SEC Cryptocurrency Enforcement—Q3 2013–Q4 2020
The SEC brought 75 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions from Q3 2013 to Q4 2020, allegations of fraud and unregistered securities offerings were the most frequent.
The Future of Economics in Merger Trials: Rumors of Its Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
The authors discuss the role of economics in recent merger trials and analyze what makes economic testimony compelling within the current legal framework.
After a Slow First Quarter, SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity in 2020 Rebounds; PCAOB Activity Declines to New Low
Monetary settlements total more than $1.4 billion.
Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—2020 Review and Analysis
The SEC and PCAOB publicly disclosed 63 accounting and auditing enforcement actions during 2020. Monetary settlements totaled more than $1.4 billion.
Rising Trends and Hot Topics in Securities Litigation
Cornerstone Research hosted a virtual presentation by Professor Joseph Grundfest of Stanford Law School, joined by Alexander “Sasha” Aganin of Cornerstone Research.
Reassessing the Value of Minimally Invasive Technologies in the Era of COVID-19
Darius Lakdawalla of the University of Southern California analyzes why the COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to rethink the use of minimally invasive technologies.
Former SEC Officials Predict SEC Priorities
The authors discuss potential changes to disclosure and enforcement policies at the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Biden administration.
Accounting-Related Securities Class Action Filings Continue to Rise in 2020
Accounting case settlement value more than tripled, driven by an increase in mega settlements.
Accounting Class Action Filings and Settlements—2020 Review and Analysis
The number of securities class action filings involving accounting allegations increased for the third consecutive year.
Four Key Elements of Mentoring
Based on our experience and surveys within our organization, we believe the most effective mentoring relies not on role-based definitions, but on framing mentoring as a set of defined behaviors…
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