DWT Insights

New guidance for two important SECURE 2.0 features: mandatory Roth catch-up contribution rules for high-income participants, and the optional "super" catch-up contributions for ages 60-63. By Jason Froggatt, Christine Hawkins, Kara Maddalena-Calaj and Lauren Nelson. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gQjuKdZk

The OCC says certain crypto-related activities—#crypto-asset custody, distributed ledger, and stablecoin activities—previously determined to be permissible remain so. The OCC has also rescinded a Biden-era preclearance process—effective immediately and applying to all national banks, including national trust banks. By Max Bonici and Steve Gannon. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eZEgCMMM

States have begun enacting legislation regulating the use of AI and digital replicas in the #entertainment industry. Are your entertainment contracts ready for them? By Brad Miller, Kara Andheller, and Adrian Vallens. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gqjsktaA

One of the independent agencies subject to President Trump’s Accountability EO? The Federal Communications Commission. Soraya Mohamed, Heather Moelter, Alan Galloway, and John Seiver assess the early and expected future impact on the FCC's direction and practices—or lack of impact, as the case may be. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gPdm6Nwx

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is ready to consider what a future crypto regulatory structure may look like. Barry O'Connell, Steve Gannon, Larry Bergmann, and LaFonda Willis, Esq. outline what could happen if its work is successful—unlocking the functionality of crypto assets in a way that is faster and more profound than otherwise anticipated. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gv9pgTvP

New guidance could help some ecommerce merchants substantially streamline their efforts to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard—Michael T. Borgia has more on FAQs issued by the PCI SSC. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g8FVHmud

The latest edition of Food Venture Financing—weekly updates on trends and innovations, corporate venture and private equity funds, and upcoming events in food + beverage and consumer goods. Edited by Don Buder and Davis Wright Tremaine LLP’s F+B team. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gftHVxvx

An expanded group of debt securities is permitted to trade on NYSE Bonds. Broker-dealers also can publish OTC quotations for the securities. By Larry Bergmann and Russell Fecteau. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gAD2DCEC

Service providers and equipment manufacturers: The FCC’s annual recordkeeping reports for accessibility compliance are due soon. By Maria Browne, Brandon H. Johnson, and Victoria Samuels. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gfRDH87V

The FDIC has signaled the reversal of key, controversial proposals from 2024—providing clarity on important areas that implicate banks of various sizes and charter types. By Max Bonici, Steve Gannon, and E. Paige Knight. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gXy8DRv3