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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Another Wave of SEC Settlements Underscore the Continued Priority of Record Retention Communication Compliance

On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced another series of settlements regarding “off-channel communications.”1 As part of its Off-Channel Communications Initiative,2 the SEC settled...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

RIA Regulatory Review - June 2024

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This RIA Regulatory Review highlights certain key regulatory developments affecting investment advisers....more

Troutman Pepper

How to Avoid a Similar Fate? SEC Charges Firms With Record-Keeping Violations for Off-Channel Communications

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On February 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with 16 firms relating to record-keeping violations stemming from off-channel communications totaling $81 million. The 16 firms were five...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

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Every Buck You Lend, Every Text You Send, the SEC’ll Be Watching You

Take one look at your phone and count how many different message apps you have.  WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Signal, iMessage.  Those are just some of the most popular messaging applications available...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

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