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In a step forward for the digital transformation of banking and partnerships between banks and fintechs, the FDIC released proposed changes to its brokered deposit regulations in December...
On January 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission released a long-awaited draft of new Vertical Merger Guidelines. The draft Guidelines are broadly consist...
Proposed amendments to definitions of “accredited investor” and “qualified institutional buyer” would expand private-offering access for individuals and entities beyond current te...
The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) recently revised guidelines (the 2019 Guidelines) on how it will identify and address financial stability risks are a major shift from...
On January 9, 2020, the FTC held a workshop entitled “Non-Competes in the Workplace: Examining Antitrust and Consumer Protection Issues.” This workshop is part of a growing interest i...
We anticipate that, for higher-net-worth individuals, much of estate planning in 2020 will be focused on continuing to take advantage of the current $11.58 million ($23.16 million combine...
Our client memorandum discusses the key takeaways and main provisions of proposed new Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. According to the proposing release, proposed Ru...
On January 10, 2020, President Trump issued Executive order 13902 (“E.O. 13902”) which authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury to impose additional sanctions targeting the cons...
To assist legal and compliance officers of financial institutions, this memorandum summarizes key recent developments in criminal prosecutions and regulatory enforcement actions involving...
On December 18, the SEC proposed rules that would require resource extraction companies to disclose payments made to foreign governments or to the U.S. federal government for the commerci...