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Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

The False Claims Act Could Become the New “It” Statute in an Uncertain Enforcement Landscape

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Uncertainty was a prominent theme at last week’s ABA White Collar Crime Institute. The Trump administration has issued a series of directives that seem to shift and narrow the scope of (if not entirely abandon) a host of...more

Cooley LLP

SEC announces new Enforcement unit for cyber and emerging technologies

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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

Benesch

Mixed Messages: The Salt Typhoon Encryption Debacle

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While the balance of security, privacy, and public safety has always been a concern, recent cyberattacks have highlighted conflicting guidance by United States government officials, creating potential pitfalls for businesses....more

BakerHostetler

2024 SEC Cybersecurity Rule Updates

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The first year of a new significant regulatory obligation is often more notable for the absence of regulatory enforcement actions as regulators often observe compliance efforts and challenges, offer guidance, and look for...more

White & Case LLP

SEC Enforcement Year-End Overview

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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

Proskauer Rose LLP

Eight Enforcement Trends That Likely Will End Under a Trump SEC

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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

Perkins Coie

SEC Addresses Expected Changes and Continuing Priorities Post-Election

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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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

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

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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

Cozen O'Connor

Navigating the Future: Key Takeaways & Insights from the 2024 Securities Enforcement Forum Central

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One of the concerns following the Supreme Court’s ruling in SEC v. Jarkesy was that other agencies may face similar collateral attacks to its administrative proceedings. While the full impact of Jarkesy remains an open...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Down But Not Out: Federal Court Curbs SEC Cybersecurity Enforcement Authority

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In a stinging rebuke of its attempted cybersecurity-related enforcement against a public company, a federal judge recently dismissed most of the charges that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had filed against...more

A&O Shearman

Judge Dismisses Most Of SEC’s Suit Against An IT Management Software Company Over Cybersecurity Disclosures

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On July 18, 2024, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a comprehensive 107-page opinion that may have significant implications for the Securities and...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Q&A With Allison Raley: Defending Against Government Investigations

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Q: What are the primary areas of focus in your practice related to government investigations? A: My practice primarily focuses on defense against enforcement actions brought by regulatory bodies such as the Office of Foreign...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: The SEC’s Approach to Cybersecurity Disclosure Decisions

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The SEC’s Director of Corporation Finance, Erik Gerding, recently issued two statements regarding a public company’s disclosure obligations in response to a cybersecurity incident. These remarks follow the adoption of the...more

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SEC Tightens Cybersecurity Requirements with Regulation S-P Amendments

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top “The basic idea for covered firms is if you’ve got a breach, then you’ve got to notify. That’s good for investors.” Those were among the remarks that U.S. Securities and...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - June 2024, Vol. 18

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

Perkins Coie

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

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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

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SEC Clarifies Reporting of Material vs. Immaterial Cybersecurity Incidents

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporate Finance (Division) published a statement on May 21, 2024, regarding how public companies may disclose cyber incidents they determined to be immaterial....more

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Cybersecurity Continues to be a Focal Point for Regulators in 2024

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The SEC’s new and proposed rules on cybersecurity and cyber-incident reporting will have a dual impact on private investment advisers and funds. First, the proposal by the SEC will impose cybersecurity related...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Examining the SEC’s Slew of Recent Rules and Amendments

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In a wave of SEC rulemaking this past year, representing a “new world order” event akin to Dodd-Frank, the SEC has provided itself with a fresh set of tools to increase regulatory and enforcement scrutiny on private funds....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry - May 9th - 10th, New York, NY

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Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 19th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption Conference for the Life Sciences Industry returns for another exciting year with carefully researched programming based on critical findings...more

NAVEX

Risk & Compliance as a Strategic Imperative for the Board

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In an era marked by heightened global regulatory scrutiny and enforcement, the landscape of risk and compliance is undergoing an evolution making the strategic imperative for effective, risk-based compliance initiatives...more

Mintz

EnforceMintz — 2023 Brings Uptick in Cybersecurity Enforcement, Insight Into Potential Risks

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After the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in October 2021, many in the False Claims Act (“FCA”) bar expected an onslaught of enforcement actions and qui tam cases. The initiative...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

2024 Regulatory, Compliance, and Enforcement Predictions for Life Sciences Companies

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The year 2023 was a busy one for regulatory, compliance, and enforcement developments in the healthcare and life sciences industries, and 2024 promises to be even busier. We tapped MoFo’s Life Sciences + Healthcare Compliance...more

Cornerstone Research

SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries—FY 2023 Key Trends

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The SEC noted cooperation by 69% of public companies and subsidiaries that settled in FY 2023, the third highest of any fiscal year in the Securities Enforcement Empirical Database (SEED). Of the cooperating defendants that...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

SEC Announces Robust Fiscal Year 2023 Enforcement Results

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Directors of Registered Investment Companies; and Investment Advisers - Quick Take: The SEC’s Division of Enforcement (Enforcement) released a report summarizing its...more

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