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5th Circuit Declares SEC's Quasi-Judicial Process Unconstitutional

"Jarskey v. SEC" could impact the Department of Justice, which handles cases for the government in federal district court, and could seriously inhibit affected agencies' ability to pursue civil money penalties.
7 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Fifth Circuit Deems SEC In-House Judges Unconstitutional + Kaplan Hecker Partner Lands DOJ Role + MoFo Snags White-Collar Leader

A ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has raised pressing questions about the future of SEC enforcement proceedings.
9 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Seitz: 'Context' of FDA Ratings Key in Medical Device Company's Derivative Case

The complaint, defense counsel argued, failed to show directors exhibited the state of mind needed for shareholders to proceed with their breach of fiduciary duty and related insider trading claims.
4 minute read

International Edition

Can Law Firms Keep Up With Crypto?

Digital currencies and blockchain technology offer large law firms plenty of possibilities, but many in the UK are struggling to meet client demand either due to a lack of lawyers or a fear of the unregulated nature of the sector.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

With Expected SEC Rule Vote on ESG, Lawyers Eye Public Comment Period to Weigh In

The SEC is in the rule proposal stage, so it will be critically important for each asset manager to understand the rules as proposed and how they would limit or constrain their current use of ESG in their investment process.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Steptoe Brings in Senior SEC Blockchain and Crypto Attorney

Coy Garrison has joined Steptoe as a partner in the firm's blockchain and cryptocurrency, and financial services practices, in its Washington, D.C., office.
2 minute read

International Edition

SRA Targets Tougher Penalties in Sexual Misconduct Cases

The U.K. legal regulator is also pushing ahead with plans to hike its fines.
2 minute read

International Edition

Former Volkswagen Financial Services GC Fined By SRA

The UK lawyer received the maximum financial penalty internally available to the SRA.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Inside India's New 6 Hour Cybersecurity Incident Notification Requirement

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) now requires a notification 6 hours after a cybersecurity incident for most types of incidents. Here's what entities who do business in India or work with Indian service providers need to know.
6 minute read

International Edition

Davis Polk Asia Head Withdraws from Speaking at Hong Kong Event Promoting China's National Security Law

The lawyer had faced a backlash after announcing his involvement, in the latest example of the law causing conflicts in the legal industry.
4 minute read

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