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

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Jul
5
2013
 Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Suits Brought by Madoff Trustee Against Banks Accused of Aiding Madoff Fraud Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2023
 State Comprehensive Privacy Laws – Beaver State Makes a Dozen Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2013
 Delaware Chancery Court Finds Merger "Entirely Fair" to Common Stockholders Despite the Merger Leaving Common Stockholders With No Consideration for Their Shares Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2019
 SEC To Focus on Cybersecurity in 2019 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
30
2019
 SEC Issues First No Action Letter on Crypto Tokens Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
5
2019
 Delaware Chancery Court Provides Useful Guidance for Protecting Pre-Merger Privileges in Post-Closing Litigation Between Buyers and Sellers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2014
 Current Trends and Risks in the Private Equity Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2014
 U.S. Supreme Court Decision Gives More Latitude to Defeat Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuits Prior to Class Certification Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2020
 Second Circuit Holds That Investors Who Delegate Discretionary Authority to Investment Advisors are not Members of a “Group” for Purposes of Section 16(b) Liability Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2020
 SEC and DOJ Adopt Memorandum of Understanding to Formalize Interagency Cooperation in the Securities Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
3
2015
 S.E.C. Adopts Final Rules Amending Regulation A Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
3
2020
 CFTC’s Enforcement Division Announces Record-Breaking 2020 and Outlines Priorities for 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
26
2015
 Delaware Chancery Court Holds that Creditor Plaintiffs in Derivative Suits May Satisfy Standing Requirement by Showing Corporation’s Insolvency at Time of Suit, Regardless of Later Solvency Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
20
2021
 SEC Approves Nasdaq Diversity Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
13
2015
 SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Failure to Disclose Acceleration of Monitoring Fees and Discounts on Legal Fees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2015
 SEC Issues a Risk Alert on the Current State of Outside Compliance Consultants Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
24
2015
 Forward to The Past: NYSE Returns to Regulation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
28
2022
 Recent SEC Proposed Rulemaking Could Impact Blockchain Trading Platforms Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2022
 SEC Proposes Amendments to Schedule 13 Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
19
2010
 Ninth Circuit Holds That Scienter May Be Established Through An Objective Evaluation Of A Defendant's Deliberate Recklessness Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
13
2010
 California Court Of Appeal Holds That Shareholders Have Standing To Pursue Derivative Actions After Dissolution Of A Corporation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
3
2010
 Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Law Regarding Standing of Plaintiff-Shareholders to Bring a Post-Merger Double Derivative Action Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
29
2011
 A MATRIXX Revolution, Part II: Supreme Court affirms Ninth Circuit's holding that Life Science Companies Cannot Rely On a Statistical Significance Standard When Deciding Whether Adverse Event Reports are Material for the Purpose of Securities Disclosures Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
27
2011
 California Court of Appeal Refuses to Permit an Action for Rescission of a Strategic Transaction, Holding That a Board Has No Duty Under California Law to Include a "Fiduciary Out" Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
3
2011
 How to Turn a Bankruptcy Reorganization Into an Insider Trading Charge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2012
 Public Company Control Alert: NYSE Acts to Further Limit Broker Votes on Specified Corporate Governance Proposals Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
26
2017
 SEC Declares That Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) May Be Securities; Finds DAO a Security Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
3
2013
 Ninth Circuit Applies Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act to Affirm Dismissal of Section 17200 Class Action Involving Variable Life Insurance Policies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
16
2013
 Higher Filing Thresholds for Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 Premerger Notifications Effective February 11, 2013 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
17
2018
 Second Circuit Limits Reach of SLUSA Preclusion in State Law Variable Annuity Class Action Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2013
 Second Circuit Reverses Class Certification Order, Holding That a Clearing Broker's Alleged Knowledge of Fraud Against Shareholders, Absence Direct Involvement, Is Insufficient to Create a Duty of Disclosure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
13
2023
 Ninth Circuit Enforces Delaware Forum Selection Clause to Affirm Dismissal of Derivative Claim for Alleged Violation of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
11
2013
 SEC to Return Escrowed EB-5 Investment Funds to Immigrant Investors of Intercontinental Regional Center Trust of Chicago Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2018
 SEC Expands the Definition of “Smaller Reporting Company” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
1
2013
 California State Senate Passes Measure Providing Partial Relief From Cutler Decision (re: Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
22
2018
 SEC Issues $1 Million Identity Theft Rule Fine Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2013
 Still Standing: U.S. Court Upholds Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Conflicts Minerals Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2013
 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the News: Big Scoops, Real Fallout Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
12
2019
 Second Circuit Holds That Issuer’s Alleged Statements Concerning Its Regulatory Compliance Efforts Do Not Constitute Material Misstatements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
4
2014
 Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Short-Swing Profit Claim Against Goldman Sachs Arising from Six-Month Call Options Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
3
2020
 Coronavirus and Guidance on SEC Disclosures Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
22
2014
 Cyber-Breach & NISPOM Conforming Change 2 – It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
14
2020
 COVID-19 Enforcement Trends: March - August 2020 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2020
 SEC Adopts Rule Amendments Aimed at Expanding Access to Capital Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
26
2015
 Second Circuit Narrows Scope of SLUSA Preclusion - Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
24
2015
 Ninth Circuit Severely Limits “Rogue Employee” Exception for Corporations in Securities Fraud Cases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
7
2022
 Illinois Supreme Court Rules BIPA Claims Are Not Preempted by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
26
2016
 REGULATORS, QUANT UP! New Rules from FINRA, SEC and CFTC Target Automated Algorithmic Trading Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2016
 SEC Prevails in Regulation A+ Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
8
2010
 Arizona Federal District Court Holds That Securities & Exchange Commission Need Not Allege Wrongdoing On The Part Of CEO When Pursuing Reimbursement Under Section 304 Of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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