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United States: Supreme Court Scissors up Saba’s Rescission Argument Under Section 47(b) of the 1940 Act

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The Supreme Court agreed to hear FS Credit Opportunities Corp., et al. v. Saba Capital Master fund, et al. to resolve whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Act) allows private parties to bring lawsuits...more

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Supreme Court Rules That Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Provides No Private Right of Action

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On June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ICA), which governs mutual funds and other registered investment companies, does not provide private parties with a right to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: June 15, 2026, The Anthropic In Trouble 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 AI Today In 5....more

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Muellenberg v. Bikon Corp.: The Landmark New Jersey Minority Oppression Case Every Closely Held Business Owner Should Understand

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Few New Jersey cases have had a greater impact on minority shareholder oppression law than the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in Muellenberg v. Bikon Corp., 143 N.J. 168 (1996). The case is one of the foundational...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Personal Services Entities: FINRA Confirms Rules Align With SEC No-Action Relief on Rep-Owned Entities

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FINRA confirms its rules align with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) no-action relief on personal services entities. In November 2025, SEC staff issued a no-action letter (NAL) providing that it would not recommend...more

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SEC Issues Risk Alert on Investment Adviser Conflicts of Interest

On June 9, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) issued a risk alert (the “Risk Alert”) identifying recurring deficiencies related to economic conflicts of interest observed by EXAMS staff in examinations of...more

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Securities Enforcement Roundup – May 2026

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In this issue of our monthly Securities Enforcement Roundup, we highlight top securities enforcement developments from May 2026. In May 2026: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) rescinded its...more

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SEC Proposes to Formally Rescind Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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On May 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed to formally rescind its final rules on climate-related disclosure. The proposed rescission is just the latest development in the SEC’s climate-related disclosure...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Data Defensibility: The Foundation of AI Readiness with George Tziahanas

In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes George Tziahanas, VP of Compliance and Associate General Counsel at Archive360, who brings a practical legal and governance perspective to the challenges of AI and data governance. George...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Proposes Landmark Rollback of Core Regulation NMS Requirements and Delays Implementation of 2024 Market Structure Reforms

On June 11, 2026, the SEC took two actions that could reshape U.S. equity market structure: 1. The SEC proposed rescinding Rule 611 (the “Trade-Through Rule”) of Regulation NMS, representing the most substantial...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: June 15, 2026 – The SBF Loses His Appeal 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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: June 14, 2026, The Top Books on the Continental Congress Edition

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

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The 10-Day Tender Offer: SEC Issues Exemptive Relief

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On April 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an exemptive order (Order) reducing the minimum tender offer period from 20 business days to just 10 for qualifying equity offers. The Order applies to...more

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Preparing for a Liberalised UK Securitisation Framework

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In this article, the authors consider how buy- and sell-side parties to securitisation transactions can prepare for the next phase of UK reforms, as the FCA and PRA consult on a more principles‑based, flexible regime intended...more

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Space X IPO’s UK Retail Offer Marks the First Use of the FCA’s POP Regime

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The transaction is a landmark moment for the UK’s reformed capital markets framework....more

Carlton Fields

Coming Back to Fintech Innovation: Another Executive Order

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On May 19, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14405, titled “Integrating Financial Technology Innovation Into Regulatory Frameworks.” The executive order establishes a policy of the United States to “streamline...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI in Healthcare: Five Healthcare AI Stories You Need to Know This Week – June 12, 2026

Welcome to AI in Healthcare in 5 Stories. This podcast is a Weekly Briefing of the five most important AI developments shaping healthcare, medicine, and life sciences. Each week, Tom Fox breaks down the latest stories on...more

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United States: Show Me the Money: SEC Risk Alert Highlights Advisers’ Economic Conflict

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On 9 June 2026 the SEC Division of Examinations published its second risk alert since Atkins became chair. The Risk Alert reminds investment advisers of their fiduciary obligation to disclose economic conflicts of interest...more

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SEC Proposes to Simplify Filer Status and Expand Emerging Growth Company Accommodations

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On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed amendments to its public company reporting framework to extend disclosure scaling and other accommodations, which are currently available only to...more

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Supreme Court Says SEC Need Not Show Investors Lost Money to Obtain Disgorgement

In a unanimous decision issued June 4, 2026 in Sripetch v. SEC,1  the U.S. Supreme Court held that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may obtain disgorgement without showing that any victim suffered pecuniary...more

Jackson Walker

Practical Considerations for Companies Considering DExit

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This article is part five of six articles in the “DExit to Texas: What You Need to Know About Reincorporating in the Lone Star State” series, which covers why Delaware companies are considering redomiciling in Texas and the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Creativity and Compliance: Compliance 6-Pack: Part 5 – Truth in Comedy – Authenticity and Storytelling for More Credible...

Tom and Ronnie continue their six-part series highlighting the role of improv in compliance. This series links improv lessons to corporate compliance and some of the key tools and strategies Ronnie has brought from his former...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - June 11, 2026

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On June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions: Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., Case No. 25-6: This case addresses when a debtor’s failure to disclose a legal claim in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: June 12, 2026, The Everyone’s a Stakeholder 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 AI Today In 5....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 78 – A Brave New World Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s...more

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