NEXT
Sign in to follow

New York Law Journal

Governor Hochul Zeroes in on the Cannabis Industry

This article discusses Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed plan, which includes an assessment of the OCM and new enforcement legislation, to improve the rollout of New York's adult-use cannabis program, which has been particularly troubled since its authorization three years ago.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

IAPP Day 1: Regulators, Privacy Professionals Evaluate AI Regulatory Landscape

The first day of this year's International Association of Privacy Professionals' Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C. saw regulators share ongoing efforts to collaborate within and between jurisdictions to ensure that AI governance frameworks are as comprehensive as possible.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC Enforcement Chief Defends Crypto Actions as 'Consistent,' 'Principled'

"[E]very lawyer here knows what the test is to determine whether a crypto asset was offered and sold as an investment contract, and therefore a security: It's the Howey test," said Gurbir Grewal.
3 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Bird & Bird Partner to Face Tribunal Over Inappropriate Conduct Allegations

The lawyer was a partner in Bird &amp Bird's Brussels office at the time the alleged conduct took place.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC Lacks 'Genuine Engagement' With Public, Commissioner Peirce Says

"The commission should think about each rule proposal as an opportunity to foster a public discussion with the goal of developing the best solution to a carefully identified problem," Hester Peirce said at "SEC Speaks 2024."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Year of Cyber Disclosures: Navigating the SEC's New Rules

In December, the SEC's new cybersecurity rules went into effect, requiring detailed reporting by public companies regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and—perhaps most notably—incidents. This article offers a practical guide to navigating the new disclosure requirements and an overview of how some companies have already begun to respond, as well as analysis of the SEC's rule in the context of a broader trend of regulatory reporting requirements
10 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Can Seek Monetary Relief From Government, Business Impersonators Under New Rule

The regulation, which went into effect Monday, marks the agency's latest effort to combat the illicit billion-dollar-a-year business.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Antitrust Cops Disavow Collusion 'Safety Zones,' Leaving Companies Walking on Eggshells

The DOJ's and FTC's retreat from long-standing guidance on information-sharing appears to have been intended "to inject some uncertainty—to make people nervous about antitrust," Fenwick & West partner Steve Albertson said. "And it worked."
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

'An Invisible Competitor': Lawsuit Says NY Cannabis Regulation Forces Applicants to Pick Locations While 'Flying Blind'

A lawyer in the case said it was "incomprehensible" that applicants should know where other would-be licenees are located.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Regulatory Challenges Deter Investors From Justice Tech Startups—But the Opportunity Is Massive

Three main regulatory hurdles stand in the way of justice tech companies hoping to succeed in a tough market. But if they can get around them, the benefits may result in windfalls.
6 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • 2024 Trends Report Mid-Year Special Edition: Update on Outside Counsel Billing Rates

    Brought to you by LexisNexis® CounselLink®

    Download Now

  • AI in Private Equity: A Guide for Gaining an Early Advantage

    Brought to you by Ontra

    Download Now

  • Why Are So Many Law Firms Suddenly Embracing Digital Transformation?

    Brought to you by AllRize

    Download Now

  • 2025 State Legislative Sessions

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now