Regulations

SEC Signals Shift in Crypto Regulation with SAB 122, Reversing Key Accounting Requirements

Learn more about the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 122, which marks a major shift in crypto regulation, easing liability rules for custodians and signaling a new approach to oversight.

Fiduciary Duties and ESG Compliance Risks: Key Lessons from Spence v. American Airlines

Read more about the Spence v. American Airlines ruling, which exposes ESG compliance risks and highlights challenges in balancing corporate goals with fiduciary responsibilities.

Managing AI Risks: A Privacy-Focused Approach for Compliance Officers

Explore how compliance officers can use proactive strategies and cross-functional collaboration to address AI risks, from privacy concerns to data sourcing.

Improper Data Collection Suit Against Google Will Proceed

Read more about a class action by Android users claiming improper data collection by Google after they disabled the Web and App Activity settings.

UK Considering Targeted Ban on Ransomware Payments

Discover why the UK is considering a policy that forbids entities that are part of critical national infrastructure from making ransomware payments.

Texas Sues Allstate for Alleged Data Privacy Violations

Read more about why Texas sued Allstate in a pivotal case for consumer data privacy violations, alleging illegal data collection from millions of Americans.

Preliminary Injunction Halts Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act

Read more about a district court halting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), citing federal law conflicts, and what this means for financial institutions and future compliance.

Clarifying New Jersey Protections Against Algorithmic Discrimination in AI

Discover how New Jersey’s new guidance addresses algorithmic discrimination in AI and automated tools, ensuring compliance with the Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

DEI Lawsuit Against Target Will Go Forward

The DEI lawsuit alleges that the company’s Pride campaign “tanked the brand’s profits” without warning of the risk of adverse reactions in its SEC filings.

Fifth Circuit Limits OFAC’s Authority Over Immutable Smart Contracts

The Fifth Circuit ruled that immutable smart contracts aren’t “property” under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), reducing OFAC’s regulatory power and reshaping blockchain oversight.