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SEC Chair Gary Gensler has set out an ambitious regulatory agenda. In testimony, speeches, and interviews, he has put forward a substantial set of rulemaking priorities for the staff and Commission to consider. Among these priorities are: 1) disclosure regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, including the impact of business on climate change; 2) disclosure and liability obligations for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs); 3) regulatory oversight of crypto currency; and 4) equities trading and market structure, including payment for order flow (PFOF).
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Repairing the Foreign Agents Registration Act
By Harry Sandick and George Carotenuto
In recent years, mostly due to the well-publicized prosecution of Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, FARA has become more of a focus for federal prosecutors. As a result, white-collar attorneys have been consulted more often about whether particular conduct requires registration under the Act.
SCOTUS Hears Arguments In Doctors’ Good Faith Defense to Prescribing Controlled Substances
By By Robert J. Anello and Richard F. Albert
When is a doctor a doctor and when is a doctor a drug dealer? In early March, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in two consolidated cases — Ruan v. United States and Kahn v. United States — to address where that line is drawn.
Strategies for Advising Foreign Clients As DOJ Pursues Extraterritorial Criminal Cases
By Emil Bove
This article addresses some issues to consider, including foreign arrest procedures, contesting extradition, and engaging with prosecutors before a defendant arrives in the United States.
Crypto Executive Order ‘Both a Landmark and a Question Mark’
By Andrew Goudsward
The Biden administration released its long awaited executive order on cryptocurrency, directing a range of federal agencies to study and assess a litany of issues related to digital assets, including cybersecurity, money laundering and climate impact.