The FTC recently concluded that many noncompete agreements between employers and employees violate federal antitrust law. These actions represent a rejection of the centuries-old principle that noncompete provisions are...more
Users of ephemeral messaging applications may intend that their messages be—as the word “ephemeral” suggests—short lived, but the real-world consequences and legal ramifications from improper use of such apps can be anything...more
10/7/2022
/ Books & Records ,
Broker-Dealer ,
CFTC ,
Compliance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Electronic Communications ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Investment Adviser ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Snapchat ,
WhatsApp
We knew there would be plenty to write about each month, and so we start with a mention of the White House’s Framework for Responsible Development of Digital Assets, issued on September 16, 2022....more
10/4/2022
/ CFTC ,
CID ,
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FinTech ,
OCC ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
SAR ,
SDN List ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Unregistered Securities