The Empire State featured the most active region for blockchain litigation – the Southern District of New York – according to the new Blockchain Litigation Year in Review Report, released today by financial services law firm Murphy & McGonigle.

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently brought and settled short tendering cease and desist proceedings against two broker-dealers.

European and U.S. regulators are likely to ramp up enforcement of privacy laws this year, especially children’s privacy, and wrap up probes of big technology companies.

The agency is seeking public comment on two proposals that will promote the responsible and efficient diversification of cryptocurrencies traded on New York licensed exchanges.

Two Murphy & McGonigle lawyers have been recognized in the Super Lawyers Metro New York rankings as “Rising Stars” for the third consecutive year. Elizabeth Del Cid has earned that honor in Securities Litigation, while Sharon O’Shaughnessy was listed as top-rated in the Criminal Defense: White Collar category.

Financial services law firm Murphy & McGonigle has earned 19 National and Metropolitan rankings across 10 practice areas in the newly announced U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey.

Financial services law firm Murphy & McGonigle announced today that its White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance Counseling Practice will host a pivotal event exploring the aftermath of the wide ranging Lava Jato enforcement actions in Brazil and featuring authorities who were centrally involved in investigating that historic scandal.