Topics:

Legislation

• Representatives Bachus and McCarthy Introduce the Investment Adviser Oversight Act of 2012

Litigation

• ICI and U.S. Chamber of Commerce File Lawsuit Challenging CFTC Amendments to Rule 4.5
• Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal with Prejudice of Gallus Excessive Fee Case

New Rules, Proposed Rules and Guidance

• Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal with Prejudice of Gallus Excessive Fee Case
• SEC and CFTC Propose Rules to Help Prevent and Detect Identity Theft
• SEC Adopts Adjustment to Dollar Amount Thresholds and Rule Amendments Relating to Investment Adviser Performance Fees
• CFTC Adopts Final Amendments to Rule 4.5

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