K&L Gates is a global law firm that publishes detailed legal analyses and updates on regulatory and legislative developments across various jurisdictions. Their blog content covers a broad range of legal topics including financial regulation, intellectual property law, corporate governance, and legislative reforms. The firm provides insights into changes in regulatory frameworks such as short selling regimes, trade mark systems, copyright amendments, and fund tokenisation. Their publications often focus on practical implications for compliance, procedural changes, and strategic considerations for clients operating in complex legal environments. K&L Gates' content is aimed at legal professionals, businesses, and stakeholders seeking informed perspectives on evolving legal landscapes.
By: John ReVeal and Linda Odom
On 9 October 2025, FinCEN issued Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Suspicious Activity Reporting Requirements (FAQs). They address four specific issues that have needed clarification with respect to suspicious activity report (SAR) filings.
First, the…
The Federal Court has ordered Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) to pay AU$5.8 million in civil penalties following a 2022 data breach involving its then-newly acquired Medlab Pathology business. The breach affected over 223,000 individuals whose data was accessed and infiltrated…
By: Rob Pulham, Cameron Abbott, and Maryam Ahmed
Not to be outdone by its regional peers, New Zealand updated its privacy laws with the passing of the Privacy Amendment Act 2025 (the Act) last month: see the NZ…
By: Gayle Bowen, Shane Geraghty, Mathieu Volckrick, and Dr. Philipp Riedl
In a letter dated 1 October 2025, the European Commission has announced that it will not adopt any non-essential Level 2 acts in respect of AIFMD…
By: Jennifer R. Gonzalez, Jessica D. Cohn, and William F. Cole
On 30 September 2025, the eve of the government shutdown, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order granting the Texas Stock Exchange LLC’s (TXSE) registration…
By: Judith Rinearson, Linda Odom, and Joshua L. Durham
Google’s recent announcement of the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) raises a range of fascinating legal questions. The concept behind AP2 is to have a payment system that allows consumers…
By: Keri E. Riemer, Richard F. Kerr, and Win Gustin
On 30 September 2025, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management (Staff) issued a no-action letter confirming that, with respect to the placement and maintenance of crypto assets, it…
By: Jim Bulling, Ben Kneebush and Thais Fernandes
In February this year, ASIC released a discussion paper seeking industry engagement on actionable ideas to enhance the operation of both public and private markets.
On 22 September 2025, ASIC released…
The Federal Court of Australia has clarified when a successful patentee must make an election for pecuniary relief in Vehicle Monitoring Systems Pty Ltd (VMS) v SARB Management Group Pty Ltd (SARB) (No 13) [2025] FCA 1078.
Under Australian…
By: Jessica D. Cohn and Yonathan Y. Tewelde
On 25 September 2025, staff from the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Divisions of Examinations, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets hosted a webinar discussing the amendments to Regulation S-P…
