Eileen Duffy Robinett

On August 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued proposed rules titled “Regulation Crypto Assets” related to the offer and sale of certain types of crypto assets. These proposed rules build on and complement interpretive guidance issued in March 2026 by the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”).

Beginning March 1, 2026, certain venture capital entities with a designated nexus to California (“Covered Entities”) are required to register with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”). By April 1, 2026, they will be required to report certain data about their venture capital investments in the prior calendar year.

Thompson Coburn LLP are most popular: within Energy and Natural Resources and Intellectual Property topic(s) Whether you are negotiating a real estate deal, joint venture or acquisition, Letters of Intent (LOIs) are often used as a first step to ensure that the parties are sufficiently committed to negotiating a deal and aligned regarding some of the key transaction considerations.