Client Alert by Mike Piazza: “Back to Basics” What the SEC Enforcement Division’s New Priorities and Restructuring Mean to You
On the latest SEC “Material Matters” podcast on October 16, 2026, Chairman Paul Atkins and Enforcement Director David Woodcock laid out a “back to basics” agenda: cases built on real investor harm and intentional misconduct, fewer cases premised on unclear rules, and a reorganized Division designed to investigate faster and with more specialized expertise. The […]
Some legal exposures demand more than a Google search to resolve. Find the right law firm, CM Law, in Chambers!
Some legal exposures demand more than a Google search to resolve. That’s why Chambers tapped CM Law’s Litigation Practice for the Chambers 2027 New York Litigation Spotlight, recognizing it as an exceptional firm in its market. We’re so pleased to be included because their independent researchers look at the things clients actually care about: experience, […]
FTC Proposal Puts Personalized Pricing on Notice: Is Your Pricing Strategy Ready for Scrutiny?
Your pricing algorithms may be doing more than you think. CM Law Partner Linda Goldstein breaks down what the FTC’s new policy statement means for businesses using consumer data to set prices in her Law360 article. What if two customers shopping for the same product at the same time see different prices—not because demand changed, […]
Two Insurance Cases Worth Mentioning
By J.P. Harrington Bisceglia Not every court decision makes waves, but some deserve a closer look. So this section breaks down notable insurance law cases, examining the key rulings, the legal issues at stake, and the potential implications for insurers, policyholders, and the business of managing risk. CASE #1: Garciduenas v. Matrix New World Engineering […]
How Much Data Does a Truck Driver Generate in a Day?
Likely more than you think. Today’s truck is a rolling data generator—and the person behind the wheel is, too. On October 20 from 4:30–5:00 p.m. ET, CM Law Partner and Corporate & Business Services Chair Peter Cassat will join Dan Ronan on On the Move on Road Dog Trucking Radio (SiriusXM Channel 142) to talk […]
SEC Enforcement Is Changing. CFOs Still Need to Get the Basics Right
The SEC may be taking a different approach to enforcement under Chairman Paul Atkins—but that doesn’t mean CFOs can take their foot off the compliance pedal. That was one of the key takeaways when CM Law Partner Mike Piazza joined Foley & Lardner Partner Pat Daugherty and CFO Dive Senior Reporter Jim Tyson at CFO […]
CM Law Welcomes Amr Jayousi as Lender-Side Banking & Leveraged Finance Partner
CM Law is pleased to welcome Amr Jayousi as a Partner in the firm’s Banking & Leveraged Finance practice, adding significant depth to the firm’s ability to advise banks and commercial lenders on sophisticated financing transactions. Amr represents lenders on leveraged financings, including broadly syndicated loans, club deals, and direct lending facilities. His focus is […]
Merchant Cash Advances Under the Bankruptcy Microscope
When does a “purchase” of future receivables become a loan? By Robert W. Dremluk, Partner Writing in The New York Law Journal, our Partner Robert W. Dremluk notes that merchant cash advances (MCAs) have become an increasingly common source of alternative financing for small and mid-sized businesses. But when an MCA agreement lands in bankruptcy […]
Tracy Green Landauer Explains the Difference Between Nonprofits v. Not-for-Profits in the Wall Street Journal Buy Side
What’s really the difference between a nonprofit and a not-for-profit? As the Wall Street Journal Buy Side explains, the answer is more nuanced than the names suggest—and understanding an organization’s tax-exempt status may be more important than what it calls itself. Tracy Green Landauer, Partner and Private Client Services Practice Chair at CM Law, shared […]
Smart Glasses Moving Beyond the Courtroom. UC Today Asks Beth Fulkerson, “What’s Next?”
Smart glasses are having a moment. And if New York’s recent statewide ban on smart glasses in courtrooms is any indication, the legal issues surrounding wearable technology may be having one, too. In a recent interview with UC Today, CM Law Partner Beth Fulkerson, Chair of the firm’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Practice, discussed what […]
CM Law Welcomes Daniel Tirle as New Tax Practice Partner
CM Law is pleased to welcome Daniel Tirle as a Partner, enhancing CM Law’s already robust capabilities in delivering sophisticated tax planning, estate and gift tax, fiduciary taxation, IRS matters, and cross-border tax strategies to our clients. Daniel brings extensive experience advising corporations, high-net-worth individuals, estates, trusts, and nonprofits on complex U.S. tax matters. His […]
Q&A with Jill Murphy: 3 Questions About Data Centers Property Owners Should Ask
Yes, everything is bigger in Texas. Including data centers. But wherever you live, the headlines about data centers are impossible to miss, capturing communities’ attention with competing clickbait hooks. You may first see a headline reporting that an elected official held a press conference to announce that a major US company is coming to (your) […]