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The irony in the 'selective prosecution' defense of James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey will be arraigned on two felony counts in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Wednesday. News reports indicate that he is charged with obstruction and lying to Congress about a scheme to leak information to the press about an FBI investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton‘s use of a computer server to store government documents illegally.
SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Heightens Expectations for Crypto Disclosures | JD Supra
In the wake of mounting crypto bankruptcies and federal investigations into the alleged misappropriation of crypto assets, among other possible wrongdoing by market participants, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance announced new guidance on December 8 for public company disclosures about the impact of these and other developments.
DOJ, SEC and CFTC Announce Parallel Criminal and Civil Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Trading and Alameda Research | JD Supra
On December 13, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the “U.S. Attorney’s Office”), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) announced parallel criminal and civil actions (here, here and here) against FTX co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Heightens Expectations for Crypto Disclosures
In the wake of mounting crypto bankruptcies and federal investigations into the alleged misappropriation of crypto assets, among other possible wrongdoing by market participants, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance announced new guidance on December 8 for public company disclosures about the impact of these and other developments.
DOJ, SEC and CFTC Announce Parallel Criminal and Civil Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Trading and Alameda Research
On December 13, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the “U.S. Attorney’s Office”), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) announced parallel criminal and civil actions (here, here and here) against FTX co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Senator Wyden Seeks Information from Crypto Exchanges Regarding Their Financial Stability and Customer Protections in the Event of Bankruptcy | JD Supra
On November 29, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent requests for information to the CEOs of six of the largest crypto exchanges. The requests seek information about the safeguards each exchange has put in place to protect customers’ assets in the event they file for bankruptcy or otherwise experience financial distress.
Senator Wyden Seeks Information From Crypto Exchanges Regarding Their Financial Stability And Customer Protections In The Event Of Bankruptcy
On November 29, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent requests for information to the CEOs of six of the largest crypto exchanges. The requests seek information about the safeguards each exchange has put in place to protect customers' assets in the event they file for bankruptcy or otherwise experience financial distress.
The Impact of FTX’s Collapse: Insights on What Comes Next | JD Supra
In an unwelcome reminder of the events that unfolded in the wake of the May 2022 crypto market collapse, Bahamian-based crypto exchange FTX is reportedly on the brink of collapse following an unexpected surge in customer withdrawals and a failed deal with competitor Binance.
SEC and Department of Justice Announce Parallel Crypto 'Insider Trading' Charges as Regulators and Congress Wrangle over Regulation of Digital Assets | JD Supra
On July 21, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced parallel civil and criminal actions (here and here) against a former product manager at Coinbase Global, Inc. (“Coinbase”), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, as well as his brother and his friend, for an alleged scheme to trade ahead of announcements that certain crypto assets would be “listed” on the exchange.
SEC And Department Of Justice Announce Parallel Crypto 'Insider Trading' Charges As Regulators And Congress Wrangle Over Regulation Of Digital Assets
On July 21, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced parallel civil and criminal actions (here and here) against a former product manager at Coinbase Global, Inc. ("Coinbase"), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, as well as his brother and his friend, for an alleged scheme to trade ahead of announcements that certain crypto assets would be "listed" on the exchange.
United States: Sending A Message: The CFPB's Charges Against TransUnion 18 April 2022 by Kendra Wharton and Sara Skutch Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors For months, Director Rohit Chopra warned that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "Bureau") would sharpen its focus on repeat offenders.1 On April 12, 2022, the Bureau demonstrated its resolve, announcing charges against national credit reporting agency TransUnion, two of its subsidiaries,...
Sending a Message: The CFPB's Charges Against TransUnion | JD Supra
For months, Director Rohit Chopra warned that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “Bureau”) would sharpen its focus on repeat offenders.[1] On April 12, 2022, the Bureau demonstrated its resolve, announcing charges against national credit reporting agency TransUnion, two of its subsidiaries, and a long-time executive for violating a 2017 consent order that prohibited TransUnion from deceptively marketing credit scores and credit-related products.[2] In January 2017, the Bureau...
SEC Proposes Updates To Insider Trading Disclosure And Affirmative Defense Requirements
United States: SEC Proposes Updates To Insider Trading Disclosure And Affirmative Defense Requirements 21 December 2021 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The SEC proposed amendments to Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1 ("Trading 'on the Basis of' Material Nonpublic Information in Insider Trading Cases").
Treasury Imposes Additional Sanctions On Belarus
Worldwide: Treasury Imposes Additional Sanctions On Belarus 07 December 2021 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Treasury Department imposed new sanctions designating individuals and entities for undermining democratic freedoms, violating human rights, and enabling corruption in Belarus.
SBA Expands Availability Of PPP Loans
United States: SBA Expands Availability Of PPP Loans 25 February 2021 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Small Business Administration ("SBA") made targeted changes to the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") to promote access for women-owned and minority-owned businesses and underserved communities.
Cos. Should Keep A Close Watch On SIGPR Enforcement
United States: Cos. Should Keep A Close Watch On SIGPR Enforcement 15 February 2021 by Mark Grider , James Treanor , Cheryl Risell and Kendra Wharton Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Key Takeaways From CFPB's Year-End Enforcement Flurry
Law360 (January 26, 2021, 3:15 PM EST) -- The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced 11 enforcement actions in December 2020. The year-end flurry of enforcement activity includes everything from a multimillion-dollar settlement with the nation's largest mortgage servicing company to a $600,000 settlement with a home security system provider, reflecting the broad sweep of the bureau's enforcement jurisdiction.
Expect A Boost In Consumer Financial Protection Under Biden
United States: Expect A Boost In Consumer Financial Protection Under Biden 06 January 2021 by Rachel Rodman , Keith Gerver and Kendra Wharton Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
A New Year’s Booster Shot: Congress Grants the SEC a Statutory Disgorgement Remedy and Extended Statute of Limitations | JD Supra
Congress opened 2021 by overturning one of President Trump’s vetoes for the first time.
National Restaurant Chain Settles SEC Charges For Failures To Disclose COVID-19 Impacts
United States: National Restaurant Chain Settles SEC Charges For Failures To Disclose COVID-19 Impacts 09 December 2020 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. A national restaurant chain settled SEC charges for material omissions in its public disclosures.
Federal Judge Orders SBA To Release Information On PPP Loan Recipients
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PPP Loan Forgiveness: Challenges For Lenders
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SBA And Treasury Release PPP Loan Data
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Administration To Provide Additional PPP Loan Data To Congress
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PPP Oversight Efforts May Impact Lenders
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Recent press coverage concerning transparency and oversight with respect to the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") has largely focused on PPP borrowers and the ability of Congress and federal inspectors general to obtain PPP borrower data from the Small Business Administration ("SBA"). The SBA has announced that it will release certain information about the loans PPP lenders issued.
COVID-19 Update: PPP Oversight Efforts May Impact Lenders
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Recent press coverage concerning transparency and oversight with respect to the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") has largely focused on PPP borrowers and the ability of Congress and federal inspectors general to obtain PPP borrower data from the Small Business Administration ("SBA"). The SBA has announced that it will release certain information about the loans PPP lenders issued.
COVID-19 Update: Federal Investigators Prepare To Investigate And Prosecute Fraud In Emergency Loan Programs
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Cadwalader Discusses Covid-19, PPP Loans, and the Safe Harbor Date for Returning Loans
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”), in consultation with the Treasury Department, issued FAQ #43 on May 5, 2020 extending by a week the time within which a borrower has to repay a previously issued SBA loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) in order to take advantage of a presumption that a borrower certified necessity for the loan in good faith at the time of the loan application.[1] This memo updates Cadwalader’s recent Clients & Friends Memo[2] that provided the guidance...
Under Advisement: SEC Scrutinizes Wealth Management Industry | Lexology
Recent events have made it clear that there is an increased regulatory focus on the conduct of investment professionals in the wealth-management industry.
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