Over the past years, businesses across all industries have experienced various changes and challenges in business valuation due to the constantly changing market. Several factors, including geopolitical issues, difficulties in workforce management, and inflation, continue to add up to these difficulties. With the uncertainties ahead, valuing business remains a tough call.
The enactment of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) provides sweeping changes in employer-sponsored retirement savings plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). This landmark legislation promises to improve retirement outcomes through simplified plan administration and increased employees’ participation in plans and retirement savings. These changes to the retirement savings rules are expected to pose drastic changes to the retirement plan procedures. Thus, large and small plan sponsors should stay close to the developments surrounding this legislation and take immediate actions to address the forthcoming changes. Listen as a panel of distinguished thought leaders and practitioners organized by The [...]
This year is poised to bring new developments that will fuel securities litigation. More enforcement activities are likely to take shape as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) persists with its aggressive regulatory agenda. With recalibrated penalties for specific violations, the agency shows no sign of easing its clamp on traditional and newer securities fraud issues. As increased compliance challenges loom on the horizon, industry participants must therefore be cognizant of the potential risks and act pre-emptively to avoid violations. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the significant trends and issues in securities [...]
Inventions involving artificial intelligence (AI) continue to face several issues on patentability as it does not qualify as the inventor in US patent applications. The amendment to Section 256 of the America Invents Act removed the deceptive intent requirement while still allowing the correction of inventorship. Although this could resolve incorrect inventorship, patentees may not always agree to adjustments and dispute a claim instead. Thus, posing a myriad of issues on invalidation and unenforceability of patent applications for AI-related inventions. These and other developments underscore the need for patent owners and businesses alike to stay updated with emerging regulatory trends [...]
The need for banks and other financial institutions to design their Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program is paramount to mitigate financing risks and, most importantly, ensure conformity with the heightening BSA/AML regulations. Adopting a risk-based approach that focuses on detection and mitigation measures from potential illicit financial transactions is at the core to avoid hefty fines and legal liabilities. Moreover, banks and financial institutions must keep themselves abreast with emerging regulatory developments to avoid pitfalls. Join a panel of key thought leaders assembled by The Knowledge Group as they delve into an in-depth discussion of [...]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has actively pursued significant enforcement actions for FY 2023 H1 period, zeroing in on various violations within the securities industry. Notably, the SEC has taken measures against unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges and securities offerings while continuing to ramp up its enforcement efforts in the ESG space.
Antitrust laws have long played a critical role in ensuring fairness in the marketplace. However, as the business landscape continues to evolve, so do the legal intricacies surrounding the antitrust laws. This year, courts are facing significant challenges, including the inclusion of uninjured class members, establishing ascertainability, and the role of economic analysis in antitrust class actions. Join renowned thought leaders and legal practitioners as they delve into the intricacies of antitrust class certification in light of ever-changing standards. Attendees can expect a comprehensive discussion of the latest developments focusing on recent court decisions that significantly impact class certification requirements. [...]
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a series of disastrous setbacks in 2022 which resulted in significant losses This great turmoil underscores the volatility risks in the crypto landscape. Regulators are also ramping up its enforcement efforts to protect consumers and address increasing illicit activities. As an aggressive government crackdown is anticipated in the coming months, industry participants must keep an eye on emerging developments to avoid legal pitfalls.
Tax controversy is as a major concern of businesses across industries primarily due to intensified scrutiny on tax avoidance practices. As the market rapidly evolves, tax disputes are becoming more prevalent both domestically and globally, posing significant challenges for multinational companies. These companies often find themselves entangled in tax disputes across different jurisdictions, placing a considerable strain on their resources.
Recent Supreme Court rulings involving white collar fraud prosecutions have sparked a reevaluation of prosecutorial power and legal boundaries. These decisions may make it more difficult for federal prosecutors to bring charges related to suspected financial schemes including bank fraud, money laundering and insider trading. In two related cases stemming from alleged corruption during the tenure of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Court continued a trend of pushing-back against perceived prosecutorial overreach by the U.S. Department of Justice. On the same day the Court announced its decisions in the Cuomo cases, an influential Boston-based federal appeals panel overturned the [...]
Competition laws ensure all companies, regardless of size or power, have fair opportunities to succeed in their markets. However, rapid technological advancements have made it difficult for antitrust bodies to regulate certain industries. This leaves companies with little guidance on how to continue developing innovative products and services without being hindered by overly restrictive regulations or resorting to anti-competitive practices. Hence, as the antitrust landscape continues to evolve, businesses and their counsel must proactively monitor regulatory trends and updates as well as revisit their compliance programs to avoid exposure to risks and future liabilities. Join a panel of key thought [...]
The adoption of technology in the legal field has made courts rethink the traditional system. However, even with advanced means, ensuring the preservation and protection of people’s rights remains challenging for litigators and appellate lawyers. These and other developments in this field underscore the need for practitioners to stay updated on the various approaches and tools that they can leverage to optimize their appellate strategy. Listen as a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends facing appellate practice groups. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical [...]
