Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart

2 weeks ago | corpgov.law.harvard.edu | Tami Stark |Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart |Joel Cohen

Artificial intelligence, Crypto, enforcement, SECMore from: Joel Cohen, Ladan Stewart, Tami Stark, White & CaseTami Stark, Ladan Stewart, and Joel Cohen are Partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Ms. Stark, Ms. Stewart, Mr. Cohen, Maria Beguiristain, Brent Wible, and Robert DeNault. Paul Atkins has taken the reins of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Dec 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart

Introduction2024 marks the final year of Gary Gensler's term as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Gensler SEC has been aggressive on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts. In response, the financial industry has fought back in sometimes unprecedented ways, including through legal challenges to the SEC's rulemaking and enforcement programs.

Aug 1, 2024 | lawjournalnewsletters.com | Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart

CryptocurrencyCybersecurityRegulationA decision in the SEC’s enforcement case against Ripple Labs was hailed as vindication for the industry’s position that the SEC lacks the proper legal authority to regulate crypto. However, several conflicting rulings followed. So where does the crypto industry go from here? The answer is not so simple. For years, the crypto industry has raised serious concerns about the lack of “regulatory clarity” in the cryptocurrency space.

Aug 1, 2024 | lawjournalnewsletters.com | Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart

CryptocurrencyRegulationWhite Collar CrimeA decision in the SEC’s enforcement case against Ripple Labs was hailed as vindication for the industry’s position that the SEC lacks the proper legal authority to regulate crypto. However, several conflicting rulings followed. So where does the crypto industry go from here? The answer is not so simple. For years, the crypto industry has raised serious concerns about the lack of “regulatory clarity” in the cryptocurrency space.

Jul 12, 2024 | law.com | Joel Cohen |Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart |Robert J. DeNault

In a major victory for the securities defense bar, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that the Securities and Exchange Commission cannot force defendants facing fraud charges into administrative proceedings before the SEC’s in-house judges. Though its contours will likely be litigated in the coming years, this ruling has effectively put a stop to the SEC’s use of its in-house courts for most litigated enforcement actions.