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- The SEC's enforcement actions dropped by 22% in FY 2025 compared to FY 2024.
- The Supreme Court case questions the SEC's authority to require disgorgement when victims or losses are unclear, with justices divided on the issue.
- The Consolidated Audit Trail imposes high costs on broker-dealers, approximately $250 million annually, due to extensive data collection.
- A bail-in requires creditors to absorb losses when banks restructure, contrasting with taxpayer-funded bailouts.
- Legaltech News covers analysis relevant to legal departments, law firms, and tech companies, highlighting enforcement philosophy differences under SEC chairs Gensler and Atkins.
- David Woodcock transitioned from leading the SEC's Fort Worth office to roles at top law firms and Exxon Mobil.