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SEC Enforcement 2.0: Chairman Atkins Has Arrived

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Paul Atkins has taken the reins of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After being confirmed by the Senate on April 9, Atkins officially began his tenure as SEC Chairman on April 21. His arrival is expected to...more

Polsinelli

A Changing Enforcement Landscape Under the New Administration

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As the Trump Administration embarks on its second term, significant shifts in government enforcement priorities are quickly taking shape. Not surprisingly, this administration appears to be focusing on immigration, drug and...more

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CLE Takeaways: 2025 Government Enforcement Priorities and Trends

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Businesses today must navigate an intricate web of policies, regulations, and enforcement actions that demand not only vigilance but a proactive stance toward transparency and cooperation....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

CryptoLink - November 2024 Updates

CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates the stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin's...more

Hogan Lovells

Cryptocurrency mining company BIT Mining Ltd. (500.com) settles FCPA enforcement actions with DOJ and SEC in Japan bribery scheme

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Cryptocurrency mining company BIT Mining Ltd. has agreed to pay a combined penalty of US$10 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for engaging in a scheme to bribe...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for October 2024

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Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: •Accounting fraud charges for allegedly concealing costs; ...more

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Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for September 2024

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Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month included the SEC’s fiscal year end and a large number of enforcement...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for January 2024

Each month we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: •The SEC’s approval of spot bitcoin ETPs; - •SEC charges...more

The Volkov Law Group

2023 Sanctions Year in Review and Predictions

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As always, I tend to repeat myself.  However, one important point needs to be repeated — DOJ is in the midst of launching an aggressive sanctions and export control program against corporations and individuals.  DOJ has...more

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The SEC Announces Another Record-Breaking Year For Its Massively Successful Whistleblower Program

Key Takeaways- • Largest year ever for whistleblower awards (nearly $600 million in total)- • Largest single whistleblower award ever ($279 million to an individual whistleblower) - • Largest year for whistleblower tip...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Broker Dealer Regulatory Digest - August 2023

The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically focusing on:...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

The Federal Government Rewards Tech and Crypto Workers Who Expose Their Employer’s Illegal Actions

As an employee in the technology or cryptocurrency industry, you hoped to put your skills to use behind a company that could make a real difference in the world. However, both tech companies and cryptocurrency companies...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters -Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - June 2023

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Crypto Asset Company Settles Sanctions Violations for $7.5 million- On May 1, the U.S. Department of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $7.5 million settlement with crypto asset company Poloniex LLC for 65,942 apparent...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance - June 14th - 15th, San Francisco, CA

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance returns for another exciting year, providing the opportunity to connect with decision-makers from your industry, gather...more

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SEC Enforcement Director and SDNY/EDNY Officials Address Enforcement Priorities

SEC Division of Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal and several high-ranking officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the FBI spoke on November 29, 2022 at a conference...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

White Collar Enforcement Gains Momentum as COVID Restrictions Ease: What You Need to Know

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Enforcement of corporate crimes, which languished for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, will grow more vigorous this year and may be accompanied by significantly tougher penalties, partners with Vinson & Elkins’ (“V&E”)...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Takeaways from the SEC Division of Enforcement’s FY 2021 Report and Predictions for FY 2022

On November 18, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) released its Enforcement Results for fiscal year (“FY”) 2021, which spans from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.  The Commission published...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trends in White Collar Crime Enforcement: Looking Back on 2021 and Ahead to 2022

Theranos, Trump Organization, Operation Varsity Blues, DEI, ESG and More: Experts Expect SEC and DOJ Actions to Ramp Up in 2022- 2022 will likely be a lot like 2021, only more so. With most key federal positions filled,...more

Bracewell LLP

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

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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

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Crypto and ESG Both on the Radar: SEC Outlines a Strong Enforcement Approach

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler outlined a vigorous enforcement approach in his keynote remarks at the annual Securities Enforcement Forum. In a clear reference to cryptocurrencies and tokens,...more

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SEC Enforcement in 2021: A Look Ahead

Editors’ Note: With the advent of the Biden presidency, we invite you to join us as we examine important trends in white collar law and investigations. Our first entry takes a closer look at SEC enforcement. Up next: a review...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ Cryptocurrency Guidance Outlines Enforcement Partnerships (Part II of II)

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DOJ’s Cyber Digital Task Force’s report, “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” provides a comprehensive on the growing partnerships between DOJ and other offices within the executive branch....more

Fenwick & West LLP

DOJ Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework Highlights Risk for Those Engaged in Virtual Asset and Cryptocurrency Activity

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In case it was not already clear, the U.S. Department of Justice recently confirmed that ensuring the use of cryptocurrency “is safe, and does not imperil our public safety or our national security, is vitally important to...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds - A New Captain at the Helm: The CFTC’s 16-Month Regulatory and Enforcement Agenda Under Chairman...

Katten recently hosted the "CFTC Regulatory and Enforcement Agenda" webinar. Financial Markets and Funds partners Kevin Foley, Christian Kemnitz and Carl Kennedy, and special counsel Gary DeWaal, discussed the potential CFTC...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cross-Border Investigations Update - September 2019

This issue of Skadden’s semiannual Cross-Border Investigations Update takes a close look at recent cases, regulatory activity and other key developments, including a review of the first year of GDPR enforcement, analysis of...more

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