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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

What Private Equity Firms Need to Know About the Ongoing SEC Investigation of “Off-Channel” Communications

Over the last several years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has been laser-focused on the use of so-called “off-channel communications” in the financial services industry. On the theory that employees’ use of...more

BakerHostetler

SEC and CFTC Show No Signs of Slowing Down Enforcement Actions for Financial Firms’ Use of Off-Channel Communications

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The settlements announced by the SEC and CFTC on Monday are a continuation of the regulators’ focus on off-channel communications by employees of registered entities....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

SEC Off-Channel Communications Sweep

Over the last several years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) have been laser-focused on the use of so called “off-channel communications” in the...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Ephemeral Messaging at the Office: Avoiding Pitfalls and Establishing Best Practices

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Users of ephemeral messaging applications may intend that their messages be—as the word “ephemeral” suggests—short lived, but the real-world consequences and legal ramifications from improper use of such apps can be anything...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Regulators Crack Down on the Use of Messaging Apps as Wall Street Banks and Investment Advisers Hit With $1.8 Billion in Fines

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On September 27, 2022, regulators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) handed out over $1.8 billion in fines to financial institutions in connection with...more

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