...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance – Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Business Ethics and Sustainability with Alison Taylor

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers and creators in the...more

A&O Shearman

FINRA Fines Brokerage Firm $10M for Lavish Gifts and Entertainment

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FINRA Rule 2341 generally limits gifts to $100 per person per year (though FINRA recently proposed an increase to $300) and permits only occasional, non-sales conditioned business meals or entertainment.  FINRA found that the...more

Walkers

EU CryptoReg roundup: October 2025

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Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-asset sector....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day - Winnie the Pooh and Compliance Week - Kanga, Roo and the Compliance Champion

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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: November 11, 2025, The Preventing Compliance Risk Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition 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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: November 11, 2025, The Veteran’s Day 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

Epstein Becker & Green

Outside Counsel’s Internal Investigations—Including Those Relating to Health Care—Are Privileged and Protected from Disclosure

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In Summer 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a strongly worded decision in In Re: FirstEnergy Corporation (No. 24-3654)—confirming the core concept that internal investigations conducted by counsel...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2026: Canada

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Government attitude and definition - As in many countries, the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Canada is divided among various levels of government and administrative agencies, depending on the nature of the activity...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

ACI-FCPA Conference Speaker Preview Series - Anik Shah on Lawyering Through These Uncertain Times

In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Anik Shah discusses his panel at the event, “Lawyering Through Uncertainty: The New Reality of Advising Clients and Making...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

European Private Equity Market Recap – Q3 2025

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Europe showed resilient buyout activity in Q3, on pace to exceed 2024. The market is moving with improved sentiment into Q4 with global sponsors—especially U.S. firms—deploying capital actively....more

Conyers

Conyers Investment Funds Report | Q3 2025

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This edition of the Conyers Investment Funds Report provides a variety of updates and insights relevant to the investment funds space in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Bermuda....more

DLA Piper

Equity Lines Of Credit And At-The-Market Offerings: Alternative Public Financing Options

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For public companies looking to raise capital relatively quickly and at a lower cost, equity lines of credit (ELOCs) and at-the-market equity offerings (ATMs) may be viable options. Both allow companies to control the timing...more

Goodwin

Digital Currency & Blockchain Quarterly Litigation Update - November 2025

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Welcome to Goodwin’s Digital Currency & Blockchain Quarterly Litigation Update, in which our Chambers-ranked global team of specialists shares highlights and key litigation and enforcement updates that are shaping the...more

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