Anti-Money Laundering Rules: Ethical Requirements for Attorneys as Reporting Persons

Reported by Herrick K. Lidstone (Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall, LLP) and Victoria B. Bantz (Clark Hill PLC) (Summary shared below. To read full report, go to: https://media.clarkhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/16152758/Anti-Money-Laundering-10.16.25.pdf) A new rule from the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) set to take effect on March 1, 2026, will compel professionals involved in residential real estate […]

Chinese Criminals Made More Than $1 Billion From Those Annoying Texts

Reported by Robert McMillan (Excerpt shared below. To read full report, go to: https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/url-scam-texts-china-gangs-68e96097?mod=mhp) The U.S. is awash with scam text messages. Officials say it has become a billion-dollar, highly sophisticated business benefiting criminals in China.  Your highway toll payment is now past due, one text warns. You have U.S. Postal Service fees to pay, […]