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At the bottom of the stack in investment fund structures, there are generally “real” assets—things like equity interests in portfolio companies, mortgage loans, commercial receivables, maybe even bricks and mortar. Fund finance transactions, though, are by design crafted to be at several levels removed from such underlying assets….By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

In the past few decades, great progress has been made for the LGBTQ community in many facets of life, including the workplace. However, inequities and discrimination still exist, highlighting that there is still work to be done. What does this mean for Pride today? Lighthouse’s Sarah Barsky-Harlan, Executive Director of the Customer Experience Group, Lon…

We conclude this two-part blog post on using Artificial Intelligence (I) and Machine Learning (ML) in risk assessments. By embracing AI and machine learning, compliance professionals can elevate their risk assessment capabilities, drive more informed decision-making, and position their organizations for long-term success in an increasingly complex and volatile business landscape. Today, we conclude with…

On May 23, 2024, the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (the “J5”) published an advisory note for financial institutions, identifying red flags associated with crypto-related illicit activities.  The J5 is a collaborative partnership of tax authorities from the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands….By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

In the Biden Administration’s continuing effort to reduce the risk of cybersecurity spyware from foreign adversaries, including Russia, the United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued a final rule (Rule) on June 16, 2023, entitled “Protecting Americans’ Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries” and also amended a previously issued rule (“Securing the Information and Communications Technology…

Hunter v. Daimler Truck North America, LLC, 2024 WL 834592 (Sup. Ct. Waterbury, Feb. 22, 2024) – This matter involved an accident where a box truck driver fell asleep and veered to one side of the road, flipping the vehicle in the process. An approaching freightliner was unable to avoid colliding with the vehicle….By: Marshall…

Faircloth v. Main Street Entertainment, Inc., 2024 WL 972238 (Fla. Mar. 7, 2024) – This case involved a motor vehicle accident involving an allegedly intoxicated and underage driver and a pedestrian. At the time, the 20-year-old intoxicated driver struck the 18-year-old intoxicated pedestrian, causing catastrophic injuries….By: Marshall Dennehey

On June 25, 2024, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (“American Equity”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access sensitive data through a compromised email account. In this notice, American Equity explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…

On June 27, 2024, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (“Lurie Children’s Hospital“) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that hackers were able to access the organization’s computer network. In this notice, Lurie Children’s Hospital explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…

On June 27, 2024, Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that a June 2023 cyberattack compromised confidential information in the company’s possession. In this notice, Coastal Orthopedics explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…