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Defense Attorneys in SEC Enforcement Investigations
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Defense Attorneys in SEC Enforcement Investigations

In a recent address at the Securities Enforcement Forum West Conference, Gurbir Grewal, the Director of the Division of Enforcement for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), made headl...

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Whistleblower Awards - Largest SEC Payouts of 2022
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Whistleblower Awards - Largest SEC Payouts of 2022

The SEC whistleblower program allows individuals to anonymously report potential securities law violations in exchange for financial rewards if their tip leads to successful SEC enforcement actions...

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Filling the Gap: The Role of Public Finance in Addressing Labor Scarcity
Public Finance

Filling the Gap: The Role of Public Finance in Addressing Labor Scarcity

As we cross the midpoint of 2023, labor scarcity is emerging as a pressing economic issue in many countries. From aging populations to skill mismatches, several factors contribute to this labor sho...

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SPAC Litigation: An In-Depth Analysis of Recent Legal Trends
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SPAC Litigation: An In-Depth Analysis of Recent Legal Trends

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) experienced a meteoric rise in 2020, serving as a popular vehicle for taking emerging private companies public. However, increased regulatory oversight...

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Accelerated Settlement Cycle Enforced by SEC
Securities

Accelerated Settlement Cycle Enforced by SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made an impactful regulatory change on February 15, 2023, trimming down the standard settlement cycle to one business day (T+1) from the previous two bu...

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Restructuring Unitranche Facilities: Key Considerations and Risks
Corporate Finance

Restructuring Unitranche Facilities: Key Considerations and Risks

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Whistleblowing and Compliance
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Whistleblowing and Compliance

This article delves into the intricacies of the SEC's whistleblower program, its ramifications for corporate entities, and the hurdles that compliance frameworks are currently grappling with.

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Transformations in Direct Listing Rules: Nasdaq's Recent Modifications to Pricing Constraints

Transformations in Direct Listing Rules: Nasdaq's Recent Modifications to Pricing Constraints

Direct listing regulations continue to undergo revisions, the most recent of which is a rule change by Nasdaq approved on December 2, 2022. Although the Exchange has been striving to make the proce...

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Updated FINRA Regulations on Corporate Action Notification Process
Securities

Updated FINRA Regulations on Corporate Action Notification Process

Commencing on June 3, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) will introduce changes to the procedure for submitting a Company-Related Action Notification form. This form initiate...

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Record-Breaking $279 Million SEC Whistleblower Award Underscores the Role of Whistleblowers in Regulatory Enforcement
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Record-Breaking $279 Million SEC Whistleblower Award Underscores the Role of Whistleblowers in Regulatory Enforcement

On May 5, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made an unprecedented move by granting a single whistleblower an award of $279 million. This staggering amount not only marks the l...

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Rule 166a Amendments Implemented
Insurance
Rule 166a Amendments Implemented
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NYSE Proposed Initial Listing Rule Changes
Securities
NYSE Proposed Initial Listing Rule Changes

The NYSE submitted a proposed rule change to the SEC that would revise the initial listing requirements.

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The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’
Insurance
The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’
An Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruling confirms that arbitration clauses can still be enforced after a contract ends, helping transportation companies avoid costly litigation....

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