SEC Expands Employer Cutbacks in Compensation for Erroneous Compensation Awards | Samuel Estreicher | Verdict

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to broaden the use of forfeiture of executive compensation as a regulatory tool with an increased emphasis on making employers do the clawing-back themselves. In October 2022, the SEC adopted the new Rule 10D-1, 17 C.F. R. §240.10D-1, or “Listing Standards for Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation,”…

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Lawmakers Reach Landmark Agreement On Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Privacy Legislation – Privacy Protection

Key Points On Sunday, April 7, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) struck a deal on a comprehensive federal bill, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), marking the first such proposal to gain bipartisan, bicameral support with the backing of Chair…

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EEOC finalizes pregnancy accommodation rule

Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced on Monday its final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, clarifying that abortion is included under “pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions” that are protected under the…

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Virtual Asset Services Provider Legislation – Fin Tech

The Cayman Islands’ position as a hub for the establishment of FinTech structures has been enhanced by the introduction in 2021 of the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (VASP Act) as amended, which provides invaluable regulatory oversight for innovative virtual asset business. This article will explore the key features of the VASP legislation and the…

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