The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") recently rescinded guidance requiring FDIC-supervised institutions ("banks") to give notice to the FDIC before engaging in crypto-related activities.

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act has been amended to require directors and officers of foreign private issuers (FPIs) to comply with Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting requirements, beginning on March 18, 2026.

The SEC has proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, a comprehensive framework introducing two new offering exemptions and a conditional safe harbor for crypto investment contracts. This regulatory initiative aims to address the challenges of applying traditional securities laws to digital assets while providing clarity on when crypto assets cease to be investment contracts.

The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have issued new proposed regulations addressing transition relief and grandfathering provisions for foreign government investors under Section 892.

On July 29, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to approve an order (the "In-Kind Order" or the "Order") to permit in-kind creations and redemptions by authorized participants...

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The German Federal Court of Justice has issued a landmark ruling on management equity incentive programs, addressing the validity of call options and expulsion clauses when managers depart from private equity-backed companies.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed a Long-Term Investment Fund (LIF) framework to allow retail investors to access...

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 fundamentally transforms UK corporate criminal liability by making organisations automatically liable for any criminal offence committed by senior managers acting within their authority, with no defence for having prevention procedures in place. This sweeping reform extends far beyond economic crime to encompass the entire spectrum of UK criminal law, from data protection and health and safety to environmental violations and modern slavery. How should organisations with senio

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The Securities and Exchange Commission officially adopted the "EDGAR Next" changes to its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system ("EDGAR") on September 27, 2024.

At the 2025 Private Credit and BDC Forum in New York City presented by Dechert, Deloitte and Lincoln International, Dechert partner Harry Pangas moderated a discussion with leaders from Bain Capital, Barings, Dechert, Deutsche Bank and Stellus Capital on their latest takes on the estimated US$3 trillion private credit market and the BDC space

This newsletter presents four court decisions handed down in recent months.

In 2025, private equity firms are increasingly turning to dividend recapitalizations to return capital to investors amid a sluggish exit environment.

The revisions take effect immediately and were published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2025. Notably, in her announcement, Acting Chairman Pham acknowledged the "nearly boundless discretion" the CFTC has "to investigate and prosecute violations of the law, and [to impose] sanctions and penalties that are rarely challenged."

The question arises in an MDL, In re Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation (C.D. Cal. MDL No. 3052). In that MDL, product liability claims stemming from car thefts...

On October 30, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued the state's first appellate court decision addressing whether Colorado recognizes claims for medical monitoring without manifested physical injury.

Confidentiality is not Guaranteed: The English Courts have provided welcome clarification on the parameters of the implied arbitral duty of confidentiality and have warned it is not guaranteed.

The FTC proposes new enforcement guidelines requiring clear disclosure when businesses use consumer data to set personalized prices, while California's privacy agency launches its first enforcement actions against data brokers. Meanwhile, Meta agrees to pay up to $17.2 billion and implement sweeping product changes to protect teen users on Instagram and Facebook.

On September 2, 2025, the staff of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the staff of the Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint statement.