ArticleInternational Private Client ForumThe session will involve an interactive War Game analyzing how global power will be configured over the next 12 months following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.WorldwideWealth ManagementKatten
Podcast(Mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation | Equifax, CrowdStrike & Cybersecurity (Podcast)Cybersecurity continues to dominate headlines, concern investors and have substantial and very real implications for asset and wealth managers. In the data-rich world of investment management, understanding...United KingdomTechnologyKatten
ArticleUS Treasury Announces That The Corporate Transparency Act Will Not Be Enforced Against Domestic Companies, Their Beneficial Owners Or US CitizensAs noted in our previous Corporate Advisory, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on February 27, 2025, that it will not take enforcement action against...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawKatten
ArticleCARB - Enforcement AdvisoryOn December 1, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released an enforcement advisory, announcing that it will not enforce Senate Bill (SB) 261, which requires certain entities that do business in California and have $500 million or more in annual revenue to publish a biennial climate-related financial risk report. United StatesEnvironmentKatten
ArticleFly Carbon Neutral? Qantas Accused Of Greenwashing In New ComplaintQantas Airways is facing a formal complaint lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) by the Environmental Defenders Office...United StatesEnvironmentKatten
ArticleCFTC No-Action Reinstates Broad Registration Exemption For Institutional CPOs, Pending Further ActionOn Friday, December 19, the Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Markets Participant Division published a new no-action letter – CFTC Staff Letter 25-50...United StatesFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleIt's DSRO Exam Time For FCMs: Be Letter 25-38 Prepared!For futures commission merchants (FCMs) that are clearing members of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, it’s that time of year: Time for the annual examination of the FCM’s operations and financial controls by their designated...United StatesFinance and BankingKatten
ArticlePost-Election Shift: Securities Industry Anticipates Business-Friendly SEC Under Trump AdministrationPost-election, securities industry professionals are pondering the new administration's impact on the regulatory environment and their businesses.United StatesFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleSDNY US Attorney Clayton Cautions Enforcement Activity Could Be Coming To Prediction MarketsPrediction markets have drawn increased attention from both market participants and regulatory bodies, as trading volumes on these platforms have reached new highs.United StatesFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleSEC Grants Further Relief From Including Personally Identifiable Information In CAT ReportingOn February 10, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted relief exempting industry members from reporting a natural person's name, address, and year of birth to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). United StatesFinance and BankingKatten
ArticlePreparing For The Avalanche Of Uninsured Patients Survival Strategies Include Bold InitiativesThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings federal Medicaid changes that will significantly impact health care providers, especially those serving large uninsured populations in South Florida.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKatten
ArticleFederal-Style CFIUS Review May Be Coming To TexasThe article discusses the introduction of HB 5007 by the Texas Legislature, which proposes the creation of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment (TCFI). United StatesGovernment, Public SectorKatten
ArticleTMA Chicago Midwest Podcast Hosted By Paul Musser | Jamie Sprayregen On His Illustrious Career And Industry TrendsIn this episode of the TMA Chicago Midwest podcast, Jamie Sprayregen, Vice Chairman at Hilco Global, shares insights from his journey in the field of restructuring, the serendipitous events that shaped his career...United StatesInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKatten
ArticleGil Soffer Publishes Commentary In Crain's Chicago Business On The Importance Of Collaboration In Funding The ArtsKatten Chair Gil Soffer published a commentary in Crain's Chicago Business discussing the firm's longstanding partnership with the Goodman...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKatten
ArticleCalifornia Regulator Finalizes CCPA Rules For Automated Decision Making, Cybersecurity Audits And Risk AssessmentsOn July 24, 2025, during its scheduled Board Meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted unanimously to finalize rules governing the use of automated...United StatesPrivacyKatten
ArticleChicago City Council Authorizes Housing Department Loan RestructuringsOn September 19, the Chicago City Council amended the city's municipal code to give the housing commissioner new wide-ranging authority to restructure affordable housing loans and grants. United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionKatten
ArticleCalifornia Governor Signs Bills To Reign In Deepfakes And AI WatermarkingOn September 19, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed three bills designed to address the ethical concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and protect individuals from the misuse of digital content.United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleCrypto In Focus: Regulation, Risk And The Road Ahead– Part 1 (Video)There are new regulations and developments virtually every day for the space of digital assets and crypto. In this first part of a three-part series...United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleSEC's 2025 Exam Priorities Include Cybersecurity And AIOn November 21, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Division of Examinations (the Division) released its 2025 examination priorities. United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleUS House Of Representatives Pass The Take It Down ActOn April 28, 2025, the US House of Representatives voted 409-2 to pass S.146, the Take it Down Act. The bill aims to stop the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) created illicit imagery and Deepfake Abuse. United StatesTechnologyKatten