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Perpetuities Act – Not just about the Rule Against Perpetuities Stuart Clark sheds light on a lesser-known provision in the Perpetuities Act that breathes life into trusts that might otherwise fail. Discover how section 16 turns "non-charitable purpose trusts" into actionable powers for trustees, ensuring the testator's intentions are honored for up to 21 years. 👉 Dive into our blog to unravel the complexities of the Perpetuities Act and its practical applications in estate planning. https://bit.ly/3SGt4gm Ever wondered how the law adapts to fulfill the intentions behind trusts, even when they don't meet all the traditional criteria? #EstatePlanning #LegalInsights #HullonEstates

Check out our team's analysis of the #FifthCircuit's invalidation of the #SEC's Private Fund Adviser rules -- and what it means for the future regulation of investment advisers. ICYMI, the Fifth Circuit ruled that the SEC does not have statutory authority to regulate the "internal governance structure" of private funds, and that the SEC's oversight of investment advisers is limited to their relationship with "retail customers." Be sure to review our take on "what's next" for this area of the law. #PFA #privateequity #venturecapital #hedgefund #realestate #privatecredit #RIA #ERA #investmentmanagement #assetmanagement

Our quick thoughts from yesterday on the big news for the private funds industry (which may have other far-reaching implications).

Today the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the SEC’s Private Fund Advisers Rule in a closely-watched litigation (opinion attached). There will be a lot to unpack as we analyze the opinion. One initial observation is that the Court rejected the Commission’s assertion of statutory authority for the rule under Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act, finding, among other things, that the Commission’s articulation of the rule as an anti-fraud measure (as required by Section 206(4)) was “prextetual.” The Court’s analysis of the Commission’s authority for rules promulgated under Section 206(4) suggests that this Court might find that other Commission rules — both proposed and adopted pursuant to Section 206(4) — may similarly exceed the Commission’s authority.

Some thoughts about international trust jurisdiction considerations.

As a directed trustee, one of the main fiduciary responsibilities is to administer the trust in good faith and in a manner that reflects the best interest of the beneficiaries, balancing individual needs with collective interests. In our latest article, “What Are the Fiduciary Duties of A Directed Trustee?”, we detail all of the responsibilities held by trustees. Read more at the link below! https://lnkd.in/exqkkBaa #TrustUsWithYourFamilyLegacy

Finally catching up on the Court of Appeal's short and sweet decision in Boal v. International Capital Management Inc., 2023 ONCA 840. An important case for investment advisors and other financial professionals, with an interesting nugget tucked away at para. 50. Gillese J.A. recalls that the fiduciary relationship can be assessed on transaction-by-transaction basis. Here the focus was not necessarily on the "entire relationship" between the parties, but whether there was an imbalance or vulnerability between the parties in relation to a specific piece of advice. It's a helpful way to think about conflicts of interest when the fiduciary relationship is blurry. For the nerds, it's also interesting to see a fiduciary duty case that doesn't even mention Elder Advocates. Can't remember the last time I saw that. https://lnkd.in/gUSuHACy

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#HappeningNow: Philip Hayes is presenting California Directed Trusts — A Big Step Forward for California Trust Law, But What Happens Now?, discussing how directed trusts will affect California estate planning. Earlier, Rani Ramchandani introduced our attendees to Farmland LP. Many thanks to tonight's meeting sponsor, Miller Pacific Financial Advisors. Comment on this post to learn more about attending a future MCEPC meeting. Learn about MCEPC membership: https://lnkd.in/guFA5SBx #MCEPC #estateplanning #directedtrusts #trusts #estateplanningcouncil #marincounty #bayarea #marincountyestateplanningcouncil #practiceprofessionals

The latest Fried Frank client memo discusses the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' recent decision to vacate the SEC's private fund adviser rules, citing the SEC's lack of statutory authority to adopt them. The court rejected the SEC's arguments that Dodd-Frank and the anti-fraud provisions of the Advisers Act provided the necessary authority, stating that these rules improperly imposed regulatory frameworks on private funds, which Congress had intentionally excluded. Check for the link in the first comment below to read more by partner Michael Sherman, special counsel Joanna Rosenberg and associates Elona Belokon and Tyler Kaufman.