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Free Writings + Perspectives
SEC Division of Corporation Finance Adds Three New FAQs on Crypto Asset Classification
On November 2, 2026, the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the "Division") of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") added new Questions 1.4 through 1.6 to its…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
SEC Chair Atkins Discusses Returning to First Principles
By Renholding
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Luisa [del Rosal], for your generous introduction. Of course, I should also like to thank the Economic Club of Dallas for having…
Thompson Coburn LLP
David Kaufman Explores the Future of Capital Markets Regulation
In a recent Law360 article, Thompson Coburn partner David Kaufman examines legislative reforms that could shape the future of U.S. capital markets when Congress convenes in 2027. David writes that…
The D&O Diary
Reduced SEC Enforcement Activity in the 2026 Fiscal Year
The SEC has not yet released an official report of SEC Enforcement activity for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which ended September 30, 2026, but several other independent sources have released…
Global Financial Regulatory Blog
SEC’s Division of Examinations Announces 2027 Examination Priorities
The annual roadmap largely builds on prior themes while adding emphasis on areas such as economic conflicts and foreign omnibus accounts. By Laura Ferrell, Aaron Gilbride, Mike Hart-Slattery, Jennifer Y.…
Free Writings + Perspectives
FINRA Amends Rules 5110 and 5123; SEC Approves CIT Exemption
By Brian Hirshberg, Anna T. Pinedo
On October 21, 2026, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") published Regulatory Notice 26-19 announcing amendments to FINRA Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule – Underwriting Terms and Arrangements) and…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
If Elon Musk gifts SpaceX stock through Trump Accounts, it will come with a catch
By Teddy Groce
Elon Musk said on Monday that he will give every kid in America a share of SpaceX next year. He appeared to suggest the gift could land in Trump Accounts, thanking…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Does Stronger Securities Enforcement Lower Stock Prices?
By Renholding
How does stronger securities enforcement affect stock prices? The conventional wisdom is that it deters fraud, improves disclosure, and lowers the cost of raising outside capital, so shareholders should welcome…
The D&O Diary
The D&O Diary Podcast, Episode 8: Boris Feldman and the Future of Securities Litigation
By Sarah Abrams
Episode 8 of The D&O Diary Podcast series is now live. In this latest episode, we are joined by Boris Feldman, Partner and Global Co-Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
AFM and DNB report on tokenised securities
By Floortje Nagelkerke (NL), Julia van der Grint
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) and the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, DNB) issued a report on tokenisation of securities in the Netherlands.…