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October 03, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Cigna's Nicole S. Jones Will Be GC of Combined Company After Express Scripts Merger

Jones, currently executive vice president and general counsel at Cigna, has been in her role since June 2011. She is a veteran of in-house legal practice, having held positions at Johnson & Johnson, MCI and International Paper Co.

By MP McQueen

2 minute read

October 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Former FINRA Exec and Chief Counsel Susan Light Joins Katten in NY

Light's career at FINRA spanned 30 years, multiple economic cycles and a bevy of financial scandals.

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3 minute read

September 27, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Voya Financial Pays $1 Million to Settle SEC Charges for Deficient Cybersecurity

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the settlement announced Wednesday was the first connected with charges filed under the Safeguards Rule and the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule adopted by the SEC in 2013, which requires financial services companies to adopt policies and procedures to prevent data theft.

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5 minute read

September 25, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

New CLO at Cryptocurrency TrustToken on Hectic Regulatory Environment, Outside Counsel Needs

Alex C. Levine recently spoke to Corporate Counsel about his company, its regulatory challenges and what he looks for in outside counsel.

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7 minute read

September 25, 2018 | The Recorder

New CLO of TrustToken on the Hectic Cryptocurrency Regulatory Environment, Outside Counsel Needs

TrustToken's Alex C. Levine recently spoke about his company, its regulatory challenges and what he looks for in outside counsel.

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7 minute read

September 14, 2018 | New York Law Journal

State Criminal Tax Subpoenas Fell, Civil Tax Subpoenas Rose in the Last Decade

Criminal subpoenas issued by the state tax department declined in the last decade, an investigation by the New York Daily News showed, but the numbers also showed an increase in civil subpoenas. The shift may reflect a change in priorities or strategy at the department after a 2010 change in the state's tax whistleblower law, which was the first state law of its kind in the nation.

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3 minute read

September 11, 2018 | Legaltech News

Two Price-Stable Cryptocurrencies Approved by NY Regulator

Gemini Trust Co.'s price-stable cryptocurrency has been approved by New York regulators. Paxos Trust Co. also was approved to offer a 'stablecoin' pegged to the U.S. dollar, the Department of Financial Services announced.

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5 minute read

September 10, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Two Stable Cryptocurrencies Are Approved by NY Regulator

Gemini Trust Co.'s price-stable cryptocurrency has been approved by New York regulators. Paxos Trust Co. also was approved to offer a “stablecoin” pegged to the U.S. dollar, the Department of Financial Services announced.

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5 minute read

September 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Credit Agencies Operating in NY Must Register With Financial Services Dept. by Sept. 15

A new rule takes effect on Sept. 15 requiring credit-reporting agencies operating in New York state to register. The regulations were passed in reaction to the massive Equifax consumer data breach that occurred a year ago this month.

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4 minute read

September 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Far Out! This Skadden Partner Is Already Thinking About Mining Rights on the Moon

Six questions for Timothy G. Nelson, an arbitration and litigation partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom who represents clients in international disputes. Nelson discusses developing space law as companies and nations plan for a return to the moon, this time with hopes of settlement and mining.

By MP McQueen

8 minute read