To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Recent warnings from the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the US Congress could translate into more aggressive scrutiny of trading plans adopted pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). In a speech delivered on June 7, 2021, SEC Chair Gary Gensler identified several "cracks" in Rule 10b5-1 trading plans that could allow for insider trading. 1 A few days later, the SEC released an updated rulemaking agenda, which includes amendments to the affirmative defense against insider trading provided by Rule 10b5-1 to corporate executives and directors