News & Analysis as of

Securities law-news Intellectual Property

Read need-to-know updates, commentary, and analysis on Securities issues written by leading professionals.
Harris Beach Murtha

Municipal Bond Issuers: NY Accepting, Enforcing Exemption Applications

Harris Beach Murtha on

The State of New York is once again taking Policy 103 Exemption Applications from municipal bond issuers and will pursue enforcement actions against issuers that fail to comply with timely filing of their applications, ending...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

Troutman Pepper Locke

SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Tokenized Securities

Troutman Pepper Locke on

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

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

Ropes & Gray LLP

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

Ropes & Gray LLP on

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

2026 Outlook for Boards and General Counsel: Key Governance, Enforcement and Securities Law Developments

Foley & Lardner LLP on

In 2025 there was a significant shift in federal regulatory and enforcement priorities impacting issuers’ financial reporting, shareholder engagement, and corporate governance around ESG, AI, DEI, and crypto, among other...more

Cozen O'Connor

AG Campbell Cancels Crypto Kiosk Crooks

Cozen O'Connor on

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

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

Foley Hoag LLP on

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

When Short Sellers Attack

Vinson & Elkins LLP on

A “short attack” is a campaign in which a short seller publishes a critical report about a target company in order to profit from the ensuing decline in the company’s share price....more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

SEC Staff Relaxes 20 Business Day "Broker Search" Requirement for Proxy Solicitations

On January 23, 2026, the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Staff") issued updated guidance that provides greater flexibility for public companies conducting the required "broker search" in connection...more

Hanson Bridgett

Policy Shift in Washington State: Proposed Law Would Tax QSBS Gains

Hanson Bridgett on

Washington has long been viewed as a tax-efficient jurisdiction, historically imposing no personal income tax on individuals. In 2021, the Washington State Legislature enacted a capital gains tax law, taking effect for gains...more

Cooley LLP

Broker Search: NYSE Aligned With Corp Fin on New CDI

Cooley LLP on

Recently, Corp Fin issued a slew of new and revised CDIs and New Question 133.02 states that Corp Fin recognizes that the “broker search” may be completed in less than 20 business days prior to record date....more

Goodwin

Horizon Scan for Private Investment Funds: Key Recent Legal and Regulatory Developments to look out for in the coming months...

Goodwin on

This horizon scan sets out the main legal and regulatory developments (not including tax) that European managers should look out for in the coming months. In our full analysis, we have categorised topics under the following...more

A&O Shearman

Public M&A Trends in Germany 2025

A&O Shearman on

We are pleased to present our latest analysis on the public M&A market in Germany for 2025. This comprehensive report, prepared by A&O Shearman, provides an in-depth overview of the market developments and key trends that...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

NYAG Suit Against Former CEO for Insider Trading Under Martin Act Signals Greater State Securities Enforcement Ahead

On January 15, 2026, the New York State Attorney General (NYAG) filed a civil suit against the former CEO of Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (Emergent), Robert G. Kramer, alleging that his sales of company shares pursuant to a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Sec Lit IQ: MoFo’s Quarterly Federal Securities Litigation and Delaware Corporate Litigation Newsletter (Q4 2025)

In our latest edition of MoFo’s Quarterly Federal Securities and Corporate Litigation Newsletter, we provide a rundown of select developments from the fourth quarter of 2025, including: • An Eleventh Circuit revival of a...more

Jones Day

Delaware High Court Rejects Application of D&O Policy's "Bump-Up" Exclusion to Securities Claim Settlement

Jones Day on

In a significant victory for policyholders, the Delaware Supreme Court rejected three insurers' attempts to apply their Directors and Officers ("D&O") liability policies' so-called "bump-up" exclusion to bar coverage for...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Financial Services Industry 2025 Digital Assets Year in Review

Troutman Pepper Locke on

In 2025, the U.S. digital asset landscape evolved more dramatically than in any year since the industry’s inception. A pro‑innovation White House, an active Congress, and key regulators — including the U.S. Securities and...more

A&O Shearman

CFTC Issues No-Action Relief For Private Fund Managers Pending Potential Reinstatement Of Significant CPO Registration Exemption

A&O Shearman on

On December 19, 2025, the Market Participants Division (MPD) of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter (Letter) providing certain private fund managers with temporary relief from the...more

Blank Rome LLP

Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions (Updated)

Blank Rome LLP on

Recent SEC Administration Changes - SEC Announces Departure of OIEA Director Lori J. Schock - The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that Lori J. Schock, who had served as the Director of the Office...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The MiFID II Inducements Regime - February 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP on

In this report, we explore how MiFID II inducements requirements apply to firms and their counterparties in common scenarios. The MiFID II inducements regime is complex and can cause confusion. Not only do different...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Digital Asset Exchanges, 24/7 Trading and Collateral Tokenisation: Key Takeaways from the TOK26 Summit

On 29 January 2026, Katten sponsored the London Tokenisation Summit (TOK26) in London, bringing together leading voices in digital assets and tokenisation. Chris Collins, a partner in our London Financial Markets and...more

A&O Shearman

Commission guidance on ELTIFs: wider eligible assets, clarified intermediary structures and clearer liquidity rules

A&O Shearman on

The European Commission’s (Commission) clarifications, published on ESMA’s Q&A tool in December 2025, deliver the most authoritative guidance to date on the operation of ELTIF 2.0 and the ELTIF RTS. The responses provide...more

64,656 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2,587

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide