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OFAC IMPOSES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENT IN CONNECTION WITH RUSSIA SANCTIONS

Commercial Litigation partner Jacques Semmelman noted a new Treasury Department
OFAC amendment requiring detailed reporting by June 18 for any US persons who
hold assets involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National
Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian
Federation.

Find Out More



BANK/FIN-TECH AGREEMENTS: RE-ASSESSMENT REQUIRED GIVEN NEW REGULATORY GUIDANCE
ON THIRD-PARTY SERVICING AGREEMENTS

Corporate partner Christina Grigorian analyzed the final interagency guidance on
third-party relationships released on June 6 by the Office of the Comptroller of
the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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TEXAS (BUSINESS) COURTS TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS: LAW CREATING SPECIALIZED BUSINESS
COURTS IN TEXAS BECOMES OFFICIAL

Litigation partner Eric Hail and Corporate partner Mark Solomon, managing
partner of the Dallas office, summarized key aspects of Texas House Bill 19,
signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 9.

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FINANCIAL INDUSTRY MUST BEWARE RISING BIPA LITIGATION TIDE

Litigation partners Charles DeVore and Geoffrey Young, along with Litigation
associate Anna Mikulski, authored an article for Law360 on the Illinois
Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which has become one of the fastest
growing class action litigation trends in the United States, with a new target
being the financial industry.

Find Out More



HMRC, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!

Transactional Tax Planning partner Charlotte Sallabank and associate Christy
Wilson authored an article in International Tax Review about tax avoidance in
the UK and the power of HM Revenue and Customs to help tackle the issue.

Find Out More



SECONDARY BOYCOTTS AGAINST BUSINESSES DISPLAYING RAINBOW FLAGS

Intellectual Property partner Christopher Cole, Chair of the Advertising,
Marketing and Promotions practice, wrote about the rise of group
"boycott" activity aimed at businesses that publicly express solidarity with
historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, and whether such boycotts
enjoy First Amendment or other legal protection.

Find Out More



SEC NO-ACTION LETTERS ON PROXY MATERIALS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS REINFORCE
COMMISSION-WIDE COMMITMENT TO ESG

Securities Litigation partners Danette Edwards and Richard Zelichov and
associate Trevor Garmey reviewed how the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance
proxy decisions have signaled an agency-wide emphasis on
"values-based" capitalism.

Find Out More



OFAC IMPOSES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENT IN CONNECTION WITH RUSSIA SANCTIONS

Commercial Litigation partner Jacques Semmelman noted a new Treasury Department
OFAC amendment requiring detailed reporting by June 18 for any US persons who
hold assets involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National
Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian
Federation.

Find Out More



BANK/FIN-TECH AGREEMENTS: RE-ASSESSMENT REQUIRED GIVEN NEW REGULATORY GUIDANCE
ON THIRD-PARTY SERVICING AGREEMENTS

Corporate partner Christina Grigorian analyzed the final interagency guidance on
third-party relationships released on June 6 by the Office of the Comptroller of
the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Find Out More



TEXAS (BUSINESS) COURTS TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS: LAW CREATING SPECIALIZED BUSINESS
COURTS IN TEXAS BECOMES OFFICIAL

Litigation partner Eric Hail and Corporate partner Mark Solomon, managing
partner of the Dallas office, summarized key aspects of Texas House Bill 19,
signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 9.

Find Out More



FINANCIAL INDUSTRY MUST BEWARE RISING BIPA LITIGATION TIDE

Litigation partners Charles DeVore and Geoffrey Young, along with Litigation
associate Anna Mikulski, authored an article for Law360 on the Illinois
Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which has become one of the fastest
growing class action litigation trends in the United States, with a new target
being the financial industry.

Find Out More



HMRC, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!

Transactional Tax Planning partner Charlotte Sallabank and associate Christy
Wilson authored an article in International Tax Review about tax avoidance in
the UK and the power of HM Revenue and Customs to help tackle the issue.

Find Out More



SECONDARY BOYCOTTS AGAINST BUSINESSES DISPLAYING RAINBOW FLAGS

Intellectual Property partner Christopher Cole, Chair of the Advertising,
Marketing and Promotions practice, wrote about the rise of group
"boycott" activity aimed at businesses that publicly express solidarity with
historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, and whether such boycotts
enjoy First Amendment or other legal protection.

Find Out More



SEC NO-ACTION LETTERS ON PROXY MATERIALS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS REINFORCE
COMMISSION-WIDE COMMITMENT TO ESG

Securities Litigation partners Danette Edwards and Richard Zelichov and
associate Trevor Garmey reviewed how the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance
proxy decisions have signaled an agency-wide emphasis on
"values-based" capitalism.

Find Out More



OFAC IMPOSES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENT IN CONNECTION WITH RUSSIA SANCTIONS

Commercial Litigation partner Jacques Semmelman noted a new Treasury Department
OFAC amendment requiring detailed reporting by June 18 for any US persons who
hold assets involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National
Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian
Federation.

Find Out More

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Creative Thinkers


THE TEXAS LAWBOOK QUOTES CHERYL CAMIN MURRAY ON THE USE OF AI IN THE LEGAL
PROFESSION

Health Care partner Cheryl Camin Murray was quoted in an article by The Texas
Lawbook about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession,
following the May 30 standing order issued by US District Judge Brantley Starr
that requires every attorney appearing before him to file a document attesting
that no portion of any filing has been generated by AI, or that anything drafted
by AI has been checked for accuracy "by a human being."

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KATTEN LAUDED IN THE LEGAL 500 UNITED STATES 2023

In The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide, 71 Katten attorneys and 21 practice
areas were named. The firm was also recognized as a "Firm to Watch" in the
Advertising and Marketing: Litigation category, a distinction that recognizes
new and growing practices.

Find Out More



KATTEN BOOSTS RANKINGS IN CHAMBERS USA GUIDE 2023

In the latest Chambers USA guide, 77 Katten attorneys were ranked and 34
practice areas were recognized.

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KATTEN ADVISES EXELON FOUNDATION IN ITS 4TH ROUND OF FUNDING CLIMATE-CHANGE
INITIATIVES IN SIX MARKETS

For a fourth year, Katten's Entrepreneurial Ventures team has advised on
Exelon's Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i). Providing in-kind legal
support for over $100 million in follow-on investments by 2c2i companies in the
last two years alone, Katten has supported the project since its inception in
2019.

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KATTEN ATTORNEYS DISTINGUISHED BY BEST LAWYERS™ IN THE UK

In the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom, six Katten
attorneys were recognized as a result of being identified by their peers in a
range of practice areas.

Find Out More



KATTEN TEAM ADVISES MBX ON ITS ACQUISITION BY AHEAD, BOOSTING ITS ENGINEERING
CAPABILITIES

A Katten cross-practice team represented MBX Systems on its sale to AHEAD, a
leading enterprise cloud and digital business platform provider.

Find Out More



DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMES KEVIN T. KEEN AS A 2023 '40 UNDER 40' HONOREE

Private Wealth partner Kevin Keen was named to the Dallas Business Journal 2023
"40 Under 40," which "honors rising stars and people you should know in the
North Texas business community."

Find Out More



THE TEXAS LAWBOOK QUOTES CHERYL CAMIN MURRAY ON THE USE OF AI IN THE LEGAL
PROFESSION

Health Care partner Cheryl Camin Murray was quoted in an article by The Texas
Lawbook about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession,
following the May 30 standing order issued by US District Judge Brantley Starr
that requires every attorney appearing before him to file a document attesting
that no portion of any filing has been generated by AI, or that anything drafted
by AI has been checked for accuracy "by a human being."

Find Out More



KATTEN LAUDED IN THE LEGAL 500 UNITED STATES 2023

In The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide, 71 Katten attorneys and 21 practice
areas were named. The firm was also recognized as a "Firm to Watch" in the
Advertising and Marketing: Litigation category, a distinction that recognizes
new and growing practices.

Find Out More



KATTEN BOOSTS RANKINGS IN CHAMBERS USA GUIDE 2023

In the latest Chambers USA guide, 77 Katten attorneys were ranked and 34
practice areas were recognized.

Find Out More



KATTEN ADVISES EXELON FOUNDATION IN ITS 4TH ROUND OF FUNDING CLIMATE-CHANGE
INITIATIVES IN SIX MARKETS

For a fourth year, Katten's Entrepreneurial Ventures team has advised on
Exelon's Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i). Providing in-kind legal
support for over $100 million in follow-on investments by 2c2i companies in the
last two years alone, Katten has supported the project since its inception in
2019.

Find Out More



KATTEN ATTORNEYS DISTINGUISHED BY BEST LAWYERS™ IN THE UK

In the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom, six Katten
attorneys were recognized as a result of being identified by their peers in a
range of practice areas.

Find Out More



KATTEN TEAM ADVISES MBX ON ITS ACQUISITION BY AHEAD, BOOSTING ITS ENGINEERING
CAPABILITIES

A Katten cross-practice team represented MBX Systems on its sale to AHEAD, a
leading enterprise cloud and digital business platform provider.

Find Out More



DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMES KEVIN T. KEEN AS A 2023 '40 UNDER 40' HONOREE

Private Wealth partner Kevin Keen was named to the Dallas Business Journal 2023
"40 Under 40," which "honors rising stars and people you should know in the
North Texas business community."

Find Out More



THE TEXAS LAWBOOK QUOTES CHERYL CAMIN MURRAY ON THE USE OF AI IN THE LEGAL
PROFESSION

Health Care partner Cheryl Camin Murray was quoted in an article by The Texas
Lawbook about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession,
following the May 30 standing order issued by US District Judge Brantley Starr
that requires every attorney appearing before him to file a document attesting
that no portion of any filing has been generated by AI, or that anything drafted
by AI has been checked for accuracy "by a human being."

Find Out More

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Inclusive Approach


RECOGNIZING THAT OUR ATTORNEYS ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS

If you're seeking to join a firm where you can enjoy exceptional career
opportunities, as well as the resources to help you take your personal and
professional goals to the next level, take a closer look at Katten.

Find Out More



KATTEN RECOGNIZED FOR 22 YEARS OF PRO BONO SUPPORT OF MS. MAGAZINE

A Katten pro bono team comprised of Litigation partners David Halberstadter and
Tami Sims, Entertainment and Media partner Melanie Tomanov and associate Joshua
Tate, retired partner Susan Grode and paralegal Janie Freedman will be
recognized by the Feminist Majority Foundation on June 27 for their years
supporting the foundation's publication of Ms. Magazine.

Find Out More



KATTEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE "BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN AND DIVERSITY"

Katten announced is among 50 law firms that earned a spot on Seramount's "Best
Law Firms for Women & Diversity." Katten has been recognized among the Best Law
Firms for Women more than 10 times since the list's inception in 2007, earning
the firm the Hall of Fame distinction.

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WENDY COHEN'S PATH TO NEW YORK MANAGING PARTNER FEATURED IN LAW360

Wendy Cohen's path to partnership and recently to managing partner of the New
York office was featured by Law360. Wendy spoke about her long, fulfilling path
to partnership, including a five-year hiatus to start a family, in hopes that
her story will help other women figure out their own path forward.

Find Out More



NATURALIZATION CEREMONY ARRANGED BY SHELDON ZENNER AT SOX PARK DRAWS COVERAGE BY
MULTIPLE MEDIA OUTLETS

White Collar and Internal Investigations partner Sheldon Zenner helped lead a
naturalization ceremony held May 31 at Guaranteed Rate Field, also known as Sox
Park.

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KATTEN GROWS ITS KATTALYST SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

With the announcement of the 2023 Kattalyst Sponsorship Program, Katten noted
the expansion of the program to include a larger group of participants at the
associate, counsel and partner levels.

Find Out More



DIVERSITY IS A REALITY. INCLUSION IS A CHOICE.

We choose inclusion.

We are committed to having the brightest lawyers on our team, and we recognize
that the best talent is diverse in many ways, including gender, race, sexual
orientation, national origin, and ability.

Find Out More



RECOGNIZING THAT OUR ATTORNEYS ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS

If you're seeking to join a firm where you can enjoy exceptional career
opportunities, as well as the resources to help you take your personal and
professional goals to the next level, take a closer look at Katten.

Find Out More



KATTEN RECOGNIZED FOR 22 YEARS OF PRO BONO SUPPORT OF MS. MAGAZINE

A Katten pro bono team comprised of Litigation partners David Halberstadter and
Tami Sims, Entertainment and Media partner Melanie Tomanov and associate Joshua
Tate, retired partner Susan Grode and paralegal Janie Freedman will be
recognized by the Feminist Majority Foundation on June 27 for their years
supporting the foundation's publication of Ms. Magazine.

Find Out More



KATTEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE "BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN AND DIVERSITY"

Katten announced is among 50 law firms that earned a spot on Seramount's "Best
Law Firms for Women & Diversity." Katten has been recognized among the Best Law
Firms for Women more than 10 times since the list's inception in 2007, earning
the firm the Hall of Fame distinction.

Find Out More



WENDY COHEN'S PATH TO NEW YORK MANAGING PARTNER FEATURED IN LAW360

Wendy Cohen's path to partnership and recently to managing partner of the New
York office was featured by Law360. Wendy spoke about her long, fulfilling path
to partnership, including a five-year hiatus to start a family, in hopes that
her story will help other women figure out their own path forward.

Find Out More



NATURALIZATION CEREMONY ARRANGED BY SHELDON ZENNER AT SOX PARK DRAWS COVERAGE BY
MULTIPLE MEDIA OUTLETS

White Collar and Internal Investigations partner Sheldon Zenner helped lead a
naturalization ceremony held May 31 at Guaranteed Rate Field, also known as Sox
Park.

Find Out More



KATTEN GROWS ITS KATTALYST SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

With the announcement of the 2023 Kattalyst Sponsorship Program, Katten noted
the expansion of the program to include a larger group of participants at the
associate, counsel and partner levels.

Find Out More



DIVERSITY IS A REALITY. INCLUSION IS A CHOICE.

We choose inclusion.

We are committed to having the brightest lawyers on our team, and we recognize
that the best talent is diverse in many ways, including gender, race, sexual
orientation, national origin, and ability.

Find Out More



RECOGNIZING THAT OUR ATTORNEYS ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS

If you're seeking to join a firm where you can enjoy exceptional career
opportunities, as well as the resources to help you take your personal and
professional goals to the next level, take a closer look at Katten.

Find Out More

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CASE STUDIES

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MARATHON MUSIC ROYALTIES DISPUTE ENDS IN ESTATE VICTORY

Zia F. Modabber, Managing Partner of Katten’s California offices and leader of
Katten’s Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, Partner Tami Kameda Sims
and Associate Leah E.A. Solomon, along with co-counsel at Kinsella Weitzman and
Greines Martin, successfully represented Michael Jackson’s Estate in a
seven-year long dispute over royalties from Jackson’s albums Off The Wall,
Thriller, and Bad.

Find Out More



INNOVATIVE NEGOTIATIONS RESULT IN HISTORIC AVIATION TRANSACTION

Katten Aviation partner Stewart Herman, along with aircraft finance group
colleagues in London and the United States, acted as counsel to The
Transportation Group (TTG), the mandated sole arranger in a transaction which
consisted of (i) the purchase from Ethiopian Airlines of three Boeing 767-300ER
passenger aircraft in Ethiopian's fleet and the immediate leaseback of the
aircraft to the airline, (ii) the scheduled induction of the aircraft during the
lease term for a full freighter conversion to be financed by the lessor and its
lender, and (iii) the continued leasing of the aircraft after the conversion for
the remainder of the lease term as freighters.

Find Out More



FIRST INDEPENDENT SWAP DATA REPOSITORY IS GRANTED CFTC REGISTRATION

Financial Markets and Funds attorneys Carl Kennedy, James Brady, and Gary DeWaal
led the team successfully guiding KOR — a trade data processing and management
platform for derivatives markets — in its registration application with the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The approval marked several firsts, the first registration for an independent
and cloud-native swap data repository (SDR); the CFTC's first SDR registered in
eight years; and the first SDR registration approval by the CFTC since the
agency amended its SDR rules in 2020. The registration enabled KOR to provide
full SDR service for all asset classes and client segments.

KOR claims it has created a uniquely modern, user friendly approach to complying
with reporting obligations.

Find Out More



RECORD AWARD IN FALSE ADVERTISING CASE

Partners Terence Ross, Shaya Rochester, Michael Justus and Tami Sims led the
Katten litigation team that successfully represented communications and software
company Windstream Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Windstream) in a
seven-count complaint against Charter Communications Inc. and Charter
Communications Operating, LLC (together, Charter), a competitor of Windstream.
Steven Reisman, Chair of Katten’s New York Insolvency and Restructuring
Practice, is Windstream’s principal attorney at Katten and represents Windstream
in matters unrelated to the litigation against Charter.

Find Out More



MARATHON MUSIC ROYALTIES DISPUTE ENDS IN ESTATE VICTORY

Zia F. Modabber, Managing Partner of Katten’s California offices and leader of
Katten’s Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, Partner Tami Kameda Sims
and Associate Leah E.A. Solomon, along with co-counsel at Kinsella Weitzman and
Greines Martin, successfully represented Michael Jackson’s Estate in a
seven-year long dispute over royalties from Jackson’s albums Off The Wall,
Thriller, and Bad.

Find Out More



INNOVATIVE NEGOTIATIONS RESULT IN HISTORIC AVIATION TRANSACTION

Katten Aviation partner Stewart Herman, along with aircraft finance group
colleagues in London and the United States, acted as counsel to The
Transportation Group (TTG), the mandated sole arranger in a transaction which
consisted of (i) the purchase from Ethiopian Airlines of three Boeing 767-300ER
passenger aircraft in Ethiopian's fleet and the immediate leaseback of the
aircraft to the airline, (ii) the scheduled induction of the aircraft during the
lease term for a full freighter conversion to be financed by the lessor and its
lender, and (iii) the continued leasing of the aircraft after the conversion for
the remainder of the lease term as freighters.

Find Out More



FIRST INDEPENDENT SWAP DATA REPOSITORY IS GRANTED CFTC REGISTRATION

Financial Markets and Funds attorneys Carl Kennedy, James Brady, and Gary DeWaal
led the team successfully guiding KOR — a trade data processing and management
platform for derivatives markets — in its registration application with the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The approval marked several firsts, the first registration for an independent
and cloud-native swap data repository (SDR); the CFTC's first SDR registered in
eight years; and the first SDR registration approval by the CFTC since the
agency amended its SDR rules in 2020. The registration enabled KOR to provide
full SDR service for all asset classes and client segments.

KOR claims it has created a uniquely modern, user friendly approach to complying
with reporting obligations.

Find Out More



RECORD AWARD IN FALSE ADVERTISING CASE

Partners Terence Ross, Shaya Rochester, Michael Justus and Tami Sims led the
Katten litigation team that successfully represented communications and software
company Windstream Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Windstream) in a
seven-count complaint against Charter Communications Inc. and Charter
Communications Operating, LLC (together, Charter), a competitor of Windstream.
Steven Reisman, Chair of Katten’s New York Insolvency and Restructuring
Practice, is Windstream’s principal attorney at Katten and represents Windstream
in matters unrelated to the litigation against Charter.

Find Out More



MARATHON MUSIC ROYALTIES DISPUTE ENDS IN ESTATE VICTORY

Zia F. Modabber, Managing Partner of Katten’s California offices and leader of
Katten’s Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, Partner Tami Kameda Sims
and Associate Leah E.A. Solomon, along with co-counsel at Kinsella Weitzman and
Greines Martin, successfully represented Michael Jackson’s Estate in a
seven-year long dispute over royalties from Jackson’s albums Off The Wall,
Thriller, and Bad.

Find Out More



NEWS

View More News
Law360 Quotes Nathaniel Lalone on Equivalence Deals for the UK Crypto-Assets
Market
June 30, 2023

Allison Yacker Is One of the Corporate Counsel Business Journal's Inaugural 50
Women to Watch List
June 29, 2023

Managing Intellectual Property Recognizes Katten IP Stars
June 29, 2023



PUBLICATIONS

View More Publications
A New Era for Continuation Fund Transactions: ILPA Issues New Guidance
June 27, 2023

Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski: Interlocutory Appeals on the Question of
Arbitrability Automatically Stay District Court Proceedings
June 27, 2023

Funds NOT Immediately Available: Actions FCMs Should Take to Protect Customer
Funds Deposited at Distressed Banks
June 23, 2023



EVENTS

View More Events
ANA Law 1-Day Conference
July 19, 2023

Helping firms navigate the Foreign Security Future legal landscape
July 12, 2023

Zero to Sixty (Seconds): Electronic Trading Trends in Derivatives Markets and
Emerging Technologies in Financial Services
June 29, 2023



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That’s Katten.
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