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SEC’s Win in ‘Shadow Trading’ Case Shines Light on Corporate Trading Policies

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The circumstances of individual cases may differ, but we all know that insider trading involves using material, non-public information to buy and sell a company’s securities. But what if you possess inside information about one company that...

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Trump’s Loose Lips Risk Running Afoul of SEC

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Restraint has never been Donald Trump’s strong suit. The former President seemingly lashes out at any perceived slight within earshot, leading to countless public feuds with everyone from Pope Francis to C-list celebrities to the mainstream...

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No Fear of AI Here: Survey Reveals Little Worry Among Compliance Pros Over Use of AI

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As big business has embraced the promise of artificial intelligence, questions and concerns among professionals, consumers and investors about the potential negative effects of AI have tempered the allure of innovation and improved bottom l...

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SEC Adopts Rules for Speedier 13D Disclosures to Keep Pace with Modern Market

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The popular culture of the 1970s was awash in flared jeans and wide lapels. And in the world of finance, the decade also saw the first rules regarding beneficial ownership reporting go into effect.  Though technology made the world faster a...

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Securities Class Action Settlements Hit 15-Year High in 2022

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Securities class action lawyers appear to have had a banner year in 2022, according to a new report. Data from economic and financial consulting firm Cornerstone Research indicates that settlements in securities class action cases hit a 15-...

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