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Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB)
large Institutional Investors that must have at least US$100 million invested in Securities or under management. Qualified Institutional Buyers are the permitted Purchasers of Securities in Rule 144A Financing. See Rule 144A.
Freemium
a pricing strategy that offers a basic version of a product to users for free with the goal of selling them additional features for a fee.
Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery)
the process of identifying, collecting, reviewing, and producing relevant ESI in connection with a pending litigation or investigation. eDiscovery processes may differ depending on local rules, case law, and matters.
Governance
the “G” in ESG. Governance is the structure that directs how a company is controlled. It is typically outlined in bylaws, stock ownership guidelines, articles of incorporation, and committee charters. Governance rules, processes, and systems set forth transparent outlines to organize a company’s day-to-day management and disclose to investors how the company will achieve its goals.
Quiet Period
in a registered Securities offering, the Prefiling Period for the Issuer is a Quiet Period—so called because the Issuer must be very careful not to make any oral or written offers prior to filing the Registration Statement. Consequences of being “loud” during the Quiet Period include a cooling off period and a substantial delay in the deal timeline. See Prefiling Period and Gun Jumping.
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No Privilege for Funder Diligence: The English Commercial Court Differentiates Between Funding Litigation and Conducting It
The English Commercial Court judgment in White v. Uber London Ltd underlines the distinction between funding litigation and conducting litigation, highlighting the disclosure risks arising from investigatory materials created in connection with prospective litigation.
Cryptoasset Lending in the Gaps: MiCA, ESMA Q&A 2883, and the Regulatory Future of Cryptoasset Lending
Recent developments signal that the regulatory treatment of cryptoasset lending may be shifting.
Crypto Vaults: US Regulatory Considerations
Crypto vaults are drawing regulatory attention, with a recent statement by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce addressing the application of federal securities laws to these structures.
FCA Confirms Changes to UK MiFID Transaction Reporting Regime
The changes will reduce the scope and lessen the long-term compliance burden for firms, albeit with a short-term cost.
European Commission Publishes EU ETS Review, Proposing Significant Reforms
The proposed changes to the carbon pricing policy intend to balance industrial competitiveness with climate goals.
EU Methane Regulation: European Commission Recommends Delaying Penalties
New recommendations clarify compliance solutions for import requirements and propose a suspension of penalties for three years.
SEC Proposes to Make Electronic Delivery the New Normal
The proposal would establish an opt-out model in which e-delivery is presumed unless a recipient affirmatively elects to receive paper.
FCA Proposes Reforms to Remuneration Codes
The FCA is proposing to replace the existing Remuneration Codes for AIFMs, MiFID investment firms, and UCITS management companies with a single consolidated Code.