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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently highlighted its continued focus on artificial-intelligence-related misconduct as a key enforcement priority. Speaking on a series of panels at the Securities...more
On April 9, the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission announced parallel cases against the founder and former CEO of an artificial intelligence startup for allegedly misleading investors about his...more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a criminal indictment and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a civil complaint against the founder and former CEO of an e-commerce technology startup. DOJ and...more
On April 9, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Alberto Saniger Mantinan, the founder and CEO of Nate, Inc. The SEC...more
In Hollywood, the sequel (or, even more so, the third installment) is rarely as good as the original movie. In the world of enforcement, the same rings true....more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) will meet March 6, 2025. During this meeting, the Committee will present its recommendations to the SEC concerning traceability...more
Is “-washing” the securities fraud equivalent of “-gate” for political scandals? First we had greenwashing, then diversity-washing, and now we have AI-washing—a topic that, as discussed in the SideBar below, SEC officials...more
We are pleased to announce the launch of MoFo’s new quarterly newsletter highlighting the most important developments in federal securities and Delaware corporate litigation. In this first edition, we provide a rundown of the...more
The year 2024 remained a busy one for state attorneys general (State AGs) and 2025 promises to be even busier. To assist in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and defense lawyers navigate the 2025 State AG enforcement...more
The SEC kicked off its fiscal year by bringing enforcement actions focused on AI and cyber disclosures. As discussed in more detail below: •These actions again show SEC Enforcement prioritizing “hot button” issues like AI...more
Earlier this month, the SEC brought accounting fraud charges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the CEO, CFO, and Audit Committee Chair of Kubient, a company that purported to use AI...more
On August 1, the Chair of the SEC, Gary Gensler, addressed the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing emphasized the agency’s commitment to combating deceptive, fraudulent and anticompetitive practices. The Chair...more
On June 11, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) charged Illit Raz, the former CEO and founder of the since-shut-down artificial intelligence recruiting startup Joonko Diversity Inc....more
The SEC recently charged Ilit Raz, the CEO of Joonko Diversity Inc., a failed recruitment startup, with "AI washing" based on allegedly false claims that her company had developed an “automatic recruiting solution” to help...more
Fintech and Crypto Firms Announce New Cryptocurrency Products - According to recent reports, a major U.S. fintech firm will begin letting its users accept payments in USDC. ...more
Several recent lawsuits, and comments by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), underscore the increasing litigation and regulatory scrutiny concerning the use of artificial...more
Last year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed ambitious rules relating to artificial intelligence (AI) that have drawn significant commentary and criticism. While it is unlikely that any changes in the...more
Regulators Hit Jackpot: Off-Channel Communications - Several years before announcing the first “off-channel” communications enforcement action, the SEC and FINRA cautioned broker-dealers and investment advisers about...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released for comment a draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2022 to 2026. In the accompanying message from Chair Gary Gensler, the Chair notes that the strategic plan focuses...more
FCC Seeks Public Comment on the Current and Future Regulation of the “Internet of Things” - The FCC is requesting public comment in a proceeding that will help determine the scope and nature of regulation of the “Internet of...more