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New York Commercial Division Rejects Claims Against Participating Noteholders in Uptiering Transaction
On July 17, 2025, the New York Commercial Division dismissed all claims brought by a group of noteholders of women’s bodywear retailer Hunkemőller International BV against the participating noteholders in an uptiering transaction in which the participating noteholders, led by Redwood, injected €50 million in new financing in exchange for new notes, while deprioritizing the plaintiffs’ notes. The court also dismissed the sole claim against the indenture trustee, Bank of New York, while it upheld...By: King & Spalding
[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day - NBA Betting Scandal-Prop Bets and Sports Books
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our aim is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Audio] NFTs on Trial: The Yuga Labs Verdict and What It Means for the Digital Frontier — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, hosts Ethan Ostroff and Genna Garver welcome Glenn Pudelka and Straat Tenney from the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group. They discuss the Ninth Circuit's pivotal decision in Yuga Labs v. Ryder Ripps, which recognizes NFTs as goods under U.S. trademark law. This ruling is a significant advancement in extending intellectual property protections into the digital realm, impacting brand owners and creators in virtual marketplaces. The conversation...By: Troutman Pepper Locke
[Video] AI Today in 5: November 4, 2025, The AI Gut Check Edition
Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest that pertain to AI. Top AI stories include: • Proactive AI. (FinTech Global):...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] ACI-FCPA Conference Speaker Preview Series - Mike Huneke on Trade, Tariffs and Corruption Risks
In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Mike Huneke discusses his panel presentation at the event, “Tariffs, Trade, and a New Frontier of Corruption Risks: Confronting Growing Compliance Pressures Stemming from a Seismic Global Trade Shift.” Some of the issues the panel will discuss are: • Examining the intersection of global tariffs and corruption; • The growing risks of bribery around tariffs. • There is a need for robust and ongoing due...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] Daily Compliance News: November 4, 2025, The No Idea Edition
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News—all from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest, all relevant to the compliance professional. Top stories include: • Trump claims to have no idea who CZ...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
UK Pensions: What's New This Week—November 2025
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions....By: A&O Shearman
Proposed Regulations to Withdraw Look-through Rule for Qualified Investment Entities – Changes Will Facilitate Foreign Investment in US Real Estate
On October 20, 2025, the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) that would withdraw the domestic corporation look-through rule adopted in the April 25, 2024 final regulations under Internal Revenue Code (Code) section 897 (2024 Final Regulations). In a positive development for the private funds market, the Proposed Regulations would restore the historical treatment of non-public domestic C corporations as...By: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
A New Era for Italy’s Investment Fund Toolbox – Insights Into the New Draft Legislation
As part of the implementation of Law no. 21 of March 5, 2024, designed to introduce a systematic review of the regime governing the Italian capital markets (the so-called Capital Market Bill), a draft legislative decree (the Draft Decree)—intended to introduce material changes to the regulatory framework governing the Italian capital markets set out in Legislative Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998 (the Italian Financial Act—IFA), including in the collective asset management space—has been...By: A&O Shearman
HUD Alert: Implications of the FY 2026 Appropriations Lapse for HUD-Financed Projects
Editor’s Note: This article summarizes information contained in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Contingency Plan for Possible Lapse in Appropriations 2025, issued September 29, 2025. It is intended to provide a general overview of how the FY 2026 appropriations lapse affects HUD-financed and HUD-assisted projects....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
SEC No-Action Letter Offers Path to Increased Voting Among Retail Shareholders
On September 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC’s”) Division of Corporation Finance issued a no-action response letter to Exxon Mobil Corporation that allows for the adoption of a retail voting program. The program—designed to address historically low participation among retail shareholders—permits ExxonMobil to seek standing voting instructions from retail shareholders to vote in accordance with the Board’s recommendations....By: Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
CFPB Rescinds Rule Creating Registry for Nonbank Enforcement Actions
The CFPB has formally rescinded its rule creating a registry for nonbank enforcement actions. The rule, proposed during the Biden Administration, would have required certain nonbank entities to register certain covered enforcement or court orders, and comply with ongoing, attested reporting requirements on the entity’s compliance with such orders....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
Horizon – News and Trends in Sustainability Law - October 2025
Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in sustainability. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....By: DLA Piper
UK Regulators Publish Effective Practices on Cyber Response and Recovery Capabilities
The Bank of England, UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published a joint document outlining effective practices in cyber response and recovery capabilities across systemic firms and financial market infrastructures (FMIs). The publication highlights practices drawn from firms' operational resilience self-assessments and is structured around the following four key areas:...By: A&O Shearman
Federal Reserve Governor Waller Introduces “Skinny” Master Account Concept and Signals Support for Payments Innovation
On October 21, 2025, Governor Christopher J. Waller of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) delivered opening remarks at the inaugural Payments Innovation Conference (the “Conference”). Governor Waller’s remarks included a discussion of the creation of a “skinny” master account to provide payment system innovators access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system without all of the features of a full-fledged master account....By: Mayer Brown
Portugal to Implement MiCA
Portugal is one of the few EU Member States where the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) is not in effect. This delay stems from a period of parliamentary instability, including two snap elections in two years, which resulted in a delayed adoption of the necessary implementation measures. Recently, however, the Portuguese government has submitted a law to parliament to implement MiCA, and parliament has approved the proposal....By: DLA Piper
ESRB Report on Crypto-Assets and Decentralised Finance
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has published a report highlighting trends and systemic risks associated with the crypto-asset ecosystem, with a particular focus on stablecoins, crypto-asset investment products and multi-function groups......By: A&O Shearman
The Rise of the Zombie Fund: Managing Regulatory Risk Associated with Long-Lived Fund Vehicles
Private fund managers and investors have long been haunted by the risk of a “zombie” fund: an investment vehicle that lasts well past its initial term, potentially creating regulatory risk. While every situation will present different challenges, certain issues arise time and again. Whether a sponsor is currently managing a fund that is at risk of exceeding its term or simply wants to plan ahead, these issues warrant careful consideration to avoid potential unwanted regulatory attention....By: Proskauer Rose LLP
Lacking Merit and First Watch
Dr. Phil Loses Trial Over His Media Startup’s Bankruptcy | The Hollywood Reporter - The case will proceed as a Chapter 7 liquidation after a U.S. bankruptcy judge rejected McGraw’s bid to keep it in Chapter 11....By: Seward & Kissel LLP
UK FCA Findings on Client Categorisation Practices in Corporate Finance Firms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings from its multi-firm review of client categorisation practices in corporate finance firms. The review assessed compliance with COBS 3 and COBS 4 requirements and identified both good practices and areas for improvement....By: A&O Shearman
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