March 27, 2026
Updated SEC Enforcement Manual Highlights Value Added Opportunities for Experts
On February 24, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released updates to its Enforcement Manual. In doing so, the SEC reaffirmed its commitment to “fairness, transparency, and efficiency” and highlighted key changes from the previous draft published in 2017.
Business Interruption Claims Arising from the Middle East Conflict
The current conflict in the Middle East has been as disruptive commercially as it has been geopolitically. Many businesses operating in the region are suffering from a combination of sharp demand declines, blocked routes to market, surging input costs, and physical damage to assets.
Competition and Market Structure of the U.S. Cannabis Industry
Although the FTC and DOJ retain jurisdiction to apply federal competition law, the continued federal illegality of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act has created institutional uncertainty regarding the scope and propriety of federal engagement. In practice, most competition disputes in the sector have been addressed by state attorneys general and private litigants.
Secretariat Earns No. 1 Rank in the GAR Power Index for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week. For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week.
Secretariat to host panel for Paris Arbitration Week 2026
March 23, 2026
Join Managing Director Alexandre Rivière and Diana Paraguacuto-Maheo of Foley Hoag LLP for a discussion on “Damages Under Information Asymmetry.”
Farah Ahmed to speak at ICPHSO Annual Meeting
February 23, 2026 – February 26, 2026
Secretariat is proud to sponsor ICPHSO’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Training Symposium, February 23–26. Farah Ahmed will be speaking.
Bryan D’Aguiar to speak at Global Disputes Summit 2026
February 19, 2026
Managing Director Bryan D’Aguiar will be speaking at the Global Disputes Summit: Washington, DC Edition on February 19, 2026.
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