The rise of crypto assets and decentralized finance has challenged traditional regulatory frameworks, particularly in the area of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT")....more
The first compliance deadline set out in the European Union (EU)’s Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, or the EU AI Act, took effect on February 2, 2025. ...more
Companies will soon need to address human rights in their compliance programs in light of the new global human rights sanctions regime, adopted by the European Union on Dec. 7, 2020. ...more
Investment Advisers - ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REVIEWS - All investment advisers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or at the state level are required to review their compliance policies and procedures...more
Earlier this month, France, Germany and the UK triggered the dispute process under the Iran nuclear deal, saying they had been "left with no choice" after Iran decided to further reduce compliance with the agreement. The...more
Challenge of the guidelines of the European Banking Authority and notice of compliance by the Prudential Supervisory and Resolution Authority (ACPR) In its notice of September 8, 2017, the ACPR stated that it complies with...more
On 6 November we held a breakfast seminar focusing on the most important sanctions issues affecting the City and how to manage compliance with different financial sanctions regimes effectively. ...more
As we sip champagne reflecting on the first anniversary of the effective date of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we consider the obligations that employers should bear in mind....more
When the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became effective on May 25, 2018, many US-based hospitals struggled to determine whether they were subject to the GDPR and, if so, what they must do to...more
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (commonly known as GDPR) has broad implications that reach even local public agencies in the United States. GDPR, which took effect May 25, is a sweeping global privacy...more
How does a company transfer data from the European Union (EU) to the US under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which went live on May 25, 2018? I recently had the opportunity to visit Jonathan Armstrong, partner...more
Worldwide, companies are scrambling to meet the May 25th deadline to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For companies with physical operations in an EU member state, this deadline is...more
It is safe to say that there has been much fear and confusion over the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Rule, or GDPR. ...more
Data protection law is undergoing radical change that is impacting employers and trustees of pension schemes and all service providers to them. With effect from 25 May 2018 the European General Data Protection Regulation...more