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Trading By Corporate Insiders Pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plans Under Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny

On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a conviction in a first-of-its-kind insider trading prosecution based exclusively on a corporate insider's trades pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. This article addresses what you need to know.
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International Edition

Singapore's Increased Scrutiny on Family Offices Is Creating More Work for Lawyers

In the wake of a major money-laundering scandal, authorities are paying closer attention to the wealth management sector, driving clients to seek more legal advice out of fear they could be subject to harsh penalties.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

737 Max Crash Victims' Families Blast Proposed Boeing Punishment as 'Sweetheart Deal'

"The plea deal is a complete slap in the face to the victim families," said Peter Reilly, a Texas A&M law professor who is representing families.
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Corporate Counsel

Ex-SEC Commissioners Fear Agency's AI Regulation Will Be Ham-Handed

"Let's not try to use enforcement to cause folks to pull back and not offer these services. I think that's the challenge," said Robinhood Markets legal chief Dan Gallagher, an SEC commissioner from 2011 to 2015.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Execs Doubt AI Regulation Can Keep Up With the Technology's Rapid-Fire Advances

"More and more, we're seeing a gap between what outside counsel recommends and what executives are open to when it comes to AI policies and procedures," said Amy Worley, associate general counsel of Berkeley Research Group.
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Corporate Counsel

'This Is Not Science Fiction': Inside Legal Departments That Parlayed AI Experimentation Into Real ROI

"The more you procrastinate, the more you're hesitant, the bigger the opportunity cost of not essentially moving the needle," said Murtuza Vohra, managing director of legal consulting firm Morae Global.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

737 Max Crash Victims' Families Demand $25B Boeing Fine, Prosecution of Ex-Execs

"Any resolution of the case that fails to reflect that Boeing killed 346 people dishonors the crime victims' memory," said Paul Cassell, a lawyer representing families of 737 Max crash victims
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FTC Strikes Back at MGM for Fighting Its Probe of Massive Cyberattack

In one line of attack, MGM is seeking to disqualify FTC Chair Lina Khan, who was staying at the company's Las Vegas hotel when the hackers struck and, because of the disruption, was asked by a front desk clerk to write her credit card number on a piece of paper.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FTC Suspects TikTok of Violating Children's Privacy Again, Refers Matter to DOJ

Five years after paying $5.7 million to settle an FTC children's privacy probe, the parent company of TikTok is facing a new wave of children's privacy allegations.
4 minute read

International Edition

Chiquita Verdict: A Wake-Up Call for Multinationals in High-Risk Areas

The banana grower was found liable for murders by a group that it paid protection fees to in Colombia, stirring questions about ethics, compliance and self-reporting.
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