Disclosure Requirements, Registration Requirement, Enforcement Actions

Franchise Enforcement Trends: Are States Cracking Down on Non-Compliance?

Fox Rothschild LLP on 5/19/2025

If you think franchise compliance is just a box to check, think again. As part of my presentation on Annual Developments in Franchise Law at the most recent ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting, I did a deep dive into...more

[Event] 5th National Forum on FARA - December 1st, National Harbor, MD

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 11/15/2023

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 5th National Forum on FARA returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will feature the most complex, high stakes FARA issues at the forefront. This event is...more

First-of-Its-Kind Settlement Brings Clarity for Players in Retail Crypto Market

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog on 2/24/2022

On February 14, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had entered into a settlement with BlockFi Lending LLC, a subsidiary of BlockFi Inc., (collectively BlockFi) over first-of-its-kind charges that...more

DOJ Unveils FARA Advisory Opinions

Holland & Knight LLP on 7/3/2018

• A September 2016 audit report by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General recommended more transparency regarding compliance and enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). • To...more

Texas Enforcement Sweep Finds Widespread Fraud in Cryptocurrency Offerings

Jones Day on 5/15/2018

The surge in cryptocurrency activity has led to an increase in attention from enforcement authorities at both the state and national levels. The Texas State Securities Board launched an investigation into cryptocurrency...more

SEC Cracks Down on "Initial Coin Offerings"

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 3/13/2018

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a public statement clarifying that cryptocurrencies may indeed be subject to federal securities laws, and warns investors and market participants alike of the...more

SEC Enforcement Against Private Equity Firms - A Focus on Disclosure, Fees, and Conflicts of Interest

King & Spalding on 9/1/2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced two settled enforcement actions against private equity fund advisers last week involving certain fee practices and potential conflicts of interest. Consistent with its...more

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