Securities Law

SEC Proposes Revision to Privacy Act Rule

February 14, 2023
SEC Proposes Revision to Privacy Act Rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a rule that would revise the Commission’s regulations under the Privacy Act. The Privacy Act is the principal law governing the handling of personal information in the federal government. The current… Full report at: Read More

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Cicely LaMothe Named Deputy Director, Disclosure Operations, for the Division of Corporation Finance

February 14, 2023
Cicely LaMothe Named Deputy Director, Disclosure Operations, for the Division of Corporation Finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Cicely LaMothe was named Deputy Director, Disclosure Operations, for the Division of Corporation Finance, effective Feb. 12, 2023. Ms. LaMothe served as the Acting Deputy Director for Disclosure… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Former CEO of Slync in $67 Million Offering Fraud

February 14, 2023
SEC Charges Former CEO of Slync in $67 Million Offering Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Christopher S. Kirchner, the co-founder and former CEO of Slync, Inc., a privately-held Texas-based software company, with fraudulently offering and selling more than $67 million of securities to… Full report at: Read More

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Kraken to Discontinue Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Staking-As-A-Service Program and Pay $30 Million to Settle SEC Charges

February 9, 2023
Kraken to Discontinue Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Staking-As-A-Service Program and Pay $30 Million to Settle SEC Charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Payward Ventures, Inc. and Payward Trading Ltd., both commonly known as Kraken, with failing to register the offer and sale of their crypto asset staking-as-a-service program, whereby investors… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2023 Priorities

February 7, 2023
SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2023 Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today announced its 2023 examination priorities. The Division publishes its examination priorities annually to provide insights into its risk-based approach, including the areas it… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Seeks Applicants for Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Seat

February 7, 2023
SEC Seeks Applicants for Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Seat

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the start of the selection process to fill a seat on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) that will become vacant in October. The PCAOB appointment is for a five-year term from… Full report at: Read More

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Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Maintain Disclosure Controls Related to Complaints of Workplace Misconduct and Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule

February 3, 2023
Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Maintain Disclosure Controls Related to Complaints of Workplace Misconduct and Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Activision Blizzard Inc., a video game development and publishing company, agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges that it failed to maintain disclosure controls and procedures to ensure… Full report at: Read More

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Imposter Scams: Don’t Be Fooled By “Guarantees” or Money-Making Pitches from “Regulators”

February 3, 2023
Imposter Scams: Don’t Be Fooled By “Guarantees” or Money-Making Pitches from “Regulators”

FINRA is issuing this Alert to warn investors that scammers are posing as regulators to separate you from your money. We want you to know that neither FINRA, nor any of its executives, will ever provide a “guarantee” on an investment or offer to facilitate your participation in any sort of money-making scheme. From FINRA:…

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Know Before You Share: Be Mindful of Data Aggregation Risks

February 3, 2023
Know Before You Share: Be Mindful of Data Aggregation Risks

If putting all your financial information online and in one place sounds like a good idea, there are many companies—often called data aggregators—ready to help you organize your financial life. However, before you share your account information and other sensitive financial details with data aggregators, it pays to know how these services operate, and how…

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Job Dislocation—Managing the Financial Impact of Unexpected Job Loss

February 3, 2023
Job Dislocation—Managing the Financial Impact of Unexpected Job Loss

You may not be able to control if or when your company closes a plant or lays off workers—but you can take steps to manage the financial impact of those events. We have updated this Alert with the latest annual IRS contribution limits for retirement plans. From FINRA: Read More

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