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Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for May 2025

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 6/25/2025

On May 14, 2025, Deputy Enforcement Director Antonia Apps told those gathered at an anti‑money laundering conference in Washington, D.C. to expect a more measured approach from SEC Enforcement. That may include, she...more

U.S. Supreme Court Provisionally Reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act

Amundsen Davis LLC on 1/24/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order on January 23, 2025, which provisionally reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) while a legal challenge to it continues. This brief order, which stayed an injunction against the...more

But Wait, There’s More: Significant Amendments to Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 12/3/2024

On November 30, 2024, draft amendments to the regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the PCMLTFA) were released. These proposed amendments to the regulations would be...more

Using A Service To File A Beneficial Ownership Information Report? Be Sure To Read The Small Print

Allen Matkins on 11/22/2024

It cannot be gainsaid that the Corporate Transparency Act has been a major headache for millions of business entities. The CTA is part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal...more

Federal District Court Ruling: The CTA is Unconstitutional

Ballard Spahr LLP on 3/4/2024

On March 1, Judge Liles C. Burke of the Northern District of Alabama issued a Memorandum Opinion (“Opinion”) and Final Judgment, finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is unconstitutional....more

A View from Abroad: Unpacking DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Policy, Part II

White & Case LLP on 12/4/2023

On October 4, 2023, United States Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced a new Department of Justice (DOJ) Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor policy that encourages companies to self-disclose criminal misconduct...more

SEC Lists Crypto and Information Security Among its 2024 Examination Priorities

White & Case LLP on 11/7/2023

On October 16, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Division of Examinations ("Examination Division") announced its 2024 Examination Priorities. Registrants should ensure that policies, procedures, and...more

The SEC Publishes 2024 Examination Priorities Ahead of Schedule, Previewing Key Areas of Focus for Registered Entities

K&L Gates LLP on 11/3/2023

On 16 October 2023, the Division of Examinations (Division) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its examination priorities for the 2024 fiscal year (the Report). The Division released this Report...more

Top 5 SEC Developments for July 2023

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 8/15/2023

In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This...more

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for June 2023

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/28/2023

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Federal Court Holds Financial Institution Liable for Business Email Compromise Loss

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 2/27/2023

While ransomware attacks usually grab the headlines, business email compromise (BEC) attacks continue to cause massive financial losses for businesses. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), reported BEC losses in...more

Corporate Governance: 2022 Year-End Review

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on 1/4/2023

Since Kramer Levin issued its Corporate Governance: 2022 Midyear Review, a wave of enforcement actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the continued importance...more

Buying a UK Crypto Business: The New Regulatory Hurdles

Goodwin on 9/21/2022

The advance of the regulation of crypto-assets and crypto-related service providers has been piecemeal in the U.K. The latest round of changes took place in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (MLR) on 1 September...more

Metaverse in China: Beware of these Potential Legal Issues

Goodwin on 5/12/2022

The metaverse is still in its nascent stages, and the Chinese government is already increasingly focused on its development and regulation. At the March 2022 “Two Sessions” (两会), a term given to the back-to-back annual...more

Analyze This: The NYDFS Sets Clear Crypto Transaction Monitoring Expectations

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/5/2022

The past year has seen a flurry of crypto-related activities by the federal financial regulators, including the issuance of reports, guidance, joint statements, and interpretive letters....more

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for November 2021

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 12/22/2021

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and case developments from the past month,...more

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2021

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/19/2021

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and case developments from the past month,...more

Blockchain Week in Review - December 2018

Perkins Coie on 12/13/2018

U.S. Developments - SEC Remarks on International Virtual Currency Enforcement - On December 5, 2018, Steven Peikin, Co-Director of the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), gave a...more

European White Collar Crime Report: Views on the key developments across Europe

A&O Shearman on 7/14/2017

Europe at a glance - Across Europe, law makers are steadily expanding the circumstances in which companies can be found liable (whether criminally or otherwise) for the criminal conduct of their employees and other...more

Cantor Gaming Forced to Pony up Millions for AML Violations: What Lessons Can Be Learned from FinCEN’s Latest Enforcement Action...

Blank Rome LLP on 10/12/2016

Action Item: Licensed gaming and other entities required to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act should be aware of this recent FinCEN enforcement action, and they must ensure that their compliance programs address the lessons...more

Key Takeaways: Government Enforcement Investigations – Trends and Perspectives from the UK, US and China

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 10/3/2016

On September 20, 2016, Skadden presented a seminar titled “Government Enforcement Investigations – Trends and Perspectives from the UK, US and China” in London. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Director of Enforcement...more

Virtual Currencies: International Actions and Regulations

Perkins Coie on 10/5/2015

This chart is provided by Perkins Coie LLP’s Decentralized Virtual Currency industry practice group for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does...more

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