This article is the second of a three-part series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified clients” under the...more
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has adopted 16 TAC § 25.114 (available here), requiring certain virtual currency mining facilities (VCMFs) to register as “large flexible loads” if they receive more than 75 MW of...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) recently adopted Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), implementing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and...more
1/27/2025
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Dodd-Frank ,
EDGAR ,
ETFs ,
Investment Management ,
Regulation SHO ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Securities Regulation
This article is the third and final part in a series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified purchases” under...more
1/20/2025
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Hedge Funds ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Company Act of 1940 ,
Investment Management ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds ,
Qualified Purchaser ,
Securities Regulation ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Trusts
This article is the second of a three-part series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified clients” under the...more
Investments in private markets are rapidly becoming an essential part of a well-rounded investment portfolio, especially for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. According to Ernst & Young, the assets under...more
In a recent and highly anticipated decision, a court in the Southern District of New York held that Ripple’s cryptocurrency token – XRP – is not inherently a security. In a setback to the SEC, the court also held that...more
7/31/2023
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Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement ,
Howey ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Popular ,
Ripple ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Summary Judgment ,
Token Sales ,
Unregistered Securities
Texas Governor Abbott has signed landmark legislation to ensure that digital asset service providers with Texas customers maintain adequate reserves and do not commingle customer funds with corporate assets. Texas...more
6/16/2023
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Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Digital Assets ,
Effective Date ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Governor Abbott ,
Independent Audits ,
New Legislation ,
Pending Legislation ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Safeguards Rule ,
Sarbanes-Oxley