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SEC Engages in “Targeted, Common-Sense” Reorganization

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It has been reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently reduced head count by an estimated 12% due to the Trump administration’s effort to rapidly downsize the federal government. Particularly hard-hit...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

SEC Enforcement in the First Quarter of the New Administration

The new presidential administration began on January 20, 2025, and change came quickly to many federal agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Inauguration Day, Paul S. Atkins was nominated...more

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SEC Reportedly Announces Major Reorganization of Enforcement and Exams Divisions

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly announced internally a major reorganization of its enforcement and exams divisions. This restructuring, effective April 9, 2025, was detailed in a staff memo...more

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No Soup for You - SEC Commissioners Revoke Authority of Director of Enforcement to Launch Investigations

In a famous Seinfeld episode, a master soup maker had strict rules for ordering his delicious confections.  A violation of his rules, resulted in “No soup for you!”...more

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SEC Staff Clarifies That Meme Coins Are Not Securities

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The Staff stated that most meme coins are not subject to federal securities laws or SEC fraud enforcement; who will oversee meme coins remains an open question. On February 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange...more

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SEC Pumps Fun

While we anticipated a relaxed US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the new administration, even the biggest proponents of a lax SEC did not expect a “meme coin” blessing within weeks of a new SEC chair being...more

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Trump Pauses FCPA Enforcement: Implications for Corporate Compliance Strategies

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On February 10, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order and accompanying fact sheet directing U.S. Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi to pause the initiation of new investigations and enforcement actions, and to...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Pausing Enforcement of FCPA: A Sea Change Moment for DOJ and SEC

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14209, titled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security,” with the stated purpose of eliminating...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

CryptoLink - January 2025 Updates

Both the CFTC and SEC have new Acting Chairs, who are known to be crypto advocates, with Mark Uyeda being appointed Acting Chair of the SEC, taking over from Gary Gensler, while Caroline D. Pham has assumed the role of Acting...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - February 2025

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

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Under the new Administration, will Enforcement have a lighter touch?

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Reuters is reporting exclusively that, according to its sources, under the new Administration, some Enforcement staff at the SEC “have been told they need to seek permission from the politically appointed leadership before...more

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SEC Reportedly Requiring Enforcement Staff to Seek Commission Approval for Formal Orders of Investigation

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On February 2, media outlets reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) has told SEC Enforcement attorneys that they need the approval of the agency’s commissioners for all formal orders of...more

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Piecing Alpine Together

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Is FINRA constitutional? According to the D.C. Circuit’s November 2024 opinion in Alpine Securities Corp. v. FINRA, FINRA proceedings may be unconstitutional in one narrow set of circumstances. ...more

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SEC Crypto 2.0

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Just how crypto-friendly will the new administration be? Apparently, plenty. Today, SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda announced the launch of a task force dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework...more

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NFT Legal Issues

This year, the SEC has ramped up its enforcement efforts against digital asset marketplaces for selling non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) (and other digital assets) the agency alleges are securities. In response, some potential...more

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[Podcast] 2024 Crypto Year in Review

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Join Josh and Frank on this special year-end episode of CryptoCounsel as they take a look back at the most significant developments in crypto law and regulation in 2024. From Bitcoin's incredible surge past $100,000 to the...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] FinTech University: The Major Questions Doctrine: A Challenge to the SEC’s Authority - November 19th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

As part of the FinTech University series, join Nelson Mullins attorneys Richard Levin, Daniel Newman, and Bobby Wenner for an in-depth webinar exploring the evolving role of the Major Questions Doctrine (MQD) and its...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024 #2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

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Right To Know - September 2024, Vol. 21

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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

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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – August 2024

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Selected U.S. Privacy and Cyber Updates - New York AG Seeks Comments on Rulemaking for Minors’ Online Protection Laws - On August 1, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued two advanced notices of proposed...more

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Regulatory Roundup for July 2024

SEC Loses in ALJ Case, DOL’s Latest Fiduciary Rule Put on Hold, and SEC Reconsiders AI and Custody Rule Proposals - Welcome to our July Regulatory Roundup, where we provide a quick look at the latest regulatory developments....more

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Assessing the Landscape: One Year into the SEC’s Litigation Against Major U.S. Digital Asset Exchanges

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The SEC’s litigation against the largest digital asset exchanges in America has been unfolding for over a year, beginning with the agency suing various Binance entities in June 2023, followed by actions against Coinbase...more

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Federal Agencies Have Placed a Heightened Priority on Whistleblowers and Speedy Cooperation

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As new areas of the law emerge, driven in part by technology and the free flow of information, federal agencies are becoming more aggressive with a tried and true carrot-and-stick approach to law and regulatory enforcement. ...more

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Amicus Briefs Filed, Challenging SEC's "Regulation By Enforcement" Approach

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Gray Reed has recently filed two significant amicus briefs challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial “regulation by enforcement” approach, particularly in emerging technology sectors....more

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SEC Settlement Suggests the Agency’s Attempt to Regulate Cybersecurity Controls

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Does the R.R. Donnelley settlement mean heightened Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) involvement in regulating public companies’ cybersecurity policies and practices? Our Securities Litigation, Privacy, Cyber & Data...more

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