Commentary by Ilan T. Graff
The DOJ revised its policy for bringing charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by directing federal prosecutors not to charge "good-faith security research." This revised policy replaces a 2014 policy and is immediately effective.
The CFPB issued an interpretive rule clarifying the scope of State enforcement authority under provisions of the Consumer Financial Protection Act.
An investment adviser settled SEC charges for failing to disclose conflicts of interest related to revenue sharing payments.
The FDIC established a process to guide FDIC-supervised financial institutions or applicants for deposit insurance when requesting a Minority Depository Institution designation.
The FDIC adopted revised guidelines for the appeals process on material supervisory determinations.