United States: Compliance

Too often, companies only think seriously about data privacy when they need to follow legally required regulations or when a privacy breach has already occurred. Privacy isn't always the fun project teams want to work on, but it lays a strong foundation that will serve your company well in a crisis. Rebuilding a damaged reputation is difficult and time-consuming, whereas earning and maintaining customer trust provides a lasting business advantage.

In this episode, we unpack a recent NAD decision involving Dorel Juvenile Group’s AI-powered CryAssist technology and the growing scrutiny around how companies market AI-enabled features...

Tender offers for equity securities now need only remain open for 10 business days, instead of twenty, under an Exemptive Order released on April 16, 2026.

The Second Circuit recently addressed two novel questions in securities law: whether a reverse stock split constitutes a "sale" under Section 12 of the Securities Act, and what level of traceability is required to establish Section 11 liability when connecting securities to allegedly defective registration statements. The court's ruling in Knapp v. Barclays PLC provides significant limitations on issuer liability and establishes important precedents for defendants facing similar Securities Act challenges.

This newsletter compiles recent federal and state consumer protection enforcement actions, regulatory announcements, and advertising challenge decisions from April 2026. It covers FTC settlements involving timeshare exit schemes, student loan debt relief companies, "Made in USA" claims, multilevel marketing operations, and junk fees, alongside state attorney general actions and National Advertising Division rulings on comparative advertising claims.

The SEC Staff has extended temporary relief for foreign private issuer directors and officers struggling to meet Section 16 beneficial ownership reporting deadlines due to war-related disruptions in the Middle East.

Explore how businesses can proactively manage disputes arising from tariff volatility and political uncertainty in this mini-podcast series.

Who purchases charged-off debt, and how do these transactions actually work? This episode explores the specialized world of debt buyers, examining how they evaluate portfolios through legal...

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed regulation addressing ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting investment alternatives for 401(k) plans, with particular focus on facilitating the inclusion of alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. The proposal establishes a process-based safe harbor framework that identifies six key factors for fiduciary consideration, reinforcing ERISA's emphasis on prudent process over investment outcomes. What implications will this guidance have