Navigating ECCTA: A Guide for Organizations
Ben Boorer, writing for Enterprise Times, discusses the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which comes into force on 1st September 2025. ECCTA will reshape the UK’s compliance landscape by, amongst other things, holding organisations accountable for fraud committed by employees, agents, and subsidiaries.
Google Damages Ruling Offers Lessons for Testifying Experts
In an article for Law360, Director Adam Rhoten explores the implications and significance of the recent en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decision in EcoFactor Inc. v. Google LLC, a significant ruling that marks a shift toward stricter judicial scrutiny of expert testimony in patent cases.
Achieving Organic Growth for a Legal Nonprofit
In this article for Law 360, Secretariat Managing Directors and co-founders of Law Rocks Nick Child and Ted Scott reflect on their journey of founding the nonprofit, reflecting on the biggest challenges they faced, and how they balance this endeavor with their full-time careers.
The former NBPA Executive Director, based in Washington, DC, will lead Secretariat’s growing Global Sports Consulting capabilities.
Why Funder Forecasts Don’t Belong in Royalty Analysis
In a recent article published by Law360, Managing Director Rick Eichmann explores the economic reasoning behind the U.S. District Court’s decision in Haptic Inc. v. Apple Inc. and why prelitigation funding forecasts should not be conflated with royalty analyses in patent litigation.
SFO’s ‘Cast-Iron Guarantee’ on Self-Reporting Comes With Fine Print
Ben Boorer, writing for Corporate Compliance Insights, examines the UK Serious Fraud Office’s clearest commitment yet to corporate self-reporting, offering a “cast-iron guarantee” of DPA negotiations for companies that self-report and cooperate.
3rd-Party Audit Tactics To Improve Export Control Compliance
In a recent Law360 article, Michael H. Huneke of Hughes Hubbard & Reed and John Rademacher and Abby Williams of Secretariat explore advanced strategies for strengthening export control compliance through improved third-party audits.
Reflections on Initial SEC Policy Changes Early in the Atkins Era
Since Paul Atkins became Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2025, the SEC has announced significant pivots in its approaches to enforcement, regulatory guidance, investment adviser oversight, and other areas. Chairman Atkins’ brief tenure has already been marked by a deregulatory philosophy that emphasizes investor choice, streamlines enforcement priorities, and retreats from numerous rulemaking initiatives commenced during the term of his predecessor, Gary Gensler. This article describes some of the most consequential policy and regulatory changes to date, as well as their implications for issuers, fund managers, and investors.
Taking The Right Approach in Asset Searching and Recovery in 2025
The tension among regulators between the push for increased transparency and the need to protect individual privacy is always apparent in asset searching exercises. This tension is a global phenomenon, central to the ongoing debate surrounding registering beneficial ownership information.
Secretariat Named as “Best Firm to Work For” by Consulting Magazine for Second Year in a Row
Secretariat has been named as one of Consulting Magazine’s Best Firms to Work For in 2025, earning this prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year. This award is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on employee feedback, reflecting their experiences across key areas such as culture, career development, client engagement, compensation & benefits, and firm […]
Marking 135 Years of the Sherman Antitrust Act
Today, Secretariat marks the 135th anniversary of the Sherman Antitrust Act, enacted by the 51st U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890. The Act was the first comprehensive federal legislation to promote competition, criminalize monopolistic behavior, and empower courts to uphold economic efficiency as a public good.
Highlights and Takeaways from CBV CONNECT 2025
At the CBV CONNECT 2025 Conference in Toronto, we had the privilege of presenting multiple panels, engaging with fellow business valuation professionals, and exploring the latest developments shaping the future of the industry. We’ve compiled key takeaways from our time at CONNECT 2025 below, highlighting critical insights from our speaking engagements and the emerging trends we’re watching in the world of business valuation.