Securities & SEC

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Securities Exchange Commission

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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

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Aug
28
2010
 SEC Adopts Mandatory Proxy Access Rule for Shareholder Director Nominations -- Applicable for 2011 Proxy Season Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
29
2011
 California Court Of Appeal Holds That Privity Of Contract Is Necessary To Maintain An Action For Rescission Under California Corporations Code Sections 25504 And 25504.1 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2011
 United States Supreme Court Holds that the "Maker" of a Statement for Rule 10b-5 Purposes is the Person or Entity with Ultimate Authority Over the Statement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
8
2011
 Delaware Supreme Court Holds That Insider Trading Claims Alleging Misuse of Confidential Corporate Information Need Not Show Injury To the Corporation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2011
 Second Circuit Holds That the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Bars All RICO Claims Based Upon Alleged Acts of Securities Fraud Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2011
 SEC Announces Slight Decrease in Fee Rates for Section 6(b), Section 13(e) and Section 14(g) in Fiscal Year 2012 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
7
2022
 May 2022 Crypto Enforcement Actions and Regulatory Guidance Roundup Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
7
2012
 SEC Toughens Listing Requirements for Reverse Merger Companies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2022
 China Securities Regulatory Commission issued Proposed Provisions Related to Offshore Listing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2022
 Payday Lender Ordered to Pay $39 Million in Misappropriated Funds Suit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
13
2017
 When Does Software Become Securities? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
18
2013
 Between Mortar and Pestle: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Pressure Grinds Auditors Against People's Republic of China (PRC) State Interests Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2013
 Second Circuit Rules That Putative Auction Rate Securities Class Action Complaints Failed to Adequately Plead Antitrust Conspiracy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2023
 SEC’s Proposed Conflicts of Interest Rule May Impede Hedging Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
24
2018
 Court Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Regulated By The CFTC As Commodities 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
Jul
20
2023
 FTC Reaches Settlement with Crypto Platform 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
Aug
14
2019
 Commercial Division Justices Provide Dueling Approaches to Discovery Stays in State Court Securities Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
20
2014
 Delaware Court of Chancery Applies Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing to Prohibit An Acquiring Entity From Diverting Revenues to Depress Payouts Under a Contingent Purchase Price Provision Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
1
2014
 Texas District Court Cites Recent “Evolution” of Rule 23 Standards to Deny Class Certification Motion in Securities Action Based Upon Allegedly Misleading Registration Statement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
31
2019
 Spoofing Enforcement Intensifies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
19
2024
 For Limited Use Only: Guidance on National Security Delay Determinations under the SEC Cyber Reporting Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
19
2024
 SEC Cracks Down on Over-Hyped AI Claims – Director Says This is Just the Beginning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2024
 Supreme Court Holds “Pure Omissions” Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
21
2020
 Exchange Relief: NYSE Provides Partial Waiver for Shareholder Approval of PIPE Transactions; Nasdaq Provides Relief Regarding Continued Listing Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
5
2014
 Recent SEC Enforcement Actions Highlight Importance of Robust Insider Trading Compliance Policies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
11
2014
 Second Circuit Limits “Tippee” Insider Trading Liability 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
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