The US SEC Asserts Jurisdiction Over Initial Coin Offerings
After much anticipation, in July 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that it would…
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Blockchains and Laws. Are they compatible?
Any distributed ledger needs to conform to data requirements in the countries in which it operates. A new white paper explores the status quo and the way forward.
Mind the (Gender Pay) Gap [Webinar, 21 June]
Given the proliferation of legal standards and requirements around the world, taking on gender pay equality can be quite challenging for multinational employers.
Financial Services Industry Tax Briefing (New York, 2 May)
The final session of our 2017 Financial Services Industry Tax Briefing Series, focused on Tax Audits and Disputes.
Annual Global Pensions Conference (Chicago, 18 September)
Market volatility, increased life expectancy and pension fund deficits have made pension risk management a high priority for employers.
Bitcoin and Virtual Currencies: Welcome to Your Regulator
The CFTC has been aggressive in addressing wrongful conduct involving Bitcoin derivatives and spot Bitcoin transactions. (Harvard Business Law Review)