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February 3, 2023
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Federal Reserve Narrows the Crypto Activities of Member Banks
Custodia Bank was denied Federal Reserve membership, while certain crypto principal activities are deemed presumptively not appropriate for member banks.
February 3, 2023
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Delaware Chancery Court Extends Oversight Duties to Non-Director Corporate Officers
Non-director officers may face liability for failing to properly oversee the corporation’s affairs and ignoring “red flags” within their “areas of responsibility.”
February 3, 2023
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In the Clamor About Climate Change, Don’t Ignore Natural Capital
This article traces the growth of interest in natural capital, recent developments in nature-related initiatives, and opportunities for companies across multiple industries to prepare for increased scrutiny of their impacts on, and exposure to, nature.
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European Healthcare & Life Sciences Market Update 2022
The second edition report explores key emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges for the end of 2022.
Preparing for the New Data Privacy Landscape
The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®
The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.
Biodiversity
the wide-ranging variety of life forms that inhabit a particular Habitat or ecosystem. Biodiversity or a lack thereof can have important implications for the health of the world’s ecosystems.
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Rent Roll
a list of tenants of a Property that typically includes the Rent payable and the expiration date of the Leases.
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Goxxed / Goxed
to have suffered losses or other ongoing issues due to the failure of Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Mt. Gox. Generally, describes the victims of a Cryptocurrency Exchange that (i) discontinues operations due to technical or system issues, (ii) is forced to shut down, or (iii) files for bankruptcy.
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Biomimicry
an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to man-made problems by emulating nature’s patterns and strategies. Biomimicry also occurs naturally in the wild.
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Float
American soft drink with ice cream floating in it, often with whipped cream and a bright red cherry on top. In the corporate world, the name given to taking a company public, “floating” its shares on the applicable stock exchange.
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February 01, 2023
FCA Publishes “Areas for Improvement” for Firms on Consumer Duty Implementation
The FCA has reviewed firms’ progress to embed the Duty into their businesses, providing good and poor practice examples for firms to improve and direct their implementation work.
January 27, 2023
Acting Comptroller Confronts “Too Big to Manage” Issue
The Acting Comptroller of the OCC discussed the limits of large bank manageability and the steps that regulators can take to address the risks posed by size and complexity.
January 20, 2023
New House Subcommittee to Prioritize Crypto Oversight
The Financial Services Committee seeks to bring order to an industry many say has suffered from lack of proper rulemaking.
January 05, 2023
ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2023
Navigating a global patchwork of ESG regulation and enforcement while preparing for greenwashing claims and other ESG litigation will likely be among the main concerns for companies in 2023.
January 04, 2023
High Court Confirms Nuanced Approach to Waiver of Privilege
A recent decision reminds litigants about the dangers of referring to legal advice in witness statements.
December 22, 2022
European Commission Proposes Reform on Liability Rules for Artificial Intelligence
The directives aim to assist claimants in proving the causation of damages and product defectiveness in complex AI systems, creating legal certainty for providers.
December 20, 2022
New York Department of Financial Services Issues Crypto Guidance for Banks
Digital asset activities of licensed institutions must be approved and will be assessed for potential safety and soundness risks.