In this article, Nathan Steineker analyzes how the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in Anderson v. Intel Corp. and the Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule may jointly reshape ERISA fiduciary standards and expand the use of alternative investments in defined contribution plans.
Stella Brocker analyzes a recent class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk, where a jury found that he committed securities fraud during his 2022 Twitter acquisition. She analyzes whether Musk’s actions legally constituted securities fraud and the broader policy implications of this verdict. Ultimately, she argues that the current securities fraud regulations should be modified to allow for actions brought under a lower standard of culpability to hold rich and powerful actors accountable for negligent behavior on social media.
In this article, Emma Wozniak examines how the SEC v. Coinbase case highlights the ongoing struggle to define cryptocurrency regulation, as the SEC’s dismissal of its lawsuit against Coinbase signals a shift toward a very different regulatory approach.
In this article, Elias Aidun explores the unintended consequences of the Corporate Transparency Act’s recent enforcement shift, examining how exempting domestic companies weakens financial crime prevention and creates new regulatory challenges.
In this article Carrington Calder examines the recent criminal charges against stock guru and media personality Andrew Left. The results of the case could refine Supreme Court precedent and clarify case law surrounding securities fraud schemes.
In this blog Carrington Calder examines upcoming Supreme Court cases that could change pleading standards for victims of securities fraud. Depending on the Court’s interpretation of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, the decisions could provide more opportunities for shareholder plaintiffs.
Kate Brewer explores the possible First Amendment considerations of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s so-called “gag-rule” as it pertains to Elon Musk’s request for Supreme Court consideration.
In this article, Tanner Dowdy explains the risks inherent in commercial banking, discusses how bank charters and deposit insurance mitigate those risks, and introduces the concept of full reserve banking through Special Purpose Depository Institutions.
In this article, Tanner Dowdy argues that any change in the securities laws to accommodate secondary trading for “unicorns” should be met with a selective disclosure rule.
Notes and Comments Editor Tanner Dowdy examines the SEC's first Reg BI enforcement action to provide guidance to Broker Dealers.
