The Impact of Smart Contracts on Financial Services and Supply Chain Management
Blockchain-enabled automated contracts have the potential to transform how organizations conduct business—but their universal use faces some obstacles Key Takeaways: […]
An Update on Proposed Bankruptcy Reform and Relief Legislation
Bankruptcy reform is a key agenda item for the Biden Administration, and several proposed bills providing relief to consumers are […]
Are New Challenges Ahead for the Booming Private Equity Sector?
Insiders are bullish after a record-breaking 2021, but calls for increased regulation are part of the overall forecast. Key Takeaways: […]
New Antitrust Suit Signals a Renewed Interest in Antitrust Enforcement
An antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, along with DOJ actions involving other major companies and industries, means the government’s renewed focus […]
The US Supreme Court Opinion in Goldman Sachs v. Arkansas Teacher Retirement System
Revisiting evidentiary issues and the Basic presumption in inflation-maintenance cases Two questions significant to securities laws’ jurisprudence were recently teed […]
SEC Settles Investigation of Broker-Dealer for SAR-Related Violations
On May 12, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a media release announcing a settlement with a Colorado affiliate […]
Recent Anti-Corruption Legislation and its Potential Impact on Businesses
Legislation intended to fight corruption on a global scale may mean added compliance burdens for US businesses Key takeaways: Multiple […]
Emerging Issues in Intellectual Property Law: 2021
Trending IP Topics: An expanded interpretation of fair use, the possible weakening of patent protections for vaccine makers, and relief […]
The Repeal of the Controversial True Lender Rule
We have written about the “True Lender Rule” many, many, many times. The rule was the US Office of the […]
DOJ Probe of Fintech PPP Lenders Highlights the Need for Compliance Risk Management Enhancements
Recently, Reuters reported that Kabbage Inc. and other fintech firms have been targeted in an investigation led by the civil […]