Flexibility Is Key In Hybrid Capital Investment Strategies
In a private equity article published in Law360, Daniel Mathias discusses flexible and hybrid capital investment strategies, which have become a solution for business owners considering capital fundraising but whose plans may not fit into the typical private equity or private credit options.
He examines the features and nuances of flexible capital investments, which potentially offer numerous benefits for some.
Flexibility Is Key In Hybrid Capital Investment Strategies
In a private equity article published in Law360, Daniel Mathias discusses flexible and hybrid capital investment strategies, which have become a solution for business owners considering capital fundraising but whose plans may not fit into the typical private equity or private credit options.
He examines the features and nuances of flexible capital investments, which potentially offer numerous benefits for some.
The DOJ Cracks Down on AI-Powered Crimes
In recent public comments, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has highlighted AI's emerging threat and declared it a top enforcement priority. The DOJ plans to target crimes “made significantly more dangerous” by AI misuse, with Monaco stating that federal prosecutors will pursue harsher sentences for defendants in such cases, akin to those seen in firearms-related offenses.
As Christian Everdell and Marvin Lowenthal write in an article published in the New York Law Journal, this shift is expected to lead to a wave of indictments for AI-powered crimes, with prosecutors aiming for stringent penalties. However, uncertainties remain regarding the adequacy of existing statutes and Sentencing Guidelines enhancements for achieving the desired sentencing increases.
The DOJ Cracks Down on AI-Powered Crimes
In recent public comments, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has highlighted AI's emerging threat and declared it a top enforcement priority. The DOJ plans to target crimes “made significantly more dangerous” by AI misuse, with Monaco stating that federal prosecutors will pursue harsher sentences for defendants in such cases, akin to those seen in firearms-related offenses. As Christian Everdell and Marvin Lowenthal write in an article published in the New York Law Journal, this shift is expected to lead to a wave of indictments for AI-powered crimes, with prosecutors aiming for stringent penalties. However, uncertainties remain regarding the adequacy of existing statutes and Sentencing Guidelines enhancements for achieving the desired sentencing increases. Read more
Cohen & Gresser Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Cohen & Gresser is pleased to share that The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2024 edition has recognized the firm’s Paris office for excellence in Stock Market Litigation, Employment and Tax.
Partner Franck Le Mentec is one of only four lawyers in France recognized as a Leading Individual in Transfer Pricing and International Tax, and partner Muriel Goldberg-Darmon is one of only 16 lawyers in France recognized as a Leading Individual for Stock Market Litigation, encompassing AMF investigations and sanction proceedings.
The 2024 edition also recognized partner Angéline Duffour as a recommended lawyer for Employment, and counsel Guillaume Guérin as a recommended lawyer for Stock Market Litigation.
Cohen & Gresser Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Cohen & Gresser is pleased to share that The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2024 edition has recognized the firm’s Paris office for excellence in Stock Market Litigation, Employment and Tax.
Partner Franck Le Mentec is one of only four lawyers in France recognized as a Leading Individual in Transfer Pricing and International Tax, and partner Muriel Goldberg-Darmon is one of only 16 lawyers in France recognized as a Leading Individual for Stock Market Litigation, encompassing AMF investigations and sanction proceedings.
The 2024 edition also recognized partner Angéline Duffour as a recommended lawyer for Employment, and counsel Guillaume Guérin as a recommended lawyer for Stock Market Litigation.
UK Options for Whistleblower Financial Incentive Programmes in Economic Crime Investigations
In his first speech as Director of the UK Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave last month expressed provisional support for financial incentives to whistleblowers in cases alleging significant economic crime. This marks a strategic shift as he seeks new approaches to expedite investigations and prosecutions.
In this Client Alert, John Gibson, Thomas Shortland, and Ashley Collins explore the divergent approaches to whistleblower payment schemes in the UK and the U.S. and shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced in this area by the current Director of the SFO.
UK Options for Whistleblower Financial Incentive Programmes in Economic Crime Investigations
In his first speech as Director of the UK Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave last month expressed provisional support for financial incentives to whistleblowers in cases alleging significant economic crime. This marks a strategic shift as he seeks new approaches to expedite investigations and prosecutions.
In this Client Alert, John Gibson, Thomas Shortland, and Ashley Collins explore the divergent approaches to whistleblower payment schemes in the UK and the U.S. and shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced in this area by the current Director of the SFO.
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