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This is the fifth part in our 2023 series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations. Up next: ESG.

In one of the first intellectual property cases involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a federal jury found that the sale of "MetaBirkin" NFTs violated Hermès International SA's ("Hermès'")...

The joint statement points out the recent liquidity risks that crypto-asset-related entities have presented.

We have reported previously regarding the FDICs efforts to better police representations regarding deposit insurance ...

Companies often hire celebrities to promote their goods and services. It is an efficient and lucrative way to generate attention and interest in brands. Keep in mind that individuals...

Last year, as we laid out the landscape for congressional investigations in 2022, we noted that Democratic control of both the House and Senate enabled members of Congress to use investigations...

On February 9, 2023, the SEC announced that Kraken had settled charges alleging that it violated securities laws by failing to register the offer and sale of its "crypto asset...

This post is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of the Safeguarding Rule. Rather, it is intended to highlight some of the key requirements for fund managers should the SEC adopt the rule...

Cryptocurrencies have been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Their values have plummeted leaving investors out of pocket.

On February 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Examinations (the "Division") published its 2023 Examination Priorities report, in which it highlighted key compliance areas...