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The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations
Compliance into the Weeds: Leaving on a (Qatari) Jet Plane
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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 305: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 2 – Discovery)
Compliance Tip of the Day: Clarifying Compliance Mandates
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: How to Use the Restatement of Consumer Contracts - A Guide for Judges
Compliance Tip of the Day: Corporate Leaks and Compliance
Greenhushing: What It Is & Why It Matters
(Podcast) The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)
AI Washing: Simple Guidance to Avoid Risk
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Episode 332 -- Deep Dive into SEC’s Internal Controls and Cybersecurity Settlement with R&R Donnelly
Mitigating Political-Law Risk
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Meeting the Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Requirements
California Regulation of Charitable Fundraising Platforms Part 2 - Reporting Due Diligence, Recordkeeping, and Disclosure Rules
The clock is ticking for medical device and pharmaceutical companies to fulfill their obligations under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (the "Sunshine Act"). With the reporting deadline of March 31 looming and CMS...more
WHAT: On January 15, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued a proposed rule to implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act (Pub. L. No. 117-324). The...more
The following summarizes recent legal developments of note affecting the mutual fund/investment management industry. On October 21, 2024, the SEC Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its annual Examination Priorities...more
...SEC Adopts Amendments to Fund Names Rule - On September 20, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Fund Names Rule) as well...more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations recently released its 2024 Examinations Priorities, a yearly report that provides insight into the Division’s areas of focus to improve compliance,...more
SEC Adopts Final Rules on Cybersecurity Disclosures - The SEC has adopted rules requiring companies to provide disclosure within four business days of determining that a material cybersecurity incident has occurred, and...more
On August 23, 2023, in its efforts to promote transparency for investors by increasing visibility into compensation schemes, sales practices, and conflicts of interest, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted...more
Real estate syndication involves pooling funds from multiple investors to finance a real estate project. While syndication can be a profitable investment strategy, it also comes with various legal considerations and potential...more
On August 23, 2023, the SEC adopted new rules and amendments to existing rules (collectively, the “New Rules”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”). The New Rules are designed to increase...more
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources....more
The charitable organization sector faces many compliance challenges, including: - unique tax exemption issues - fundraising registration and related issues - privacy and data security - complex reporting...more
There is much for authorised firms to consider in the year ahead. Firms have been through the intensive period of the enactment of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), but must now step up their...more
Investment Adviser AXA Wins Excessive Fee Trial - A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled in favor of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (AXA Equitable) and its wholly owned subsidiary, AXA Equitable Funds Management...more
Regulatory Developments: FINRA Requests Comment on Rules Relating to Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults - On Oct. 15 FINRA published Regulatory Notice 15-37, requesting comment on proposed amendments to...more