February 6, 2025
Managing Director Robert Stoner and Director Jéssica Dutra have recently published Copyright Industries in the U.S. Economy — 2024 Report for the International Intellectual Property Alliance where they demonstrate that the core copyright industries of the United States — those industries whose primary purpose is to create, produce, distribute, or exhibit copyright materials — provide significant value added to Gross Domestic Product (GDP); a significant number of high-paying jobs; real growth which outpaces growth in the rest of the economy; and substantial foreign sales and exports, surpassing many industry sectors.
Secretariat Joins ACEDS as New Affiliate Partner
Secretariat is proud to announce the firm has joined the affiliate partnership program of The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s premier organization dedicated to improving the quality of education and standards of the e-discovery industry and part of BARBRI Professional Education.
SEC Enforcement Trends for 2025 — Shadow Trading, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Crypto
2025 Priorities for SEC Enforcement: Shadow Trading, AI, and Crypto in the Spotlight 2024 was a pivotal year for SEC enforcement as the Commission significantly ramped up its efforts, filing 583 enforcement actions and obtaining $8.2 billion in financial remedies, a record for the agency.
UK Corporate Crime Law Puts ‘Senior Managers’ in the Hot Seat
The UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) is a game-changer for corporate accountability. By broadening liability for fraud and redefining “senior manager,” it signals a clear warning: organisations will be held accountable for the actions of their staff and, potentially, those of third parties.