The Financial Markets and Funds team reviewed a significant recent decision by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissing a proposed class action against Seeking Alpha, Inc., ruling that the financial content platform falls within the “publisher’s exclusion” from the definition of an investment adviser. 🔍 Key Takeaways: - Publisher's Exclusion: The court reaffirmed that Seeking Alpha's activities fall within the "publisher's exclusion," protecting non-personalized publishing activities from regulation as investment advisers. - General and Regular Circulation: The court clarified that financial publications do not need to adhere to a strict, predictable schedule to qualify for the exclusion, as long as they are advertised and sold in an open market and updated regularly. - Customization vs. Personalization: The decision distinguished between general content filtering and personalized investment advice, emphasizing that customizable features do not equate to individualized advice. 💡 This case emphasizes the importance of structuring services carefully to avoid crossing into regulated investment advisory activities. For a detailed analysis and to understand the broader implications, read the full advisory: https://bit.ly/3MGbkiN Adam Bolter, David Dickstein, Christian Hennion, Alexander Kim, Richard Marshall #ClassAction #InvestmentAdvisers #FinancialInformation
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Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. We strive to be a firm of first choice for clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services nationally and globally. While Katten offers an extensive range of legal services across numerous industries, our core areas of practice include corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, private credit, intellectual property and trusts and estates. Among our clients are a wide range of public and private companies, including a third of the Fortune 100, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. The firm has a uniquely flexible and entrepreneurial culture that fosters partnerships with our clients. Knowing the law is not enough. We understand our clients’ business objectives and address their legal needs in a manner that is consistent with the “big picture.” We have earned a reputation for being trusted business advisors, and we demonstrate our value every day in the successful results we achieve. Katten further understands the advantage of diversity within the firm, and is consistently honored for its diversity program. We value the talents and perspectives of our diverse teams of attorneys, which enhance our ability to successfully serve our clients. Katten and its attorneys serve the community with the same unwavering dedication, commitment to hard work and legal excellence that they bring to all matters handled by the firm. Through our pro bono program, attorneys and other legal professionals give their time, resources and talent to serve individuals and organizations in need, to engage in important national litigation, and to partner with local legal service providers to ensure access to the justice system. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Katten refers to Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and the affiliated partnership
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, trusts and estates, antitrust, bankruptcy, international trade, employee benefits and executive compensation, employment, environmental, public finance, and tax
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Stay ahead with the August 2024 edition of UK Financial Insights from Katten. In this issue: 🔍 Discover the Latest in ESG Reporting Requirements 🎙️ Tune Into (mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation - this episode explores high-profile cybersecurity breaches and ransomware attacks, providing crucial insights for asset managers and financial services professionals. 📜 Learn About FCA Consultations on UK Wholesale Markets 🌍 Review the UK Overseas Funds Regime Final Rules 🏢 Navigate Exercising Break Clauses in Commercial Leases Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Mhlaap #UKFinancialInsights #FinancialServices #UK #ESG #CyberSecurity Chris Collins, Ryan Hansen, Carolyn Jackson, Nathaniel Lalone, Thomas Laurer, Ciara McBrien, Sara Portillo, Rhodri Preece, Neil Robson, Edward Tran, Gavin Vollans, Brigitte Weaver, Christy Wilson
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🗞️ We are excited to share the August 2024 edition of Quick Clicks, filled with the latest in privacy, data and cybersecurity news. In this issue, you'll find insights on: ▪️ FinCEN's proposed rule to strengthen/modernize financial institutions' programs for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism ▪️ The American Bar Association's opinion on ethical considerations for attorneys using generative artificial intelligence ▪️ High-profile breaches such as the Equifax data scandal and the recent CrowdStrike outage ▪️ A key copyright case to watch in 2024 with many parallels to pending complaints against AI companies ▪️ The Federal Trade Commission's new rule banning fake consumer reviews Read more: https://bit.ly/3XfjCnC Trisha Sircar, Christopher Cole, Mike Justus, Susan Light, Neil Robson, Alexander Kim, Eli Krasnow #KattenQuickClicks #Privacy #Cybersecurity #AI #Artificialintelligence #Copyright
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💡 Financial Markets and Funds Partners David Dickstein, Christian Hennion and Richard Marshall, with Associate Nicholas Gervasi, AIA, explore the significant implications and potential pitfalls of federal pay-to-play restrictions for federally registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers related to Harris-Walz campaign contributions. With Gov. Tim Walz as the sitting governor of Minnesota, firms could be barred from being compensated for advisory services provided to certain Minnesota state governmental entities and pension plans under Rule 206(4)-5 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Our team offers insight into how to navigate the rules and what financial service firms need to be aware of regarding their personnel's political contributions and activities. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xho3xh #Campaign #USElection #PayToPlay #CampaignContributions
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📅 Dan Davis will serve as a panelist for the "Election Update" session of the FIA Forum on September 18. The panelists will discuss how the outcomes of US elections at state and federal levels affect commodity market participants. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4clgJpv #LegalEvents #FIA #FIAForum #Commodities
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On April 2, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an amendment establishing new rules for the “QPAM Exemption," which is the main exemption relied upon by investment advisers and managers who provide services to employee benefit plans and individual retirement accounts that are subject to certain “prohibited transaction” rules under ERISA and/or the Internal Revenue Code. This advisory by Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Partners Mitchel Pahl and Shira Selengut discusses changes and requirements under the new rules, including providing notice to the DOL within 90 calendar days of first reliance on the QPAM Exemption. Kate Saracene, Andrew Skowronski Read more: https://bit.ly/46ST2DW #ERISA #EmployeeBenefits #ExecutiveCompensation
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📅 Join us for a conversation with Professor STEVEN KEITH PLATT, lecturer of Applied AI at the Quinlan School of Business. The discussion will include: ▪️ Practical capabilities and limitations of AI and GenAI ▪️ Cutting-edge applications such as AI agents ▪️ Real-world examples of AI and GenAI use cases in marketing and advertising ▪️ Practical approaches to legal and regulatory issue spotting and compliance for advertising and intellectual property counsel Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eDRsBKgd Mike Justus #KattenAdChat #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #IPLaw
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🤝 In collaboration with Morgan Stanley’s Legal and Compliance Division – Women’s Inclusion Network, Katten hosted a digital detox workshop. 📴 The program explored the impact of digital connectivity on our mental health, how 24/7 technology access affects our ability to recharge, and provided strategies for effective recharging tailored to high-performance lifestyles. Lunch was served in our New York office, followed by a networking reception. Thank you to our speaker, Kara Hardin, and those who joined us. #MentalHealth #DigitalDetox
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💡 Katten's own Danette Edwards, Partner and Co-Chair of Securities Enforcement Defense, recently provided her insights to CFO Dive on a major court decision in the SolarWinds case impacting the SEC's cybersecurity enforcement strategy. Danette's analysis underscores the relief this decision brings to issuers and certifying executives, who now have precedent to combat alleged internal control violations in cyber matters. However, she cautions that the fight for defendants isn't over, as serious fraud charges remain in this particular case and the ruling doesn't eliminate the possibility of disclosure controls claims in future cybersecurity cases. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cwJfVy #CyberSecurity #Enforcement #SEC #Cyber #SecuritiesEnforcement
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Private Wealth Partner Kevin T. Keen, TEP was recognized as an On the Rise Winner in the 2024 Texas Legal Awards, an accolade that honors Texas’ most promising lawyers under the age of 40 who have exemplified leadership qualities and demonstrated expertise in litigation, in-house or transactional work as well as pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work. Honorees will receive their awards during the Texas Legal Awards celebration in Dallas on October 15. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dscry5 Texas Lawyer #PrivateWealth #TexasLegalAwards #Leadership #LegalAwards
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