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Last week, the SEC staff published new detailed guidance on its views of when a digital asset may be considered a security, in the form of two documents: a guidance “framework” issue...
Today, the Federal Reserve issued and invited comments on a proposal to amend and restate their 165(d) Rule, which implements the resolution planning requirements of Section 165(d) of the...
On April 8, 2019, the U.S. State Department announced its intent to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (“IRGC”) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (“FTO”) under...
Following the recent action to modernize and simplify public company disclosure, the SEC issued guidance on the new rules and procedures for filing redacted material contracts. Companies ...
Cannabis banking legislation reached a new milestone last week. Following a markup session, the House Financial Services Committee on March 28 approved an amended SAFE Banking Act in a 45...
Rules and Regulations
SEC Staff Grants No-Action Relief, Increasing Flexibility for Certain In-Person Director Voting Requirements
SEC Modifies Timing for Filing Non-Public Form N-POR...
Rules and Regulations
SEC Seeks Public Comment on Issues Posed by Non-DVP Settlement and Digital Assets under the Custody Rule
Litigation
SEC Settles Enforcement Action Against Investm...
On March 20, the SEC adopted rules pursuant to the FAST Act to modernize and simplify disclosure for public companies. This is an incremental yet welcome step in furtherance of the SEC’...
In a suit against Volkswagen filed last week, the SEC alleges that the company committed fraud in connection with offerings of its corporate and collateralized debt. This latest U.S. enfo...
Earlier this month, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and Division of Trading and Markets Director Brett Redfearn engaged in a public dialogue on equity market structure issues. In addition to re...