Finance Law and Banking Law

REVERSEinquiries explores critical questions surrounding index-provider readiness for IPO stocks, OCC and exchange mechanics for late IPO opens, and ETF fund-vehicle exposure considerations.

The DOJ and CFTC have filed their first cases alleging insider trading in prediction markets based on misappropriated confidential commercial information, charging a software engineer who allegedly used non-public company data to profit from event contracts. These prosecutions expand beyond classified information cases and raise important questions about cross-border jurisdiction, the scope of confidential information protections, and the CFTC's authority over overseas prediction markets.

Hybrid capital instruments are transforming private capital markets by offering flexible financing solutions that bridge traditional debt and equity.

The GENIUS Act has authorized several regulatory agencies to issue regulations to develop the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework governing payment stablecoins in the United States. The statute directs multiple federal financial regulators to implement a coordinated supervisory structure governing issuance, reserve management, redemption rights, anti-money laundering compliance, custody, and market structure

On June 10, the CFTC (by the vote of its sole Commissioner) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish a framework for determining when event contracts involving gaming, war, terrorism, assassination, or unlawful activity are contrary to the public interest under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

On June 10, 2026, the CFTC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would overhaul how it evaluates whether to prohibit the listing or clearing of an otherwise...

Transferring residential property to a limited liability company involves more than simple paperwork and requires careful consideration of multiple legal and financial implications.

When a tenant invests significant capital in a leased location secured by a mortgage, a Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreement (SNDA) becomes critical protection.

Congress has passed legislation to reauthorize partial claims with VA-guaranteed home loans, providing relief options for veterans facing foreclosure. The VA has announced implementation timelines for servicers to integrate this program into their systems, with the program opening for submissions in mid-2026.

Project financing for data centers is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by massive AI demand, with global infrastructure investment estimates running into trillions of dollars.

The fund finance ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift. What was once a predominantly bank-dominated market has matured into a sophisticated, multichannel landscape.

Large family offices and institutional investors are increasingly turning to NAV loans as a portfolio management tool for their alternatives holdings.