In an address delivered on May 12, 2020, Steven Peikin, Co-Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, discussed the Staff’s response and adjustment to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his remarks, Mr. Peikin discussed the...more
As we continue to monitor the SEC’s enforcement activity during this pandemic, it is also important to look ahead to potential future enforcement trends and priorities once a sense of normalcy returns. One initial thing that...more
One of the trends emerging from the criminal and civil enforcement landscape over the last few weeks appears to be an enhanced regulatory focus on insider trading. Given the market turmoil and ongoing disruption to routine...more