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  • Who’s the Next Target in the SEC’s Quest to Protect Corporate Whistle-blowers?

    By Kristin Casler, featuring Jason Canales and Megan Daneshrad of Moses & Singer, LLP The Securities and Exchange Commission’s clear message in April that it is targeting language in confidentiality agreements that might deter whistle-blowing employees has put companies on the offensive...
    on 1 Jul 2015

  • Avoiding FCPA Pitfalls When Entertaining Foreign Officials

    Conducting business abroad can be complex enough because of differing languages, cultures and laws. Throw in maintaining compliance with U.S. anti-corruption rules when spending money on foreign officials, and the complexity multiplies. Persistent enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...
    on 10 Jun 2014

  • The Volcker Rule’s Impact on Financial Institutions and Companies

    After several years of commentary, debate and resistance, the financial world is bracing for the imminent implementation of the Volcker Rule, a key component of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Simply put, the Volcker Rule alters the way many financial institutions in the...
    on 6 Jan 2014

  • The JOBS Act Goldilocks, Porridge and General Solicitation

    BY JAY G. BARIS, DAVID M. LYNN & ANNA T. PINEDO, MORRISON FOERSTER -- On July 10, 2013, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff held an open webcast of a hearing during which it announced changes in rules relating to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or the JOBS Act. Below is...
    on 2 Sep 2013
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