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Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission published its highly anticipated supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking regarding Regulation Automated Trading, initially released in November 2015. It contains new proposals regarding Floor Trader registration and who might be deemed a so-called “AT Person” in an effort to reduce the number of persons that might be subject to the harshest of the proposal’s requirements. However, the revised proposal also substantially broadens the concept of direct electronic access; indirectly subjects third-party algorithmic trading system providers to CFTC requirements; and still enables the CFTC to request an AT Person’s algorithmic trading source code through its inspection authority – albeit using special calls expressly authorized by the Commission – in addition to by subpoena. Unrelatedly, beginning November 18, a new Form 40 must be used by CFTC reportable traders and … [Read more...] about Bridging the Week: October 31 to November 4 and November 7, 2016 (Regulation AT Amended; Audit Partners; EFRPs; Form 40; Brexit) [VIDEO]

A strong majority of New Hampshire voters - including 40 percent of Republicans surveyed - say it would be a good thing if President Donald Trump faced a primary in 2020, according to the latest New Hampshire Journal poll. Further, nearly 60 percent of unaffiliated voters say Trump getting challenged by his own party in 2020 would be a good thing, according to the survey. The results, according to the NH Journal: 56 percent overall say a GOP challenge to Trump would be a good thing. 27 percent overall say it would be a bad thing. 47 percent of Republicans say it would be a bad thing. 40 percent of Republicans say it would be good thing. 57 percent of unaffiliated voters say it would be a good thing. "The fact that 40 percent of Republicans in an early and influential state like New Hampshire think a Trump primary challenge would be 'a good thing' should get the GOP’s attention," wrote NHJ politics editor Michael Graham. "The fact that nearly 60 percent of unaffiliated … [Read more...] about Poll: 40 Percent of NH Republicans Want Trump to Face Primary

The market for the Internet of Things (IoT) has been slowly developing over the years, and now includes connected devices and automated systems for everything from agricultural equipment to autonomous vehicles. But since the IoT isn't a single tech product, it can be difficult for investors to understand how it's benefiting tech companies, and what the potential is for this growing market. So to give some perspective on the IoT, here are a few important facts that investors should know about this fast-growing tech trend. Millions of autonomous vehicles will be on the road in the coming decades IHS Markit estimates that more than 33 million autonomous vehicles (AVs) will be sold annually in 2040. Right now that might seem like a long way off, but lots of progress is currently being made in the AV space that will help make this possible. For example, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) is already on the third iteration of its autonomous-vehicle platform called Pegasus, which will enable full autonomy … [Read more...] about These jaw-dropping facts will change your mind about the Internet of Things

Alexis Berger had faced discipline for being rude to employees and poor job performance, and was later fired for violating a non-compete clause, but she and the arbitrator saw things differently.Judge Billie Colombaro said in her decision that sexual discrimination was “a motivating factor” in Berger’s termination. Judge Colombaro didn’t pull any punches, finding that Kargo’s treatment of Berger was “a collaborative orchestration carried out in a malicious, insidious, and humiliating manner, having the effect of depriving her of her earned commissions, her retention bonus, her stock options, her position, her livelihood, and her dignity.”The decision describes the friendly relationship between Berger and Kargo CEO Harry Kargman, and how other executives (specifically a Mr. McConville and a Mr. Rohrer) were not pleased by their personal and professional friendship. They were also said to be upset with Berger’s high … [Read more...] about Media Company Loses $40 Million Sexual Discrimination Suit, CEO Now Paying Coach to Help Kick Profanity ‘Habit’

On March 26, the General Counsel (“GC”) of the NLRB signaled that he will be asking the Board to overturn or modify many precedents that negatively impact unions when it comes to organizing and collective bargaining. In Memorandum GC 16-01 (“GC Memo”), the GC directed the Regional Directors in the Board’s offices across the country, who are charged with investigating unfair labor practice (“ULP”) charges and deciding which cases to take to trial, to forward all charges involving issues identified in the GC Memo to the GC’s Division of Advice (“Advice”). It is clear that Advice will instruct the Regional Directors to issue complaints and to follow legal theories advanced by Advice as part of this coordinated effort. The areas identified in the GC Memo include the following: Cases That Favor Union Organizing and Employee Rights in Non-Union CompaniesIncreased Employee Access to Employer Email SystemsRegional Directors … [Read more...] about Things to Come at the NLRB: The General Counsel’s Plans