NEWS & INSIGHTS
Hong Kong Capital Markets​
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In July 2024, a Hong Kong court sentenced three people to imprisonment after they were found guilty of false trading in the shares of Ching Lee Holdings Limited following an investigation by the Securities and Futures Commission. More​
Cybersecurity Risk​
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In July 2024, a federal judge substantially curtailed the SEC's closely watched enforcement action against SolarWinds and the head of its information security group relating to the company's public disclosures of cybersecurity risks. More​
DEI and ESG
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In January 2025, Meta announced that it is ending its major DEI programs across the company. More​
Non-Compete Clauses
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The FTC has filed its opening brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ryan LLC et al. v. Federal Trade Commission, the case in which the plaintiffs are challenging the validity of the FTC’s rule banning most noncompete agreements. The new administration may ultimately withdraw the rule and drop the appeal.
Beneficial Ownership Interest Reporting​
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The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on the national injunction issued by a lower court that paused the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act, a law requiring companies to disclose their true ownership. More​