Crowell was proud to serve as a sponsor of the recent New York University School of Law symposium on “Charting the Future of Litigation Finance.” The symposium brought together over 200 leading lawyers, academics, policymakers, and judges for an engaging
FinTalk
FinTalk, published by Crowell & Moring LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues in financial services and related sectors. The blog covers topics such as management service organizations (MSOs) in law firms, third-party litigation funding and its regulatory frameworks in the US and UK, transparency and disclosure requirements for limited liability companies, and regulatory actions by financial authorities including FinCEN. It also addresses emerging areas like crypto-asset disputes and fintech regulatory challenges. The content includes analysis of legislative changes, compliance obligations, and enforcement actions affecting financial institutions, law firms, and investors.
Crowell Sponsors Flagship ACI Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance
Crowell is proud to serve as a sponsor of and speaker at the American Conference Institute (ACI) 20th annual flagship conference on economic sanctions enforcement and compliance over April 29-30, 2026. Crowell partner and co-chair of the Financial Services group,…
Drift Protocol Exploit: Why “Social Trust” Is the Newest Cybersecurity Gap
What You Need to Know
- Key takeaway #1: Threat actors are no longer just looking for software bugs; they are spending months building fake identities to “befriend” organizations and conduct corporate espionage.
- Key takeaway #2: The Drift incident reflects a
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Crowell Sponsors ACSS Annual U.S. Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls
Crowell was proud to serve as a sponsor of and speaker at the recent Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) annual U.S. conference on global sanctions and export controls. Crowell partners Anand Sithian and Caroline Brown spoke at the conference.…
Crowell Hosts NYC Private Debt Roundtable With Opus Connect
Crowell was pleased to host and sponsor Opus Connect’s recent NYC Private Debt Roundtable. The event drew a group of private debt leaders for engaging and thoughtful discussion around some of the key challenges private debt firms face today, and…
Crowell Sponsors ILFA Drinks & Discussion in New York
Crowell was proud to serve as a sponsor of the recent Drinks & Discussion hosted by the International Legal Finance Association (ILFA). The event on April 16 brought together over 150 leading practitioners, funders, and professionals from across the legal…
OFAC Expands Venezuela Sanctions Relief: New General Licenses 56 and 57, and Guidance on Reporting Obligations
On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Venezuela General License 56, “Authorizing Commercial-Related Negotiations of Contingent Contracts with the Government of Venezuela” (GL 56), and Venezuela General License 57…
OFAC Sanctions Cartel-Linked Casinos and Financial Enablers on the Southern Border
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six individuals and entities tied to Cartel del Noreste (CDN)—one of Mexico’s most violent drug trafficking organizations—including two CDN-affiliated casinos used for money laundering and
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Crowell Publishes Article on New York Crypto Bill in Law360
On Jan. 14, New York state Sen. Zellnor Myrie proposed legislation in the New York State Senate that would amend New York law to make it a criminal offense to operate a virtual currency business in the state without the…
CFTC Takes Additional Steps Toward Prediction Market Regulation: What You Need to Know
Overview
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) took formal steps toward establishing additional regulations for prediction markets. The agency issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting public input on potential new rules, and…