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A variety of regulatory issues face UK and EU banks considering whether to hold stablecoins: risk management systems, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering rules, capital treatment, liquidity and collateral value. skadden.com/insights/publi…

Congratulations to our 22 partners who were recognized among MergerLinks’ Top Dealmakers across North America, Canada, the U.K. and EMEA! The list highlights attorneys based on the value of announced deals for which they advised in 2024. Well done, all!

Congrats to June Dipchand, Howard Ellin and Neil Stronski on being named Dealmakers of the Year by The American Lawyer! Read more: skadden.com/about/news-and…

The anticipated wave of consolidation in the U.S. banking sector may be on the horizon, driven by a merger-friendly policy environment in 2025. Our attorneys discuss the convergence of competitive, economic and regulatory factors favoring more M&A activity.law360.com/articles/23090…

Christopher Bowers and Garrett Brodeur discuss the reemergence of the nondelegation doctrine — how it could shape future tax legislation and its broader impact on legislative authority. skadden.com/-/media/files/…

Three operating divisions of the CFTC jointly issued an advisory to provide guidance on the criteria they will use in deciding whether to make a referral to the Enforcement Division, filling an important piece of the puzzle for registrants. skadden.com/insights/publi…

Congratulations to Manuel Cachán and Glen Mastroberte for being named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers list, which recognizes “the top law professionals in the Los Angeles region for their ongoing efforts as outstanding legal stewards.” Well done, both!

Our updates on UK employment law: New amendments to the Employment Rights Bill; balancing competing beliefs in the workplace; the dropping of planned diversity rules for PCA/FRA regulated firms; and compliance issues for umbrella companies. skadden.com/insights/publi…

Hong Kong and Singapore feature as arbitration seat candidates for parties seeking a neutral option in the context of a global transaction. We outline the distinctions between the venues that may be of strategic, financial or legal significance. skadden.com/insights/publi…

The UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme comes into force from 1 July 2025. We provide an overview of the FIRS and the guidance provided by the UK government, and consider the potential implications for companies. skadden.com/insights/publi…

For the second year in a row, David Eisman has been named to billboard Top Music Lawyers list. The publication highlighted his successful representations of independent record labels and music management companies. Well done, David!

When possible, patent defendants should consider transferring their cases to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Our attorneys highlight the district's seasoned bench, local rules and openness to certain pretrial motions. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/no…

Companies across industries are adopting autonomous AI agents. Our attorneys discuss emergent risks like physical harm from errors and privacy violations, offering strategies for risk management through governance frameworks, assessments and monitoring. reuters.com/legal/legalind…

The FDA is taking actions to remove petroleum-based dyes from the U.S. food supply, linking them to chronic illnesses. We review the potential paths to removal and the possibility of heightened litigation risk for food makers. skadden.com/insights/publi…

Regulations on digital assets have been relaxed, but they remain hard to manage. Our attorneys discuss common issues facing tokenized securities developers, highlighting the SEC's evolving stance and complexities of compliance with current securities laws. skadden.com/-/media/files/…

We are delighted to welcome Michael Reed as a partner in our Financial Institutions Group. His experience and insights will greatly benefit our clients. We’re also pleased to welcome Wendy Goldberg as counsel in our Financial Institutions Regulatory Group. skadden.com/about/news-and…

In a recent speech, the executive director of insurance supervision at the UK PRA set out observations on growth in bulk purchase annuity deals. He also highlighted various PRA reforms, including reforms to the matching adjustment regime. skadden.com/insights/publi…

President Trump is turning to the concept of most-favored-nation pricing in his latest effort to lower prescription drug prices. skadden.com/insights/publi…

A new memo suggests DOJ will continue to prosecute white collar fraud and crimes, with a focus on 10 “high-impact” areas to minimize harm to government programs, citizens, and U.S. investors and markets. skadden.com/insights/publi…