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McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – AI safety global summit, deepfake crackdown, EU AI regulation criticism, and more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Healthcare Founders Face New Exit Considerations

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Exiting a business, whether you are a serial entrepreneur looking to move on to the next project or a healthcare provider like a physician or therapist who has nurtured your practice for decades, can be difficult. After all,...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Regulation Round Up - May 2024

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Key developments in May 2024: ESG: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) updated its webpage on the sustainability disclosure requirements (“SDR”) and investments labelling regime. Among other things, the webpage has been...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

8 Legal Issues Influencing Investors In The Creator Economy

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In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Broker Dealer Regulatory Digest - April 2024 - 2

Securities and Exchange Commission. Cryptocurrency regulation. On April 23, 2024, two groups representing the cryptocurrency industry sued SEC over its expanded dealer definition announced earlier this year. The Blockchain...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Banking and Consumer Regulatory Digest - April 2024 - 2

Federal Reserve Board. Extended comment period. On April 24, 2024, FRB and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said they would continue to accept comments on Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover Financial...more

Smith Gambrell Russell

DOL Finalizes Investment Fiduciary Rule

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On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued final regulations regarding investment fiduciary obligations and the definition of an “Investment Advice Fiduciary” (the “Final Regulations”) under the...more

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Acquiring or Investing in EU Crypto-Asset Businesses: Further Clarity on MiCA

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In our previous alert “Acquiring or Investing in EU Crypto-Asset Businesses: MiCA’s Impact,” we discussed the impact of the European Union (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on the acquisition or investment in EU...more

Maynard Nexsen

US Space Force announces "Commercial Space Strategy" to increase competitive advantage

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At the 39TH Space Symposium in Colorado Springs on April 10TH, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the US Space Force’s (USSF) blueprint for integrating private-sector capabilities. This blueprint, dubbed...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Investment Advisers and Generative AI

Start Planning Now to Reduce Your Increased Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Conflicts of Interest Risks The introduction and use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and predictive data analytics (PDAs) by...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Promoters, Endorsers, and Brokers: Understanding the Rules on Securities and Cryptocurrency Investment Advertising

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Promoting securities, cryptocurrency, and other investment opportunities is fraught with legal risks. Individuals who engage in promotional activities must ensure that they have a clear understanding of the federal laws and...more

A&O Shearman

Building a pathway to green real estate in the UAE

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The UAE is leading the way in the Middle East in incorporating sustainability and environmental standards in construction and real estate. Ian Bevan and Ejiro Otu discuss that there is still more to be done to incentivise...more

K&L Gates LLP

November 2023 ESG Policy Update – Australia

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Australian Update - Draft Reporting Standards for Australian Climate-Related Disclosures - As previously reported by K&L Gates, the Australian Accounting Standards Board released its exposure draft of the Australian...more

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Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers - ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook

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Investment advisers offering funds in more than one country are accustomed to adapting to different regulatory requirements. However, the challenges presented by the global regulation of environmental, social, and governance...more

White & Case LLP

Global M&A loses steam but powers on

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Against the odds, dealmakers put in a solid performance in 2022, but this year has seen a slow start as buyers in the US M&A market clamor for much needed regulatory clarity - Global M&A markets gave both optimists and...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

UK Updates Its Green Finance Strategy and Launches ESG Ratings Regulation Consultation

On March 30, 2023, the UK government announced the publication of its 2023 green finance strategy, updating its earlier 2019 strategy, which is intended to mitigate climate-related risk and damage while increasing the amount...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Bank Merger Compliance Risks: Are You Prepared?

Bank mergers and acquisitions are becoming a regular part of life in the banking industry, especially for smaller and medium-sized organizations. They provide significant opportunities for institutions to expand their...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Update: OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

On 10 October 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) published the final guidance on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (“CARF”) and a set of amendments to the Common Reporting Standard...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Releases Strategic Plan for Comment

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released for comment a draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2022 to 2026.  In the accompanying message from Chair Gary Gensler, the Chair notes that the strategic plan focuses...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Capital Insights - Spring 2022

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Welcome to the second edition of Private Capital Insights, a report that examines market trends and developments impacting private capital investors across a range of asset classes. In this edition, we explore the...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Private Equity - Recent Developments Of Importance

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The first nine months of 2021 set records for global M&A activity and kept private equity firms especially busy. An abundance of dry powder and low interest rates have encouraged private equity investors to make up for lost...more

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SDNY: Confidentiality Agreement Impeded Investors from Whistleblowing

On November 17, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held that a company and its CEO violated Rule 21F-17 of the Exchange Act by entering into confidentiality agreements with investors that...more

Dechert LLP

International Capital Markets Newsletter - Winter 2021: New Singapore Listing Rules for SPACs

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The Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) recently finalized its listing rules for special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) on the Mainboard of the SGX. Sponsors contemplating a SPAC listing may now consider listing in Singapore,...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Improving the SEC Disclosure Framework through Page Limits

Who reads those things?  It is a common refrain that I have thought to myself when clicking through an electronic agreement for my latest iOS update or tossing in the trash the latest terms and conditions update for my auto...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Visit with SEC Chair Gensler during “Office Hours”

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler recently started a video series called “Office Hours with Gary Gensler.” With a fitting title for a former professor, and in a world that’s gone...more

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