Kevin Muhlendorf

Jan 24, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Lauren Lerman |Kevin Muhlendorf |Duane Pozza

After years of regulatory uncertainty, the highly anticipated federal government changes in support of digital assets are beginning to take shape under President Trump. This week brought two big announcements – an Executive Order and the creation of a new Crypto Task Force by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Through these developments, the crypto industry is getting a preview of coming attractions but will have to wait a little longer for the main event.

Nov 12, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kevin Muhlendorf

In the second installment of this two-part interview, host Kevin Muhlendorf continues the conversation on the complexities of parallel investigations with Brian Young, Director of the Whistleblower Office at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC). They discuss the key differences between Dodd-Frank and False Claims Act whistleblower programs, the process and protections for whistleblowers, and the significant financial incentives involved.

Nov 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Megan Brown |Michelle Karavas |Kevin Muhlendorf

Continuing its controversial and aggressive approaches to cybersecurity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently charged four current and former public companies for purportedly “materially misleading disclosures” about cybersecurity intrusions and risks.

Sep 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kevin Muhlendorf

Welcome to the Parallel Proceedings Podcast, hosted by Kevin Muhlendorf, a partner in Wiley's White Collar & Government Investigations Practice who also leads the firm's Securities Enforcement and Litigation Team. Kevin, a former federal prosecutor and SEC enforcement attorney, shares insights on current events and hot topics and examines challenges executives and organizations face during parallel criminal and civil investigations.

Jun 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | Sydney White |Kevin Muhlendorf

On June 24, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) added to its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DI) related to disclosure of Material Cybersecurity Incidents. The five new questions and answers address the need for an Item 1.05 of Form 8-K disclosure related to various ransomware scenarios.