Alvarez-Velasquez v. ICAO - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the denial and dismissal of Jesus Alvarez-Velasquez's workers' compensation claim. The court found that the petitioner failed to establish a compensable work injury after an incident on a construction site.

SEC Institutes Proceedings Against Egan-Jones Ratings Company

The SEC has instituted administrative proceedings against Egan-Jones Ratings Company (EJR), a registered credit rating agency. The proceedings concern EJR's application for re-registration in certain credit rating classes, following a previous revocation of its registrations.

SEC Institutes Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Against Ally Invest Advisors

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Ally Invest Advisors Inc. for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty related to undisclosed conflicts of interest in its robo-advisor accounts and misrepresentations about its investment methodology. Ally Invest has submitted an Offer of Settlement.

Bulgaria Strengthens AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Bulgaria's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Bulgaria has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in specific areas to fully comply with international standards.

Cyprus AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Cyprus's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Cyprus has strengthened its measures, with a particular focus on improving the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. This assessment follows previous evaluations and highlights ongoing efforts to align with international standards.

Poland Strengthens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Poland's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Poland has strengthened its measures, aligning with international standards.

North Macedonia AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on North Macedonia's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that North Macedonia has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime.

Georgia's Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report detailing Georgia's progress in implementing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. This evaluation assesses Georgia's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for further improvement.

Romania AML/CFT Measures Evaluation

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Romania's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Romania has strengthened its measures, but further actions are needed to fully comply with international standards.

Montenegro AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published an evaluation of Montenegro's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Montenegro has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in certain areas to fully align with international standards.