The Sidley Podcast

This year’s U.S. Supreme Court term promises to build on the consequential rulings of last year’s. With the midterm elections closing in, challenges to election rules, mail ballots, and congressional maps will all be tested, as the president pushes boundaries to expand his power and limit agency authority. Meanwhile, cultural issues take center stage on the docket, with challenges to semiautomatic weapons, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration. Is the court picking its battles with the executive bra...

This year’s U.S. Supreme Court term promises to build on the consequential rulings of last year’s. With the midterm elections closing in, challenges to election rules, mail ballots, and congressional maps will all be tested, as the president pushes boundaries to expand his power and limit agency authority. Meanwhile, cultural issues take center stage on the docket, with challenges to semiautomatic weapons, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration. Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, ...

Global prediction markets are booming. Trading volumes reached a record US$24 billion in April this year, heavily driven by excitement over the FIFA World Cup and sports betting. But with that expansive growth come risks. Recent high-profile cases alleging insider trading related to the markets have alarmed businesses over the fear employees could exploit their nonpublic information for personal gain. Regulators have taken notice, and enforcement is on the rise. How can businesses prote...

Stablecoins are transforming money. Their very name implies more stability in value than their blockchain siblings such as bitcoin. As their use expands and momentum builds following recent legislative developments, they are increasingly being viewed as a potential means of improving the speed and efficiency of certain payments. But with that rapid growth come important questions about the appropriate regulatory framework and the interaction between stablecoins and the broader financial syste...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed sweeping new rules that would encourage companies to go, and stay, public. If adopted, the changes would facilitate access to the capital markets and reduce compliance burdens. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the proposals. They say companies will be able to take advantage of desirable market conditions quickly and efficiently. But others are voicing concerns about the balance between flexibility and investor protection. Mea...