On March 31, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES Act, to provide immediate and critically needed financial relief to the economy, which was racing the disastrous consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Produced by the Attorney General’s Cyber-Digital Task Force, the Framework is divided into three parts with a conclusion. It provides an overview of threats and enforcement challenges associated with the increasing use of cryptocurrency; enumerates the criminal and civil statutes and regulatory framework used to investigate and regulate illegal crypto-related activities; and outlines ongoing challenges for businesses involved with cryptocurrency, and future strategies for investigating and prosecuting crypto involved crimes.

Three members of Murphy & McGonigle’s Commodities, Futures & Derivatives Practice will have prominent speaking roles at this week’s FIA Law & Compliance Division Conference 2020 (Oct. 7-9). The annual conference, held virtually this year, provides a forum to explore recent legal and regulatory precedents affecting the futures, options and centrally cleared derivatives markets.

Murphy & McGonigle has been honored by the Interfaith Action for Human Rights (IAHR) for the pro bono legal services of Shareholder Lionel Andre, a member of White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance Counseling Practice on behalf of at-risk, incarcerated prisoners.

This article addresses the question of how the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Liu v. SEC may affect the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission to obtain disgorgement in enforcement actions alleging violations of Rule 105 of Regulation M.

The economic shutdown precipitated by COVID-19 is dealing a severe blow to the commercial real estate market.