To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week.
I. Introduction
I’ve seen many changes during the more than 30 years I’ve defended securities class actions. The types of claims have evolved. From the indiscriminate claims that led Congress to pass the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“Reform Act”), to the IPO laddering claims of the late 1990s, to the corporate-scandal claims…

Building: The Future – Focussing on the Issues
Through this series, we will interrogate different aspects of the use of AI in the construction industry, with articles and discussions looking at particular issues in detail, including:
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On August 1, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of a new task force dedicated to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance innovation and efficiency across the agency. This initiative, led by Valerie Szczepanik, SEC’s newly appointed Chief AI Officer, marks a significant step in the agency’s commitment to integrating this technology…