Oct 8, 202618 minS1
The SEC has proposed scrapping Rule 206(4)-5, the pay-to-play rule that cuts off government-client fees for two years after a political contribution. Advisers shouldn't delete their policies. Sidley's Hardy Callcott —...
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SEC Roundup brings you inside conversations with securities law experts, former regulators, and industry leaders to examine the real-world impacts of SEC enforcement actions and rulemaking. Hosted by ICAN's Nicolas Morgan and Thomas Zaccaro, both former SEC enforcement attorneys, this series cuts through legal jargon to provide clear analysis of how SEC policies affect everyday investors and entrepreneurs. From landmark court decisions to regulatory developments, SEC Roundup delivers expert perspective on the critical balance between effective regulation and market freedom.
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What is SEC Roundup about?
SEC Roundup brings you inside conversations with securities law experts, former regulators, and industry leaders to examine the real-world impacts of SEC enforcement actions and rulemaking. Hosted by ICAN's Nicolas Morgan and Thomas Zaccaro, both former SEC enforcement attorneys, this series cuts through legal jargon to provide clear analysis of how SEC policies affect everyday investors and entrepreneurs.
Who hosts SEC Roundup?
SEC Roundup is hosted by ICAN. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has SEC Roundup covered recently?
Recent episodes include "SEC Roundup 105: The SEC Pay-to-Play Repeal Illusion" (8 October 2026, 18 minutes), "SEC Roundup Ep 104: Fix the Gate, Don't Shoot the Gatekeeper" (29 September 2026, 19 minutes), and "SEC Roundup Ep 103: The Delisting Cliff, How Nasdaq's $5M Rule Threatens Small Public Companies" (14 August 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does SEC Roundup publish?
SEC Roundup publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on SEC Roundup?
Booking probability for SEC Roundup is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. SEC Roundup requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. SEC Roundup's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Sep 29, 202619 minS1
What happens when standard legal due diligence is treated as a securities violation? Today we sat down with New York immigration attorney and ICAN client Mona Shah. Mona recounts her three-year legal battle against the...
Episode #103
SEC Roundup Ep 103: The Delisting Cliff – How Nasdaq's $5M Rule Threatens Small Public Companies
Aug 14, 202640 minS1With the SEC's approval of Nasdaq's new $5 million listing rule now frozen, the fight over small-company delisting is wide open. In Episode 103 of SEC Roundup, we welcome Small Public Company Coalition president Marc...
- Jul 23, 202624 minS1
With the SEC currently soliciting public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan (FY 2026–2030), the window to reform regulatory overreach is wide open. In Episode 102 of SEC Roundup, we welcome securities attorney Kimble...
- Jul 10, 202620 minS1
The Supreme Court just handed the SEC a unanimous victory in a high-stakes disgorgement case—but is it actually an empty win? Co-hosts Nick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro sit down with former SEC economic assistant director...
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- Jul 8, 202617 minS1
For the 100th episode of SEC Roundup, we count down the top 5 most critical legal battles in the history of the show. From submitting landmark amicus briefs alongside Mark Cuban at the Supreme Court to defending clients...
Episode #99
SEC Roundup 99: Regulatory Capture or Power to the People—What do SEC rule comment letters tell us?
Jun 10, 202625 minS1<p>Who actually holds the power when the SEC writes the rules of Wall Street? Co-hosts Nick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro sit down with Dartmouth and University of Florida professors Gabriel Voelcker and Gabriel Pündrich...
- May 27, 202624 minS4
<p>What happens when the system designed to police Wall Street breaks down entirely? Co-hosts Nick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro welcome veteran trial counsel Bob Knuts to expose a stunning breakdown in administrative justice...
- May 8, 202622 minS1
<p>Why is the SEC suddenly facing a historic wave of lawsuits? Professor Amanda Rose joins us to discuss the "rational actor" shift in securities defense. From Supreme Court wins to the rise of pro-bono advocacy...
- Mar 12, 202632 minS1
<p>Is the SEC finally opening up? Co-hosts Nick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro welcome former SEC Associate Director Lori Echavarria to break down the first major update to the SEC Enforcement Manual in nearly ten years. From...
Episode #95
SEC Roundup 95: Investigative Slop & Hallucinations—The Dark Side of the SEC's New AI Task Force
Mar 6, 202626 minS1<p>Is the SEC entering its "Moneyball" era? Co-hosts Nick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro sit down with Stan Yakoff, founder of RegLabs.ai, to discuss the infiltration of AI at the Commission. From the risk of "AI investigative...
Episode #94
SEC Roundup 94: 4 Big Cases to Watch in 2026
Feb 13, 202647 minS1<p>Host Nick Morgan and an expert panel break down the four most consequential SEC and financial cases of 2026. From the "Shadow Trading" appeal in the Ninth Circuit to a Supreme Court showdown over $5 billion in stuck...
- Jan 29, 202620 minS1
<p>How does the SEC decide on civil penalties? According to our guests, it’s more arbitrary than you think. Former SEC attorney David Slovick and Vanderbilt law professor Phil Lieberman join to unpack their eye-opening...
- Dec 18, 202517 minS1
<p>The SEC wants the Supreme Court to approve a powerful enforcement tool—even when there’s no investor harm. In this episode, Nick Morgan and Thomas Zaccaro are joined by Kari Axel to unpack what this means for...
- Dec 8, 202534 minS1
<p>The SEC’s attempt at a major cybersecurity enforcement precedent against SolarWinds failed spectacularly. CISO Tim Brown and his lawyers detail the landmark legal win that secured an abrupt, complete dismissal of the...
Episode #90
SEC Roundup 90: Is Regulation by Enforcement Dead? Former SEC Economists explain the “Atkins Effect”
Oct 31, 202515 minS1<p>Why did SEC enforcement activity suddenly drop off a cliff? Nick and Tom host two former SEC economists, now with the Brattle Group, who crunched the numbers and uncovered a "dramatic decline" in cases that points to...
- Oct 30, 202526 minS1
<p>What's it like to get a permanent "scarlet letter" from the PCAOB? Tom Zaccaro and Nick Morgan host four professors whose new paper, based on candid interviews with former staff and sanctioned auditors, reveals a...
- Oct 15, 202522 minS1
<p>Are quarterly earnings reports driving companies away from U.S. markets? Harvard’s Hal Scott thinks it's time for reform—on reporting, arbitration, and more.</p>
- Sep 29, 202524 minS1
<p>Is FINRA protecting day traders and new investors—or setting them up to fail? Ross Cameron, the founder of Warrior Trading, joins Tom and Nick to explain why the $25K PDT rule backfires, how it pushes new traders...
- Sep 17, 202519 minS1
<p>Howard Lindzon, CEO of Stocktwits, joins Nick Morgan and Jennifer Schulp to discuss the rise of meme stocks and the enduring power of retail investors. What does the movement reveal about market behavior — and how...
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Erin Smith
Director of Media and Public Relations, American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning
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Mark Cuban
Master Investor, Model Businessman, Serial Entrepreneur, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
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Amanda Rose
advocate for women in business, media commentator, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA)
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Dr. Tim Brown
national baseball writer and multiple time New York Times best-selling author, DHA (Dunwoody Homeowners Association)
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