Securities

Expert Analysis

• How To Work With Regulators During Internal Investigations

  

  The recent courtroom battle over the admissibility of statements made by former Deutsche Bank traders shines a spotlight on a potentially recurring problem — excessive government entanglement in an internal investigation. Counsel conducting such investigations should take certain steps to minimize the risk, say attorneys with Troutman Sanders LLP.

• Professional Athletes Should Beware Financial Fraud

  

  Recent financial fraud cases brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and federal prosecutors around the country can hopefully serve as a warning to professional athletes and encourage caution when working with financial advisers, say Kevin Muhlendorf and Colin Cloherty of Wiley Rein LLP.

• Merely A Setback For CFTC Market Manipulation Cases

  

  The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission last month suffered a stunning blow to its expansive interpretation of market manipulation in its case against DRW Investments. But this does not quite spell the end for such cases, says Daniel Chirlin of Walden Macht & Haran LLP.

• Guest Feature

  The Subtle Art Of Fred Fielding

  

  He was White House counsel to two presidents. When Reagan was shot, he explained the chain of command to a four-star general. And until a few years ago, many people still thought he was Deep Throat during the Watergate scandal. Fred Fielding of Morgan Lewis & Bockius may be the quintessential Washington insider. White and Williams attorney Randy Maniloff learned more.

• How Life Sciences Cos. Can Prepare For Legal And PR Crises

  

  Life sciences companies are susceptible to a wide range of crises that could expose them to legal liability and destroy their reputations. Sometimes, however, the greatest risks will come not from the facts that led to a crisis, but from the company's response, say attorneys at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

• Opinion

  Ohio's Risky Foray Into Bitcoin: Part 2

  

  By interacting with a cryptocurrency institution for tax payments, Ohio is exposing its operations to a potential cyberattack. In addition, the noxious mix of federal and state regulatory requirements creates a foggy compliance labyrinth, even for a U.S. state, says John Reed Stark of John Reed Stark Consulting LLC.

• A Look At New IRS Guidance For Discounting Unpaid Losses

  

  The IRS recently proposed regulations for discounting unpaid losses under Internal Revenue Code Section 846. This necessary guidance, affecting both long- and short-tail insurers, removes obsolete regulations following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, say Kristan Rizzolo and Graham Greene of Eversheds Sutherland LLP.

• 10 Tips For Law Firms To Drive Revenue Via Sports Tickets

  

  Many law firms have tickets or luxury suites at sporting events to host clients and prospects. Matthew Prinn of RFP Advisory Group and Matt Ansis of TicketManager discuss some of the ways that firms can use those tickets effectively.

• Opinion

  Ohio's Risky Foray Into Bitcoin: Part 1

  

  Last month, cryptocurrency hit yet another milestone when Ohio began accepting bitcoin payments for taxes. However, Ohio’s treasury, or any other state or federal government entity, should be the very last institutions to even consider accepting this dubious form of payment, says John Reed Stark of John Reed Stark Consulting LLC.

• Inside Key ABA Guidance On Attorneys' Cybersecurity Duties

  

  A recent opinion from the American Bar Association provides useful guidance on attorneys’ obligations to guard against cyberattacks, protect electronic client information and respond if an attack occurs, says Joshua Bevitz of Newmeyer & Dillion LLP.