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SEC Roundup 81: Crypto Clarity at the SEC—New Approaches, New Hope
The SEC's posture toward crypto is changing—and for the first time in years, there’s real engagement with the industry. In this episode, ICAN co-founder Nick Morgan is joined by Troy Paredes, former SEC Commissioner and founder of Paredes Strategies, and Rodrigo Seira, special counsel at Cooley and ICAN advisory board member, to discuss the agency’s evolving approach to regulating digital assets.

Nicolas Morgan
8 hours ago1 min read


SEC Roundup 80: Challenging the SEC’s Silent Sanctions and Lifelong Penalties
ICAN co-founder Nick Morgan and ICAN Senior Legal Director Mark Hiraide speak with Dr. Thomas J. Powell about his long road from settlement to silence in a story that highlights the lasting impact of SEC administrative bars.

Nicolas Morgan
Apr 251 min read


SEC Roundup 79: SEC Backs Off Dealer Rule, But Legal Uncertainty Remains
ICAN co-founder Nick Morgan speaks with Daniel Austin and Suzan Rose from the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) about how the SEC has used litigation to expand dealer obligations, what recent court decisions mean for the industry, and what could come next.

Nicolas Morgan
Apr 241 min read


SEC Roundup 78: Is the MSRB Unconstitutional?
American Securities Association has challenged the constitutionality of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

Nicolas Morgan
Mar 231 min read


SEC Roundup 77: Andrew Left and the First Amendment
Andrew Left's attorney Eric Rosen discusses petition seeking clear SEC rules on when investors can trade after publicly commenting on...

Nicolas Morgan
Mar 51 min read


SEC Roundup 76: First-Ever Vacated Trading Suspension May Require SEC to Pay Fees
4.5-year legal battle that uncovered concerning issues with SEC staff's presentation of facts to the Commission for trading suspension.

Nicolas Morgan
Feb 201 min read


SEC Roundup 75: Father/Son Duo Challenge SEC "Death Penalty"
Father-son investment advisory duo challenge potential lifetime industry bars through SEC administrative proceedings.

Nicolas Morgan
Jan 311 min read


SEC Roundup 74: DC Circuit Deals Blow to FINRA
A groundbreaking DC Circuit decision against FINRA just rocked the financial regulatory landscape.

Nicolas Morgan
Dec 20, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 73: Expect Dramatic Enforcement Changes in 2025
Hear subject matter experts discuss the SEC Enforcement Division's annual report and trends to watch in 2025.

Nicolas Morgan
Dec 15, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 72: Court Strikes Down SEC Dealer Rule
Hear from Marisa Coppel, Head of Legal for Blockchain Association.

Nicolas Morgan
Dec 2, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 71: SEC Sues Victims of SolarWinds Hack
The SEC recently imposed nearly $7 million in penalties against four public companies that were customers of SolarWinds when it was hacked.

Nicolas Morgan
Nov 10, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 70: Andrew Ceresney on Dropped SEC Accounting Bars, Pt. 2
Hear from former SEC Enforcement Director and current Debevoise partner Andrew Ceresney about his federal court litigation.

Nicolas Morgan
Oct 18, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 69: SEC Drops Accountant Proceedings, Pt. 1
In a dramatic reversal, the SEC has dismissed all pending, contested administrative bar proceedings against accountants.

Nicolas Morgan
Oct 4, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 68: NFT Artists Sue SEC
Hear Song-a-Day Jonathan Mann and Brian Frye describe what led them to file a complaint in federal court against the SEC over artistic NFTs.

Nicolas Morgan
Aug 9, 20240 min read


SEC Roundup 67: Supreme Court Opinion and Criminal Trial Shake Up Insider Trading and 10b5-1 Plans
Former SEC attorney and current Akin Gump partner Peter Altman discusses SEC Rule 10b5-1, criminal insider trading, and Chevron deference.

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Aug 5, 20240 min read



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