Chad E. Silverman

Jul 25, 2024 | reuters.com | Anthony Dreyer |Karen M. Lent |Chad E. Silverman

Signage is seen outside of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020.

Jul 25, 2024 | today.westlaw.com | Anthony Dreyer |Karen M. Lent |Chad E. Silverman

(July 25, 2024) - Anthony J. Dreyer, Karen M. Lent and Chad E. Silverman of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP discuss the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's proposed changes to Rule 40.11 involving the prohibition on certain event contracts that enable parties to speculate on a specific event, such as those related to gaming.

Jun 14, 2023 | jdsupra.com | David Meister |Daniel William Michael |Chad E. Silverman

On June 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted two new rules to address misconduct in the security-based swaps market. The first rule prohibits fraud, manipulation and deception in connection with effecting or entering security-based swap transactions. Notably, this rule contains a specific prohibition against attempting to manipulate the prices or valuations of security-based swaps, including related payments and deliveries.