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ESMA announces intention to publish guidance on algorithmic pre-trade controls under MiFID II

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a press release sharing its view that the pre-trade controls that investment firms have implemented warrant further convergence. The EU Markets in Financial...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

SEC Settlement against Auditing Firm Serves as Reminder of Important Independence Rules

On February 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced that it settled an administrative proceeding against Lordstown Motors Corps’ former auditor, Clark Schaefer Hackett and Co. (CSH)—the same day that...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Hybrid Event] Navigating the SEC: A 2023 Look Back and Look Forward - August 31st, Houston, TX

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Sarah Morgan, M&A and Capital Markets partner, and Rebecca Fike, Securities Litigation and Government Investigations partner will give a look back at the first half of 2023 through SEC Enforcement actions, public speeches,...more

Bowditch & Dewey

[Webinar] Full Disclosure – Tips, Tricks and Traps for the Unwary in Navigating Public Finance Disclosure Obligations: Part I –...

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Given the increasing SEC scrutiny on disclosure practices in municipal finance, governmental issuers and conduit borrowers [e.g., 501(c)(3) corporations] are taking a fresh look at their disclosure policies and procedures,...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Hybrid Event] Navigating Inside the SEC - July 20th, Dallas, TX

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After spending 10 years in the Division of Enforcement at the Fort Worth Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Rebecca Fike gained a rare view into what many describe as one of the government’s most...more

Venable LLP

[Webinar] Your Legal Guide to NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3 - June 14th - 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, and Web3 bring with them a host of new legal challenges in such areas as IP, securities law, tax, and advertising. As NFTs revolutionize the digital landscape and global economy, it...more

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OCC Seeks Feedback on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management

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In this Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking feedback on principles for climate-related financial risk management for large banks; the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is seeking...more

Smith Anderson

[Webinar] Public Companies Update - January 11th, 9:30 am - 10:30 am ET

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Please join us for a Public Companies Update. During this webinar, we will equip you for the 2022 Form 10-K and proxy season through an interactive discussion of key updates to securities laws and regulations, corporate...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

[Webinar] Two-Part Webinar Series - Raising Capital & Staying Compliant: It’s Not Easy Being Green - November 18th, 2:00 pm - 2:30...

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Got a great opportunity but need more funding? Want to raise money for your new startup in a compliant way? Compliance with federal and state laws are a crucial part of business transactions, including mergers and...more

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Virtual Shareholder Meetings on the Rise Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Stock exchange-listed public companies in the United States are required to hold annual shareholder meetings, which are traditionally held in person. Virtual annual shareholder meetings — where shareholders participate...more

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SEC Proposes to Amend Advertising and Client Solicitation Rules

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In November 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission released proposed amendments to Rule 206(4)-1 (Advertising Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act). The Advertising Rule was first adopted in...more

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Minimizing Liability Under the SEC’s Reg-BI

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Litigation Risks Posed by the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest - Pete Tepley and Meredith Lees highlight litigation risks posed by the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg-BI), litigation risks that may arise from Reg-BI’s...more

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UK Law Commission Calls for Evidence on Operation of the System for Intermediated Securities

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The UK Law Commission has published a Call for Evidence on the system for intermediated securities. The Call for Evidence will inform the Commission's scoping study to assess the current state of the law and issues arising...more

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