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Are you Thinking of Moving to Another Country - A Few Things to Consider

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Are you thinking of moving to another country? Over the past decade, a record number of U.S. citizens have decided to live and work abroad. There are many issues you may not have considered that will impact any decision to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

AIFMD II Comes into Force in April 2024

The final text of the amendments to the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)—known as “AIFMD II”—was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on March 26, 2024, and will enter into force on...more

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CFTC Year in Review: 23 Takeaways From 2023 and Predictions for 2024

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At an industry event in early 2023, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or the Commission) Chairman Rostin Behnam set out a comprehensive agenda to include nearly three dozen rulemaking proposals as well as “business...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Will your Due Diligence Program Meet the New DFS Requirement?

The final guidance, issued by DFS on January 22, 2024, requires “regular and rigorous” vetting of key personnel at banking organizations and non-depository institutions. It is clear, that DFS is focused on enhanced scrutiny...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Investment Management Update - November 2023

...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

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2024 Examination Priorities for Investment Advisers from SEC Division of Examinations

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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

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Recent Developments for Directors - October 2023 Edition

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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

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Significant New Private Fund Rules Adopted by SEC

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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

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Real Estate Syndications: Legal Considerations for Syndicators (and Investors)

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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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Adopts Expansive Private Fund Adviser Rules

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for May 2023

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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Significant Changes to the SBIR and STTR Programs

In the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Extension Act of 2022, Congress reauthorized these programs for another three years and added new requirements to reduce foreign...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference - May 24th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT

Get the support you need to properly manage key nonprofit compliance challenges - Nonprofit organizations often find themselves vulnerable to unique fraud and conflict of interest concerns. This one-day virtual conference...more

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[Event] Higher Education Compliance Conference - June 8th - 10th, Anaheim, CA

Hear about the latest in higher education compliance - Do you want to learn… - How to conduct a more effective Title IX investigation? - The impacts of compliance in diversity, equity, and inclusion? - How to...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference - November 5th, 9:20 am - 3:30 pm CST

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

Best Best & Krieger LLP

FPPC Regulation Clarifies Officials' Duty to Publicly Identify Financial Conflicts at Meetings

Regulation Revision Clarifies Duty Applies Despite “Partial Absences” - The Fair Political Practices Commission adopted amendments to its Regulation 18707 clarifying the duty and procedure for officials to follow to...more

Nossaman LLP

California’s April 1 Deadline to File Statements of Economic Interests Retroactively Extended to June 1, 2020

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2019 Annual Statements of Economic Interests are now due June 1, 2020, rather than April 1st, according to a unanimous decision of the California Fair Political Practices Commission at a special meeting held April 2nd....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Research Compliance Volume 17, Number 4. In This Month's E-News: April 2020

Report on Research Compliance 17, no. 4 (April 2020) The Food and Drug Administration has accused a University of Michigan physician and professor of conducting research for more than three years after his approval from the...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

DOE Signals Renewed Commitment to Enforcement of Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements

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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced that it is launching an investigation into the foreign gifts reporting practices of two higher education institutions. ...more

A&O Shearman

New York District Court Dismisses Securities Class Action Against Tax Services Provider Alleging Fraudulent Concealment Of CEO's...

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On January 17, 2017, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a putative class action asserting claims under Sections 10(b), 14(a), and 20(a) of the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hong Kong Regulatory Update - January 2020

This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx), and their advisers. In particular,...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

State Representative Enters Consent Agreement for $14K in Ethics Violations, But No Criminal Referral

Last week, the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission (“Commission”) entered into a public consent agreement to fine a sitting state representative $14,000 for violating state ethics law. The Commission’s final adjudication,...more

Lathrop GPM

Top 10 Tips for the Professional Fiduciary to Avoid Litigation

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Communication is Key. This may seem obvious, but good communication can go a long way in preventing a dispute. This includes timely responding to emails and voice messages...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

In Principle: 10 Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2018 – The World of Financial Regulation as the UK Prepares to Exit the...

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

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2017 Community Association Legislation

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The Florida Legislature has approved several bills affecting condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations. House Bill 1237 and Senate Bill 1520 only amend Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (the Condominium Act). Senate...more

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