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SEC’s Novel Unregistered Dealer Theory Creates New Risks for Securities Market Participants – Steps to Mitigate Exposure
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SEC’s Novel Unregistered Dealer Theory Creates New Risks for Securities Market Participants – Steps to Mitigate Exposure

A recent federal court decision granting summary judgment to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in an unregistered securities dealer enforcement action sent shockwaves through the financi...

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Navigating Whistleblower Complaints: Best Practices and Pitfalls for Companies
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Navigating Whistleblower Complaints: Best Practices and Pitfalls for Companies

Whistleblowers have become increasingly integral to financial regulatory enforcement efforts in recent years. Both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Com...

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Understanding Accounts Receivable Monetization:  Factoring vs. Asset-Based Lending
Corporate Finance

Understanding Accounts Receivable Monetization: Factoring vs. Asset-Based Lending

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SEC's Expansive Broker-Dealer Enforcement Under Fire: An In-Depth Examination
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SEC's Expansive Broker-Dealer Enforcement Under Fire: An In-Depth Examination

A high-profile Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit brought by law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has thrown an intense spotlight on conc...

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A New Era for Microcap Companies: The Impact of the 2023 Amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law on Stock Splits
Securities

A New Era for Microcap Companies: The Impact of the 2023 Amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law on Stock Splits

The proposed 2023 amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) are poised to revolutionize the corporate landscape, particularly for microcap companies. These amendments, which aim to ...

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The SEC's Charges Against Former MusclePharm Executives: Implications for Microcap Markets
Securities

The SEC's Charges Against Former MusclePharm Executives: Implications for Microcap Markets

On June 27, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a settled complaint against former executives of MusclePharm Corp., a Las Vegas-based nutritional supplement company. The charge...

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Digital Securities Get Green Light for OTC Markets Trading: FINRA Approval Announced
Securities

Digital Securities Get Green Light for OTC Markets Trading: FINRA Approval Announced

As the wave of regulatory scrutiny from the SEC intensifies against the world of cryptocurrencies, including substantial legal actions against giants such as Binance, the world's leading crypto ass...

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Navigating the Complexities of Financing Related Provisions in Acquisition Agreements
Corporate Finance

Navigating the Complexities of Financing Related Provisions in Acquisition Agreements

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The SEC's Case Against Insight Venture Management LLC: A Detailed Analysis from a Microcap Perspective
Securities

The SEC's Case Against Insight Venture Management LLC: A Detailed Analysis from a Microcap Perspective

On June 20, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged New York-based investment adviser Insight Venture Management LLC with overcharging management fees and failing to disclose a c...

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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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Recent Articles

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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The Underused Potential of the Offer to Compromise in New York
Insurance
The Underused Potential of the Offer to Compromise in New York

Scott Taffet discusses how New York litigators are overlooking the Offer to Compromise as a powerful but underused settlement tool.

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