Newman/Martoma: The Insider Trading Law’s Impasse and the Promise of Congressional Action
The prohibition against insider trading is a judge-made law that has evolved for over…
Browsing: Securities Regulation
When They Howey, We All Howey
A large portion of the cryptocurrency regulatory debate has centered around the Howey test.[1],[2] The…
Proposed SEC Guide 3 Changes Entail Streamlined Bank Disclosures
In September, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed a series of updates to Guide…
The Recent Surge in Family Offices, Explained
The Wall Street Journal reports that since 2011, “three dozen hedge funds have converted into…
Form ADV: Investment Adviser Registration and Ongoing Reporting Obligations under the Advisers Act
Spring is a busy time for investment advisers because they are required to submit their…
Changes Coming to Rule 10b5-1
The Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) strives to allow properly informed investors to safely…
Cryptocurrency ICO Issuers on Notice After SEC Seminal DAO Report
In 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) significantly cracked down on unregistered Initial Coin…
Amending Section 36(b) of the 1940 Act: Creating Too High of a Standard?
1. What is Section 36(b)? Mutual funds have long been an important vehicle for individuals…
SEC – Don’t Throw Away Your Shot! A Renewed Call for a Uniform Fiduciary Standard to Protect Individual Investors
On November 10, 2016 Fordham University’s School of Law’s Corporate Law Center, in partnership with…
Symposium Panel: Are We Ready for the Next Financial Crisis
On October 30, 2015, Richard Squire of Fordham University School of Law, Eric Grossman…