The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Monday, February 9, 2026
The SEC recently amended Regulation S-P. This significantly updates how covered financial institutions must approach data protection and incident response. These amendments are designed to modernize privacy protections and expand the scope of what constitutes required safeguards for customer information. The amendments shift the focus from traditional policies. They move […]
FINRA Fines First Trust $10 Million for Non-Cash Compensation Violations: A Warning on Supervisory Oversight and Cultural Drift FINRA’s latest $10 million sanction against First Trust Portfolios L.P. marks one of the largest penalties tied to non-cash compensation practices in recent years—and underscores how seemingly routine client-entertainment activity can evolve […]
For an offering under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, the main filing requirements are: 1. Form D with the SEC 2. State “Blue Sky” Notice Filings 3. Verification of Accredited Investor Status 4. Amendments to Form D
On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a staff statement outlining its views on the disclosure obligations under federal securities laws for securities offerings and registrations that may involve issuers operating in the crypto asset sector. The Staff highlighted recurring disclosure issues identified during its reviews […]
SEC Takes Action Against Investment Adviser and Executives Over Misappropriation of Assets Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against registered investment adviser Momentum Advisors LLC, along with its former managing partner Allan J. Boomer and former chief operating officer Tiffany […]
State income tax authorities are very concerned about where you live at tax time. Your domicile can significantly impact your tax obligations. You may need to provide documentation to prove where you live. This can include utility bills, rental agreements, or other official records confirming your address. This is crucial […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda’s executive staff, which will advise the Acting Chairman on matters before the Commission and work closely with SEC staff. Gabriel Eckstein, Chief of Staff Steven Levine, Deputy Chief of Staff Holly Hunter-Ceci, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman […]
SEC Files Charges Against Senior Executives in Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Adani Green and Azure Power The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced charges against three senior executives for their alleged roles in a major bribery scheme involving Indian energy companies, Adani Green Energy Ltd. and Azure Power Global […]
SEC Awards $12 Million to Whistleblowers Exposing Penny Stock Fraud Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) awarded $12 million to three whistleblowers who provided crucial information leading to the agency’s enforcement action against a penny stock fraud operation. This high-profile case underscores the SEC’s commitment to combating financial […]
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