Securities & SEC

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Securities Exchange Commission

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The National Law Review covers news and updates coming out of the SEC, including information about updates on the US SEC EDGAR system and related requirements, rules designed to limit and enforce rules against Insider Trading and Anti-Money Laundering settlements. Additionally, analysis of the SEC Division of Investment Management leadership and proposed rulemakings. 

CFTC & FINRA

Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) topics are discussed as they unfold on the NLR. Readers can learn about the latest cybersecurity regulations for companies engaging in bitcoin transactions, and how businesses can accept cryptocurrencies as valid, legal-tender. They can read about how M&A transactions are affected by tax-legislation, new legislation and regulations related to insider-trading, learn about ‘no-poach’ agreements, to securities fraud with the news covered online.  Additionally, the National Law Review covers information related to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including rule changes related to the organization and updates on FINRA enforcement priorities.

Securities around the World

The European Securities and Markets Authorities (ESMA) and Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) news and information, is also prominently covered on The National Law Review. So, foreign investors, US-based businesses, tax implications, and other topics which revolve around the international-realm, and securities, can be found on NLR.

Visitors will find both national and international news and cases surrounding the SEC, securities regulation commissions, and international-Securities markets. Whether readers are interested in learning about new legislation, upcoming changes to Visa programs or possible tax concerns with their foreign investments, The National Law Review has up to date news, and cases, which will cover these, and any other topics of interest in the securities market.

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Aug
24
2018
 Court Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Regulated By The CFTC As Commodities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2023
 Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting Requirements; Preparing Your Company and Other Related Considerations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2013
 Affiliating with a Broker-Dealer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
29
2013
 China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Became Sole Regulator of Private Equity (PE) Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
10
2013
 Still Standing: U.S. Court Upholds SEC Conflicts Minerals Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2019
 Expansion of Regulation A to Reporting Companies: Increased Alternatives Now Available to Public Companies Seeking to Raise Capital or for Mergers and Acquisitions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
3
2023
 Second Circuit Reins in SEC Disgorgement Powers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
25
2014
 U.S. Securities & Exchange Commision (SEC) Brings Charges Against SEC Registered Investment Adviser for Improperly Allocating Expenses and Other Violations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2024
 Treasury Announces Renewed Push for Investment Adviser AML Rules Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
4
2014
 Second Circuit Defines “Customer” for Mandatory FINRA Arbitration Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
14
2020
 SEC Co-Director of Enforcement Outlines Division’s Response to COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
9
2020
 DOJ Updates Corporate Compliance Guidance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2014
 Staying Above The Political Fray – The RIA (Registered Investment Adviser) Political Contribution Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2020
 DC Circuit Repudiates SEC Program for Testing Exchange Fee Structures Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2015
 SEC Releases 2015 Examination Priorities --Securities and Exchange Commission Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
27
2015
 SEC Co-Chief of Division of Enforcement’s Asset Management Unit Identifies 2015 Exam Priorities for Hedge and Private Equity Funds Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
5
2021
 UPDATED: The Reauthorization and Revival of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
4
2015
 Finally! SEC Proposes New Pay for Performance Disclosure Regulations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
25
2022
 Higher Filing Thresholds for HSR Act Premerger Notifications and Interlocking Directorates Announced Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2022
 California Court of Appeal Addresses Derivative Standing and Failure of Oversight Claims Under Delaware Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2016
 U.S. Targets Private Equity Funds for FCPA Scrutiny Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2016
 SEC Proposes Amendments to Update and Simplify Disclosure Requirements as Part of Overall Disclosure Effectiveness Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
14
2010
 Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Securities Fraud Complaint, But Rejects Reform Act Safe Harbor Defense Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2010
 President Obama Signs Dodd-Frank Act Into Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
31
2010
 SEC Fee Rate Adjustment for Section 6(b), Section (13e) and Section 14(g) to Be Effective December 27, 2010 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
24
2012
 Spotlight on Pay For Performance Intensifies as ISS Releases New Evaluation Methodology for 2012 Proxy Season Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
7
2022
 Federal Court Rules LBRY Offered Security and Rejects Arguments SEC Did Not Provide Fair Notice Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
3
2018
 Delaware Supreme Court Imposes New Limits on Stockholder Ratification Defense In Connection With Equity Incentive Plans Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
19
2013
 Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Securities Fraud Claims Relating to Allegedly Misleading Press Release Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
19
2023
 Supreme Court Holds That Respondents in Agency Enforcement Actions May Raise Constitutional Challenges Outside of Administrative Proceedings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
19
2018
 New Law Requires SEC to Expand Regulation A+ To Exchange Act Reporting Companies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2013
 What the SEC’s Elimination of the Prohibition on General Solicitation for Rule 506 Offerings Means to the EB-5 Community Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2013
 Second Circuit Rejects the Application of American Pipe's Tolling Rule and Rule 15(c)'s "Relation Back" Doctrine to the Three-Year Statute of Repose for Section 11 and 12(a) Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2023
 State Comprehensive Privacy Laws – Beaver State Makes a Dozen Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
28
2013
 Delaware General Corporation Law Amended to Speed Up the Consummation of Two-Step Merger Transactions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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