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Close-Out Netting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook
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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.
Ethane
a gaseous hydrocarbon chain consisting of two carbon atoms. Ethane is often a component of unrefined Natural Gas. Ethane is considered to be Dry Gas and is sometimes colloquially referred to as “C2.”
Somatic Cell
any Cell of the body other than reproductive Cells.
Pari Passu
If your Latin is a little rusty, this means “on equal footing” or equality of treatment, e.g., in a right of payment. In Startups, Pari Passu typically describes classes of Preferred Stock that have the same rights (as set forth in a company’s Charter).
Good Faith
acting honestly and fairly towards one’s counterparties. Similar to acting reasonably. Good Faith is also a critical component of a Director’s Duty of Loyalty.
Hydropower
power derived from the energy of falling or fast-flowing water.
In each episode of Connected With Latham, we discuss ideas, developments, and trends shaping the global economy.
OCC Affirms Banks Can Engage in Crypto Custody and Execution Activities
The federal banking agencies continue to open the channels for regulated entities to engage in digital asset activities.
Federal Agencies Take Steps to Narrow Application of Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The Trump administration changes course on regulatory interpretations relating to the scope of protections for endangered and threatened species and migratory birds.
FRB Rescinds Previous Guidance Regarding Crypto Activities in the Banking Sector
FRB eases crypto restrictions on supervised entities in alignment with the new administration’s support for the digital asset industry.
Deputy Treasury Secretary Provides Key Insights Into CFIUS and Outbound Policy Direction
Potential policy changes could offer opportunities for CFIUS filers in low-risk transactions while introducing added challenges for transaction parties linked to sensitive countries.
Key Takeaways From the SFO’s New Corporate Guidance
The updated guidance puts a heavy emphasis on self-reporting and clarifies how corporates under investigation can earn cooperation credit from UK prosecutors.
Week 14 in Review: Offshore Critical Minerals, Workforce Development, Education, Energy, Tariffs, Government Efficiency, and Civil Rights
The Trump administration continued to promote domestic critical mineral explorations and workforce development, while signaling progress in trade negotiations.
SEC Staff Clarifies That Certain Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Do Not Implicate the Securities Laws
The Staff noted that a stablecoin generally is not subject to SEC jurisdiction if it is not an investment and used solely for commercial activity.
DOJ Data Security Program: Emerging Obligations Vary by Industry, Data Sensitivity, and Corporate Structure
DOJ emphasizes need to come into full compliance with its new rule by July 8.
Week 13 in Review: Government Contracting, Tariffs, the Federal Hiring Freeze, and the Importation of Minerals
The Trump administration continued to focus on increasing efficiency in government contracting, among other policy aims.