On August 23, 2023, in its efforts to promote transparency for investors by increasing visibility into compensation schemes, sales practices, and conflicts of interest, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted...more
9/12/2023
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1. Cannabis Entering the Metaverse -
As we discuss in greater detail here, the Metaverse provides expansive marketing and sales opportunities for cannabis companies due to its decentralized nature and the varied regulatory...more
5/12/2023
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On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Form PF.
Form PF is the “confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisors to private funds” that “provides the...more
On March 27, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a risk alert focusing on the SEC’s conclusions after its routine examination of newly registered investment advisors....more
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act is still on the table, and US Department of Justice (DOJ) is weighing in.
DOJ Comments -
Because current federal law allows federal regulators to penalize banks for...more