The Delaware Supreme Court on July 11 partially reversed the Delaware Court of Chancery decision in Kellner v. AIM ImmunoTech, which had held that certain advance notice bylaw provisions were “facially invalid,” holding...more
Stockholder plaintiffs’ law firms have recently filed several virtually identical complaints in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging often used public company advance notice bylaws as facially invalid. Against this...more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its significant focus on public companies in 2023 with its enforcement and rulemaking programs, and this heightened level of attention will continue throughout 2024....more
In preparing for both the 2024 proxy season and publication of inaugural or refreshed corporate social responsibility or sustainability reports, as well as in anticipation of final climate disclosure rules from the SEC as of...more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its significant focus on public companies in 2022 with its enforcement and rulemaking programs. This heightened level of attention will likely continue as the SEC...more
Most media accounts suggest that the incoming Biden administration will usher in a more “aggressive” SEC enforcement posture, with renewed emphasis on investigating potential fraud and controls deficiencies at public...more
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Share Buybacks
Public companies should consider recent guidance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, increased examination and enforcement activity at both federal and state levels, and possible shareholder activism, among other...more
Massachusetts is beginning to prepare for the next phase of its four-phase reopening plan. On June 1 Governor Charlie Baker issued an order allowing Phase II businesses to open their locations to workers to prepare for...more
Massachusetts is beginning to reopen for business, with strict rules about how businesses may bring workers back to the workplace. On May 18, the commonwealth issued its phased reopening plan following the closure of all...more
An injunction blocking enforcement of an emergency prohibition on debt collection phone calls and lawsuits during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis was granted on May 6, 2020 on grounds that it violates the First Amendment...more
The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General issued an emergency rule on April 1 to prevent unfair and deceptive collection practices during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The rule temporarily prohibits some debt...more
We strongly urge our clients to consider closing dates, lien lapses, and other filings or deadlines.
The Delaware Secretary of State has advised that as a result of a major computer system transition at the Division of...more