Law360: Securities /securities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: Securities Copyright 2025 ĂŰĚŇĘÓƵ. en-US Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:32:35 +0000 SEC Signals Openness To Novel Crypto ETPs /securities/articles/2361089?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2361089 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appears to be laying the groundwork to approve increasingly innovative crypto exchange-traded products with a staff statement on disclosure expectations and the recent approval of a novel fund, but experts said the commission's openness comes with a focus on fulsome disclosure. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:37:39 +0000 Peloton Execs Resolve NY Investor Suit Over Treadmill Risks /securities/articles/2360553?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360553 A New York federal judge has approved a deal resolving derivative claims against the leadership of fitness company Peloton Interactive Inc., settling allegations of safety issues with its Tread+ treadmill by requiring governance reforms and awarding $1.75 million in attorney fees and costs. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:09:14 +0000 CEO Seeks Exit From Crypto Investors' Fraud Suit /securities/articles/2360914?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360914 The alleged co-CEO of purported crypto projects accused of duping investors out of tens of millions of dollars with false promises of returns has filed a motion to escape the suit, arguing he was not involved with the formation of the projects. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:32:00 +0000 Implant Co. Sues Zimmer Biomet In Del. Over Milestone Miss /securities/articles/2361140?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2361140 A securityholder representative for biomaterial implant developer Embody Inc. has accused Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. of buying Embody and then immediately undermining the new subsidiary's ability to hit product development milestones worth some $120 million, according to a recently unsealed complaint. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:14 +0000 Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers /securities/articles/2354744?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2354744 It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:12:44 +0000 The Moments That Shaped The Universal Injunction Case /securities/articles/2360694?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360694 The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:02:36 +0000 My Opera And Baseball Careers Make Me A Better Lawyer /securities/articles/2332681?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2332681 Though participating in opera and the world of professional baseball often pulls me away from the office, my avocations improve my legal career by helping me perform under scrutiny, prioritize team success, and maintain joy and perspective at work, says Adam Unger at Herrick Feinstein. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:59:35 +0000 A Look At DOJ's Dropped Case Against Early Crypto Operator /securities/articles/2356576?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2356576 The prosecution of an early crypto exchange operator over alleged unlicensed money transmission was recently dropped in Indiana federal court, showcasing that the U.S. Justice Department may be limiting the types of enforcement cases it will bring against digital asset firms, say attorneys at Greenberg Traurig. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:16:29 +0000 The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court /securities/articles/2360386?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360386 The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:09:59 +0000 Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review /securities/articles/2360220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360220 The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:45:13 +0000 Capital Markets Upturn Sets Stage For Second-Half Rebound /securities/articles/2357095?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2357095 Deals attorneys are approaching the second half of 2025 increasingly confident that capital markets' activity will accelerate despite potential headwinds stemming from higher tariffs, interest rate uncertainties and geopolitical turmoil. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:30 +0000 Amid DEI Uncertainty, Cos. Face Pressure From All Sides /securities/articles/2360115?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360115 Attorneys have been analyzing the Trump administration's many pronouncements against diversity, equity and inclusion programs over the past several months, only to be left with questions as to what exactly "illegal DEI" is and what the government will do to police it. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:05:53 +0000 East West, Cathay Accused Of Enabling $20M NFT Fraud /securities/articles/2360565?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360565 A Texas investor who says he lost millions in a romance-driven NFT scam has expanded his legal battle, suing East West Bank and Cathay Bank in California federal court for allegedly ignoring red flags while scammers used accounts at the banks to siphon nearly $17 million from his family trusts. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:01:44 +0000 High Court Case Tops List of Securities Appeals To Watch /securities/articles/2359050?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2359050 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up at least one shareholder's lawsuit when it reopens its doors in October, and securities attorneys from both the plaintiff and defense bars will be watching that appeal and several others as the year moves forward. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:50:52 +0000 SEC Staff Shares Disclosure Guidance For Crypto ETPs /securities/articles/2360425?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360425 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff is providing more insight on its expectations around disclosures for novel crypto exchange-traded products, urging issuers to share risks specific to the product and use plain language over technical jargon to explain the business. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:36:38 +0000 Justices Won't Hear Crypto Firms' Venue Statute Case /securities/articles/2357730?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2357730 The U.S. Supreme Court has said it will not take up a petition from the Binance-branded U.S. exchange and an affiliated crypto data site to resolve what they call a circuit split in a case accusing Binance.US of artificially deflating the price of a cryptocurrency token by lowering its ranking on the Binance exchange. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:36:31 +0000 SeaCrest Adviser To Pay $161K For Cherry-Picking Scheme /securities/articles/2360745?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360745 A former SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC adviser will pay $161,000 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly carrying out a cherry-picking scheme through which he misappropriated more than $108,000. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:11:51 +0000 Policy Shifts Bring New Anti-Money Laundering Challenges /securities/articles/2354674?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2354674 In the second half of 2025, the U.S. anti-money laundering regulatory landscape is poised for decisive shifts in enforcement priorities, compliance expectations and legislative developments — so investment advisers and other financial institutions should take steps to prepare for potential new obligations and areas of risk, say attorneys at Linklaters. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:07:42 +0000 8 Ways Lawyers Can Protect The Rule Of Law In Their Work /securities/articles/2359493?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2359493 Whether they are concerned with judicial independence, regulatory predictability or client confidence, lawyers can take specific meaningful actions on their own when traditional structures are too slow or too compromised to respond, says Angeli Patel at the Berkeley Center of Law and Business. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:46:41 +0000 Atkins Says SEC Is Taking A Fresh Look At SPAC Regulations /securities/articles/2360631?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /securities/articles/2360631 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said Wednesday that regulators are reviewing recently beefed-up rules governing special-purpose acquisition companies as part of a broader policy of increasing public listings.