On January 14, 2022, a federal court in the Northern District of California endorsed the SEC’s novel “shadow trading” theory of insider trading. In SEC v. Panuwat, the Court held that a person can violate securities laws by trading in the securities of an issuer.
Twenty-five Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
Former Senator and Arent Fox Counsel Doug Jones and former National Security Adviser and Arent Fox Counsel Cissy Jackson discuss the Anti-Money Laundering Act and what businesses should keep in mind moving forward.
In November 2018, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions launched the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) China Initiative, to prevent, combat, and prosecute theft of intellectual property, technology, trade secrets, and other confidential and proprietary information.
Amec Foster Wheeler Energy Limited (the Company), a subsidiary of John Wood Group plc (Wood), a United Kingdom-based global engineering company, agreed to pay more than $41 million in penalties and disgorgement for alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).[1]
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that five practice areas have been ranked in Chambers USA 2021 guide, including a new nationwide ranking for Energy: Electricity (Transactional).
Arent Fox LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Government Relations and Government Enforcement & White Collar groups with former U.S. Senator Doug Jones and Cissy Jackson.
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Maggie Hickey has received the 2021 Vanguard Award by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI).
Arent Fox’s Investigations Blog provides legal updates and analysis on key enforcement news for companies and executives in highly regulated industries.
Anthony-Ray Sepúlveda was profiled in “My Weekday Workout,” a series detailing how attorneys have adapted their exercise routines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We know that PPP borrowers of any amount need to be ready if the government comes knocking. Today we’ll talk about HOW to best prepare, especially if you will be applying for loan forgiveness.
On January 8, 2021, US authorities announced that they reached an agreement with Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (Deutsche Bank) to resolve the government’s investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as well as a separate investigation into a commodities fraud scheme.
Twenty-four Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
Arent Fox Government Enforcement & White Collar Partner Michelle J. Shapiro was named Global Vice-Chair of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA).
US authorities announced that they reached an agreement with JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase) to settle criminal charges related to two distinct years-long market manipulation schemes involving hundreds of thousands of spoof orders on precious metals and US Treasury futures contracts.
Managing Partner Marci Eisenstein, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group Deputy Leader Maggie Hickey, and Construction Law Group Deputy Leader Heidi Rowe have been named to the 2020 Notable Women in Law list by Crain’s Chicago Business, which distinguishes female attorney leaders who have made significant contributions to their industry in the past 18 months.
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that 59 attorneys have been listed in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with six attorneys also being named a “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective areas of practice and location.
