Over the past several years, class action litigants have flooded federal dockets with Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) cases against companies that embed Facebook's Pixel tool on their websites.

In the article, the authors highlight key components of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act ...

Spearheaded by Katten's Financial Markets and Funds practice, the report examines how heads of investment can use direct investments as part of a dual investment strategy for pursuing multiple investment goals and improving portfolio performance.

On February 8, 2011, the IRS announced a special voluntary disclosure initiative that will be available through August 31, 2011, for taxpayers who have undisclosed foreign financial accounts.

Joshua Rubenstein, national chair of Katten's Private Wealth Department, is editor of the first edition of the Law Over Borders Comparative Legal Guide Private Client.

Check your mail and respond immediately. NYC mailed Pied-à-Terre surcharge notices to owners of high-value residences without confirming primary vs. secondary status; respond promptly using the notice's web link and PIN to avoid a substantial surcharge.

On March 22, 2022, the New York State Assembly's Environmental Conservation Committee voted to advance legislation that would impose a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency proof of work ("PoW")...

On December 10, 2024, the federal government unsealed an indictment in federal court in Indiana, charging Chinese national Guan Tianfeng (Guan) for his role in allegedly breaking into thousands of Sophos Ltd.

In an article for Wealth Management: Trusts & Estates, Private Wealth partner Louis Laski reviewed the historical context and recent case law surrounding disclosures of gift...

In a Citywealth article on the rise in litigation levels in multiple jurisdictions due to financial and geopolitical uncertainties, Partner Joshua Rubenstein, National Chair of Katten's Private Wealth...

On May 17, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced it will be issuing a revised set of sanctions regulations against South Sudan.

Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.

The article looks at the recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Van Loon v. US Treasury and its significant implications...

On June 30, the Joint Commission announced it is transforming its accreditation process, promising a more streamlined, relevant, and supportive process for hospitals and healthcare organizations.

On December 31, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) finalized a two‑year delay of the effective date for the anti-money...

In a development that implicates the tension between the rights of criminal defendants to be represented by counsel of their choice, and the right of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”)...

Private placement life insurance (PPLI) has been characterized as a tax loophole for the ultra-wealthy, but is that characterization accurate? This analysis examines the mechanics, regulatory framework, and evolving accessibility of PPLI, challenging common misconceptions about how these insurance products actually work and who can benefit from them.

On March 28, the staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued two press releases announcing the withdrawal of two previous advisories that reflected the agency's heightened...

On May 16, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously approved amendments to Regulation S-P, which imposes new rules relating to cybersecurity breaches...

The insurance-dedicated separately managed account market has reached a critical inflection point, moving from theoretical concept to scaled implementation for ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices. As distribution channels expand across broker-dealers, independent RIAs, and major bank platforms, the competitive landscape is being reshaped by operational infrastructure and multi-channel accessibility rather than investment performance alone.