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DOB Issues Long-Awaited Rules Outlining "Good Faith Efforts" Needed To Reduce Or Eliminate Penalties Under Local Law 97 - Local Law 97 is the centerpiece of New York City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions in its...more
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On Friday, November 13, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Agency”) followed up its February 2020 action against Wells Fargo & Co. (“Wells Fargo”) with actions against two senior officers—former...more
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Certain holders, directors, and commissioners who own shares in Indonesian public companies must adhere to the new reporting requirements or face penalties....more
Lord Justice Leveson approved Tesco Store Limited’s (“Tesco”) Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”) on 10 April 2017, making them the fourth company since November 2015 to enter into a DPA with the UK’s1 Serious Fraud Office...more
The SEC prevailed on two summary judgment motions. One centered on a manipulation action. The other was against an attorney who facilitated a prime bank fraud. The Commission also filed: An action against UBS tied to its...more
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Decision serves as a reminder that careful consideration should be given to provisions dealing with the consequences of breaches of restrictive covenants and other terms of commercial agreements....more