Throughout the week over at Securities Docket, I highlight the most interesting columns and blog posts from around the web on the subjects of SEC enforcement and securities litigation. Here is a digest of my picks for the week ending September 9.

Dodd-Frank Paperwork a Bonanza for Consultants and Lawyers

New York Times | Eric Dash | Sep 9, 2011

Call it Dodd-Frank Inc. A year after Congress passed the broadest financial overhaul since the Great Depression, the law has spawned a host of new businesses to help Wall Street comply — and capitalize — on the hundreds of new regulations. Besides the lawyers, there are legions of corporate accountants, financial consultants, risk management advisers, turnaround artists and technology vendors all vying for their cut.

What to Watch Now in the World of D&O

D&O Diary | Kevin LaCroix | Sep 8, 2011

Every fall since I first started writing this blog, I have assembled a list of the current hot topics in the world of directors' and officers' liability. This year's list is set out below. As should be obvious, there is a lot going on right now in the world of D&O, with further changes just over the horizon. The year ahead could be very interesting and eventful. Here is what to watch now in the world of D&O

In a Quiet Period, Groupon Feels the Noise

DealBook | Steven M. Davidoff | Sep 2, 2011

Groupon's initial public offering is about to hit some very rough turbulence. The reason is that the Securities and Exchange Commission may force a postponement of the offering. The problem arises from an e-mail apparently sent last week by Groupon's chief executive, Andrew Mason, to thousands of Groupon employees.

Jordan Thomas Sets Up SEC Whistleblower Shop at Labaton

Corporate Crime Reporter | Sep 2, 2011

Name the last Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official who left to join a plaintiffs firm. Cant think of one, right? Neither could I. Until I heard of Jordan Thomas. While at the SEC, Thomas helped create the new SEC whistleblower law. He was then instrumental earlier this year in developing the laws regulations which went into effect earlier this month. Then, instead of jumping ship to a private defense side law firm, he went the other way. And left the SEC to join Labaton Sucharow where he heads the first in the nation exclusively SEC plaintiffs side whistleblower practice.

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