From the Derivatives Practice Group: This week, the CFTC issued no-action relief to designated contract markets seeking to convert their existing perpetual style broad-based security index futures contracts into true broad-based security index perpetual futures.
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UK Announces Crackdown on Non-Compete Clauses and Long Notice Periods
If implemented, the proposals would upend the status quo – significantly limiting employers’ ability to stop departing employees from joining or setting up a competitor, and potentially capping the notice periods employers can require.
Speaking at the Innovation Nation Summit…
SEC Advances “Responsible Retailization” Package of Rule Proposals
Paired with its rule proposals, the SEC also issued five notices seeking comment on additional ways for individuals to qualify as accredited investors under Regulation D.
At its September 30, 2026 open meeting, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)…
Derivatives, Legislative and Regulatory Weekly Update (October 2, 2026)
From the Derivatives Practice Group: This week, the CFTC announced it is extending temporary no-action positions in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
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CFTC Staff Extends Brexit-Related No-Action Positions. On October 2, the…
SEC Opens Up Five-Year Sandbox for Tokenized Trading of NMS Stocks
In lieu of registration and the regulatory framework that would otherwise apply, the SEC has substituted a prescriptive disclosure, transparency, and recordkeeping regime for trading tokenized securities.
On September 17, 2026, the SEC issued a five-year exemptive order, which it…
U.S. Supreme Court Round-Up (September 2026)
Spearheaded by Miguel Estrada, the U.S. Supreme Court Round-Up keeps clients apprised of the Court’s most recent actions. The Round-Up previews cases scheduled for argument, tracks the actions of the Office of the Solicitor General, and recaps recent opinions. The…
Derivatives, Legislative and Regulatory Weekly Update (September 25, 2026)
From the Derivatives Practice Group: This week, the CFTC released updates to its FAQs Concerning Registrant and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies.
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CFTC Staff Releases Updates to FAQs Concerning Registrants and Registered Entity…
Webcast: FCA Enforcement in 2026: Key Trends and DOJ Initiatives
Join our lawyers for a recorded webcast as they analyze key developments in False Claims Act enforcement related to healthcare, government contracting, DEI, financial services, and trade, and offer practical considerations for companies across the range of industries for which…
Ted Boutrous Interviewed by NPR on White House Press Access Case
Partner Ted Boutrous was interviewed by NPR on a temporary restraining order restoring White House access to clients CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO. He called it “a fundamental free-speech and free-press case.”
“The First Amendment is intended to protect journalists…
FTC Amends Rules of Practice for Modifying Second Requests
The rule change is intended to bring greater transparency and predictability to the Second Request modification process during premerger review.
On September 24, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission published a final rule in the Federal Register amending its Rules of…