Perspectives on Corporate & Securities

On August 10, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a joint proposal to amend Form PF,[1] a reporting form for SEC-registered reporting private fund advisers to require enhanced periodic disclosures.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 121 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2023, with an additional six attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 40 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, under a reconstituted Commission, is signaling a new era of aggressive enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act. 

As use of cryptocurrency investment has increased throughout the world, regulators have faced a bevy of novel questions, especially related to applying different strains of law to regulate novel digital assets.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted a new standard called Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)[1] that shifts the focus on protecting customers first and foremost. Although the regulation possibly puts certain customers first, it leaves some important areas vulnerable. 

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm and two partners have been shortlisted for the annual LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards.

Partner Jill Steinberg spoke with The American Lawyer about ArentFox Schiff’s new Reproductive Health Task Force and the legal challenges that were created when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Partner Jennifer DePalma spoke with Law360 on her recent move to ArentFox Schiff’s Corporate & Securities practice, to which she brings 20-plus years counseling private and public companies, as well as venture capital and private equity investors, on all aspects of corporate and securities matters.

ArentFox Schiff announced today the expansion of its Corporate & Securities practice with the addition of Partner Jennifer DePalma in the firm’s San Francisco office. Jen will primarily counsel technology companies on securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

ArentFox Schiff LLP announced today the launch of its Reproductive Health Task Force to counsel clients on legal issues stemming from the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced last week that it will now require electronic submissions via its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system for certain applications.

On June 14, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an order charging private equity adviser Energy Capital Partners Management, LP (ECP) with Investment Advisers Act violations in connection with a 2018 take-private transaction.

On March 30, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in a three-to-one vote of its commissioners divided along political lines, approved the issuance of proposed rules regarding special purpose acquisition companies.

On May 25, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to enhance and modernize Section 35(d) of the Investment Company Act, known as the “Names Rule,” to provide protection to investors.

The 2022 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 77 ArentFox Schiff attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 19 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.

Many investment funds, advisors, and companies have been working to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment practices, but the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new disclosure and reporting requirements.

ArentFox Schiff represented Tuthill Corporation on the sale of the Fill-Rite and Sotera brand and assets to the Gorman-Rupp Company for $525 million, completed May 31, 2022.

The 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 66 ArentFox Schiff attorneys as leaders in their field.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been named to BTI’s Client Service All-Stars 2022 for delivering superior client service: Partners Paula Morency, Caroline Turner English, Ann MacDonald, and Matthew Prewitt.

ArentFox Schiff advised Altaris Capital Partners on the approximately $241 million take-private acquisition of Intricon Corporation, an international joint development manufacturer engaged in designing, developing, engineering, manufacturing, and packaging.

ArentFox Schiff Chairman Anthony Lupo and Firmwide Co-Managing Partner Joseph Krasovec were quoted on executing the merger between Arent Fox and Schiff Hardin, one of the largest law firm combinations announced in 2021.

ArentFox Schiff is representing Clearwater Compliance LLC (Clearwater) in its definitive agreement for the take-private acquisition of CynergisTek, Inc., a leading cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and IT audit firm.

If yours is one of the many companies considering new employment incentives, enhanced benefits, and retention bonuses, you should also consider taking another look at your non-compete covenants at the same time. They might already be outdated and unenforceable.

We represented Global Blockchain Acquisition Corp. on its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at a price to the public of $10.00 per unit. The offering closed May 12, 2022.

ArentFox Schiff New York Partner and IBA Power Law Committee Co-Chair Sarah A.W. Fitts will moderate a panel discussion on renewable fuels on Tuesday, May 17 at the Bocconi School of Law in Milan.