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Planning for the Regulation and Enforcement of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Technologies In 2025
While change is a constant in the privacy, security and technology arena, 2025 is poised to be a landmark year. New technologies will continue to radiate through the economy — and our lives — while the new Trump Administration is likely to emphasize innovation over protection, reward maximization over risk minimization, and incentivizing over enforcing.
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Have Corporate DPAs Become Less Certain and Beneficial After Boeing?
Corporate deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) have become a key part of white-collar criminal enforcement. Once seen as an efficient and definite way to resolve an investigation, have corporate DPAs become less certain and beneficial over time?
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Mitigating AI Risk In Light of Increasing Regulatory and Shareholder Scrutiny
Driven by promises of increased efficiency and innovation, companies spanning a wide variety of industries are rapidly adopting and investing in artificial intelligence (AI). The explosion of interest in AI has also spurred the attention of the SEC and private shareholder plaintiffs. Companies should continue to closely consider their public statements related to AI and implement appropriate precautions when discussing their AI initiatives.
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Fifth Circuit Weighs In On Constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act
Events have moved swiftly and symptomatically lately in the Fifth Circuit. Long known as the circuit with the greatest skepticism of federal regulation of the economy, it turned its attention to the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires non-exempt companies to report the identity of their beneficial owners.
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Third Circuit Orders SEC to Clarify How Securities Regs Apply to Digital Assets
In a 72-page opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit directed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify for Coinbase Global Inc. “how and when the federal securities laws apply to digital assets” like cryptocurrencies and tokens.
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Does Your Corporate Compliance Program Reasonably Prevent Fraud? New UK Guidance Demands It
This article first discusses the legal backdrop of the UK’s new strict liability law and then summarizes what companies need to know about the new UK guidance, with particular emphasis on the areas where it expands on the ECCP.
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Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for TCPA Compliance
Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies that ensure compliance and reduce liability.
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Potential Antitrust Risks When Using AI-Driven Pricing Tools
Companies need to seriously consider the potential antitrust risks when using AI-driven or algorithmic software-based third-party services for things such as pricing or inventory management. These tools can increase efficiency, but, depending on specifics, can also lead to serious antitrust risks.
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Investigating Potential Misconduct Can Reduce Compliance Risks With DOJ Uncertainty
Although it remains to be seen to what extent the DOJ’s robust and aggressive approach to corporate enforcement will change in the forthcoming administration, companies should continue to take compliance seriously and make the necessary investments to prevent, detect and remediate misconduct.
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Instant Payment Platforms Bring Compliance Challenges
it has become clear that there is a growing and more pronounced regulatory scrutiny of instant payment systems. As the financial system continues to innovate and improve efficiency, financial institutions are encouraged to adopt a risk-based approach and periodically update their sanctions compliance controls and related technology solutions to ensure that they remain commensurate with the sanctions risks presented by instant payment systems.
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