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SEC announces new Enforcement unit for cyber and emerging technologies

Cooley LLP on 2/25/2025

At the end of last week, the SEC announced the establishment of a new Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, designed to replace the current Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and to complement the work of the newly established...more

SEC Enforcement Year-End Overview

White & Case LLP on 12/23/2024

2024 marks the final year of Gary Gensler's term as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Gensler SEC has been aggressive on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts. In response, the financial...more

Eight Enforcement Trends That Likely Will End Under a Trump SEC

Proskauer Rose LLP on 12/23/2024

The Voting Record and Public Statements of the Commissioners Provide a Roadmap - There has been much speculation on what SEC enforcement will look like under a new administration, especially now that President-elect Donald...more

A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: Bermuda (GLI chapter)

Carey Olsen on 11/21/2024

Partner Steven Rees Davies, counsel Charissa Ball and associate Alexandra Fox have authored the Bermuda chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the...more

SEC Addresses Expected Changes and Continuing Priorities Post-Election

Perkins Coie on 11/19/2024

On November 6, senior officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement spoke at the Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2024, addressing anticipated leadership changes and enforcement...more

What to Expect from the SEC During a Second Trump Administration?

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/15/2024

Given the recent news about President-Elect Trump’s cabinet appointments , it is a safe bet that the SEC Division of Enforcement’s priorities will change under the new administration. Under President Biden, SEC Chair Gary...more

Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024: SEC Reinforces Cooperation Requirements and Enforcement Priorities

Perkins Coie on 6/4/2024

Senior Division of Enforcement officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spoke with SEC alumni, private practitioners, and other professionals in the field at the Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024...more

SEC Enforcement: 2022 Year in Review

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 1/30/2023

On the heels of record-breaking enforcement in 2022, expect continued aggressive pursuit of Chair Gensler’s priorities in 2023. The SEC will continue to bring its considerable resources to bear to address ESG-related...more

SEC Exam Priorities for 2023

Oberheiden P.C. on 12/20/2022

Find Out What Companies and Investment Firms Need to Know about the SEC’s Exam Priorities for 2023 - Each year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) publishes its annual examination priorities. This report...more

IRS Releases Five-Year Strategic Plan with Emphasis on Enforcement

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/27/2022

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its five-year strategic plan (Strategic Plan) for 2022 – 2026, laying out four major goals: 1. Service: Provide quality and accessible services to enhance the taxpayer...more

The Varying Federal, State And Local Attitudes On Crypto

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/27/2022

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is adding 20 positions to its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. These positions are all enforcement-related. None of the new staff will be charged with carrying out the SEC's...more

Sanctions and Cyber and Crypto, Oh My: The Convergence of Emerging Regulatory and Enforcement Risks Requires Nimble Responses...

Bracewell LLP on 5/17/2022

At a sanctions conference held in Washington D.C. on May 5, government officials, practitioners and corporations highlighted the government’s broadening focus on anti-corruption enforcement, across more traditionally siloed...more

Government Enforcement and Investigations Year-In-Review: The Administration Has Moved Its Pieces into Place

Bracewell LLP on 12/9/2021

On Monday, President Biden released the United States Strategy on Countering Corruption, which details how the United States will work “domestically and internationally, with governmental and non-governmental partners, to...more

Unpacking the Government’s Cryptocurrency Regulatory and Enforcement Agenda

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 12/1/2021

Department of Justice announces criminal and civil cryptocurrency initiatives as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gensler continues to develop the agency’s regulatory and enforcement agenda. Despite an unsettled...more

DOJ Announces Cybersecurity Enforcement Initiative Targeting Federal Contractors

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 10/18/2021

Last week, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the launch of its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative (“the Initiative”) aimed at combating “new and emerging cyber threats to the security of sensitive information and critical...more

“The Opinions Offered Today Are Mine Alone And Do Not Represent The Commission” — A Summary Of Recent Remarks From SEC And CFTC...

UB Greensfelder LLP on 9/30/2019

Anyone who has sat through a talk by financial regulators is undoubtedly familiar with the refrain from the individuals that they do not speak for the Commission and that the opinions offered are their own. Even with that...more

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