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The Latham FPI Guide
Includes the topics that are of most interest to foreign private issuers and their advisors when engaging in US capital markets transactions.
EU Directive on Representative Actions
The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®
The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.
Par/Par Value
in Bond land, Par Value is the stated value or face value of a Bond. So if a $1,000 Bond is redeemed at Par, it is redeemed for the full $1,000 (plus accrued Interest up to the redemption date). Bonds are said to be redeemed “above Par” or “below Par” if redeemed for more or less (as applicable) than their Par Value. The term is also used in loan world to describe the stated principal amount of a loan.
Immunotherapy
a treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infection and disease. The passive immunization of a person by administration of preformed Antibodies actively produced in another individual.
Bleed Off
not just what happens to the oil and gas industry when commodity prices hit rock bottom. The process of slowly Venting fluid from a vessel or system in order to equalize or relieve pressure from the vessel or system, and make the next phase of the operation possible. This process is often used at the end of a high-pressure test / treatment.
Parent
the main document in a Family (typically a cover email). Children are attached to Parents to comprise a single Document Family.
Forum Shopping
the process of selecting the most advantageous forum in which to commence legal proceedings in circumstances in which there is a choice.
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FCA Board Focuses on AI
A new publication from the UK’s financial regulator signals to firms that they should take steps to manage risks in the use of AI.
SEC Targets NFTs as Securities for the First Time
In its first enforcement action involving NFTs, the SEC focused on issuer marketing that promised outsized returns on investment and platform building.
FRB Clarifies Supervision of Digital Assets and Bank-Fintech Partnerships
A new program addresses innovative banking activities such as bank-fintech partnerships and digital assets while reinforcing guardrails around stablecoin activity.
European Commission Adopts the European Sustainability Reporting Standards
The adoption of the standards marks a key milestone for reporting under the CSRD.
EU-US Data Privacy Framework Goes Live: What Are the Practical Implications?
The new framework provides an additional route for personal data transfers from the EEA to the US.
SEC Adopts Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
The SEC has adopted new rules requiring companies to provide timely disclosures on Form 8-K and in annual reports about material cybersecurity incidents and risk management strategies.
SEC v. Ripple: A Tale of Two Token Transaction Types
A bifurcated decision in a highly anticipated digital assets enforcement action may not provide the clarity that market participants want or need.
Recently Enacted Health Data Privacy Laws in Washington and Nevada Pose Challenges for Businesses
Washington State’s landmark privacy law has inspired other states to pass similar laws with stringent requirements on a broad range of companies and processing activities.