The SEC has adopted credit rating agency rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs), which include requirements relating to NRSROs’ internal controls. The Dodd-Frank Act requires NRSROs to establish, maintain, enforce,...

In ancient Egypt, people once believed that their property would accompany them upon death. However, in 21st century Canada, it’s no secret that one cannot take their real or personal property with them when they die. A Will indicates who will be the...

Why do the costs of defending securities class actions continue to increase? Because of my writing on the subject) I’m asked about the issue a lot. My answer has evolved from blaming biglaw economics – a combination of rates and staffing practices...

ZTE Corp. v. ContentGuard Holdings, Inc. - In four final written decisions in inter partes review (IPR) challenges, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) concluded that the petitioner had not demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that...