Business Law and Corporate Law

Connecticut's 2026 legislative session transformed the state's Unfair Trade Practices Act into a primary vehicle for technology regulation, creating fifteen new per se violations while systematically excluding private enforcement rights for AI and tech-related provisions. This shift represents a fundamental change in how Connecticut regulates technology companies, concentrating enforcement power exclusively with the Attorney General for areas ranging from AI companion safety to surveillance pricing.

Commissioner Hester Peirce's farewell speech articulates a defining principle of her SEC tenure: the Commission's regulatory authority must remain bounded by statutory and constitutional limits.

17 CFR Part 209 prescribes forms under the SEC's Rules of Practice, with Form D-A serving as the primary mechanism for disclosure of assets and financial information in enforcement matters.