Thomas M. DevaneyPartner Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPWebsitewww.sheppardmullin.comConnectEmail212-634-3042 Professional Biography Mr. Thomas Devaney is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's New York office. More Legal and Business Bylines From Thomas M. Devaney First FCPA Case Against Hedge Fund - (Posted On Thursday, October 13, 2016) SEC Releases 2016 Examination Priorities - (Posted On Tuesday, February 02, 2016) SEC Fines Advisers for Allocating Compliance Expenses to Funds - (Posted On Friday, November 20, 2015) SEC Issues a Risk Alert on the Current State of Outside Compliance Consultants - (Posted On Wednesday, November 18, 2015) SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Failure to Disclose Acceleration of Monitoring Fees and Discounts on Legal Fees - (Posted On Tuesday, October 13, 2015) SEC Co-Chief of Division of Enforcement’s Asset Management Unit Identifies 2015 Exam Priorities for Hedge and Private Equity Funds - (Posted On Tuesday, January 27, 2015) SEC Releases 2015 Examination Priorities --Securities and Exchange Commission - (Posted On Friday, January 16, 2015) Staying Above The Political Fray – The RIA (Registered Investment Adviser) Political Contribution Rule - (Posted On Tuesday, November 18, 2014) Compliance Officers’ Liability When Engaging and Remediating Problems at Investment Management Firms - (Posted On Tuesday, September 23, 2014) Securities Fraud: Cherry-Picking & Soft Dollars - (Posted On Friday, August 15, 2014) Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Current Legal Analysis RGGI Third Program Review Significantly Strengthens GHG Targets, Expands Cost Containment Reserve, Eliminates Offsets, and Makes Other Changes to RGGI Model Rule by: Brook J. Detterman , Emma L. Dismukes The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Is Very Ugly for Wind and Solar by: Brook J. Detterman , Eric L. Christensen What’s a Company to Do?—State-Federal Conflict on EJ by: Hilary T. Jacobs , R. Justin Smith FAA Revamps Its NEPA Procedures by: James M. Auslander , Taylor N. Ferrell California Proposes Listing Microplastics Under Safer Consumer Products Program by: Ryan J. Carra , Allyn L. Stern California Passes Major CEQA Reforms: Key Takeaways for the Regulated Community by: Brian S. Haughton , Claire S. McLeod Ruiz EPA Continues Focus on Antimicrobial Pesticide Enforcement in 2025 by: Alan J. Sachs , Jack B. Zietman FDA Seeks Public Comment on Post-Market Chemical Review Prioritization Method by: Mark N. Duvall , Alan J. Sachs Congress Eyes Sweeping Changes to Carbon and Biomass Incentives: 45Q Tax Credit Reforms, New Biochar Program, and Forest Residues Carbon Credit Introduced by: Brook J. Detterman , Eric L. Christensen MAHA Assessment: What Food and Chemical Stakeholders Need to Know by: Mark N. Duvall , Alan J. Sachs Executive Orders Boost Drones, eVTOLs, and Supersonics by: Julius M. Redd , Timothy A. Pohle Department of Interior Requests Information on Regulatory Reform by July 21, 2025 by: Eric L. Christensen , Patrick J. Redmond What the New Executive Order on “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” Means for Environmental Criminal Enforcement by: Alyse I. Adamson , Evynn M. Overton Oregon Clarifies Time Frames for Filing Civil Actions in Employment Cases by: Rachel E. Timmins Supreme Court Clarifies Venue Requirements for Clean Air Act Actions by: Eric L. Christensen , Timothy A. Pohle Upcoming Events Jul 23 2025 The National Association of Women Lawyers 2025 Annual Meeting Jul 23 2025 Navigating Emerging AI Legislation Jul 23 2025 CEQA Reform Legislation Webinar Jul 23 2025 Labor and Employment Update for Employers - Intellectual Property 101 for the HR Manager Print