Member David Adams was quoted by FinOps Report in an article focused on how Europe’s pending Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) could impact US-based fund managers. It also addresses why US fund managers should review their third-party service relationships despite ambiguity around the rule. 

ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart, Member David Adams, and Associate Will McKitterick co-authored an article in Law360 discussing the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. They highlight the importance of these ratings in evaluating company performance and guiding investment decisions, while also addressing methodologies and various issues.

Member David Adams spoke to FinOps Report on the proposed AML rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) unit of the US Treasury, which marks the fourth attempt from FinCEN to level the playing field between fund management firms and banks and broker-dealers.

Member David Adams spoke to The National Law Journal, sharing insights on the US Treasury Department’s warning to the financial services sector about the growing cyber threat from advanced artificial intelligence tools. David highlighted concerns over regulatory fragmentation and inconsistency across the industry on the definition of artificial intelligence.

Member David Adams and Associates Edmund Daley and Christopher D’Aliso co-authored an article in Law360 discussing the implications of the SEC’s decision to approve bitcoin ETFs and what that means for crypto assets.

Member David Adams spoke to the National Law Journal on the SEC’s approval of listing and trading Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the US. He provides insights on the SEC’s decision and how it will permit retail investors to buy and sell bitcoin ETFs instead of trading on crypto exchanges.

Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes. 

The National Law Journal spoke to Member David Adams about the recent US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action filed against an electronic trader for allegedly failing to safeguard customer data.

David Adams and Steve Ganis were quoted in a FinOps Report article on the SEC’s take on the use of predictive data analytics by broker-dealers when determining conflicts of interest.

National Law Journal spoke to Members David Adams and Jacob Hupart on the SEC’s proposed Climate Rule and the rocky future facing Scope Three,  its planned requirements for public companies to disclose greenhouse emissions produced in their supply chains.

Member David Adams was interviewed by The National Law Journal about the recent court challenge to the SEC's new rules for private funds brought by a number of different industry bodies in the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Member David Adams spoke to The National Law Journal about the recent SEC "gatekeeper" cases against fund administrators and other third parties providing services to SEC-registered advisers.

Member David Adams spoke to The National Law Journal about the SEC's efforts to urge broker-dealers to boost their anti-money laundering programs.

Law360 covered the arrival of Corporate Member David Adams to the firm's Washington, DC office.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mintz is pleased to announce that David Adams has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice as a Member in the Washington, D.C. office.