February 9, 2026
Eric Poer, Managing Director, contributed to a Forbes article by Richard D. Harroch, “The Evolving Landscape of Securities Litigation and Financial Disputes,” discussing the impact of artificial intelligence and enforcement developments on the securities litigation landscape.
AI-related securities claims tied to alleged misrepresentations about companies’ AI capabilities and strategy are emerging as a significant development. Filings have been dismissed at lower rates and settled at higher rates than other cases.
Enforcement dynamics are also shifting. State attorneys general are taking a more prominent enforcement role amid shifting federal priorities and staffing reductions at the SEC and DOJ. The SEC’s more neutral stance on arbitration provisions in registration statements is identified as a potentially transformative development for securities class actions.
Secretariat Expert Quoted by Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence
Ralph Stobwasser, Managing Director, comments for Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence on the decision by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority to abolish Qualified Foreign Investor restrictions and swap-based access frameworks.
Secretariat Adds Sydney Office, Expanding Australian Presence and Expertise Across APAC Region
Secretariat has continued to expand our global reach with the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia, strengthening the firm’s expert capabilities in the region and building on our continued growth and success throughout Asia Pacific.
Tamika Tremaglio and Sonia Chase Featured on Good Game with Sarah Spain
Tamika Tremaglio and Sonia Chase joined Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist Sarah Spain on her podcast, Good Game with Sarah Spain, to discuss the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the WNBA and its players’ union after a third consecutive missed deadline.