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So, You Want To Join A Public Company Board

Retired senior executives often receive, or seek out, public company directorships as the next step in their journeys. Before accepting, they should carefully evaluate key areas to make sure they are prepared for the...more

Here We Go Again - Risk Factors and Other Reminders for Upcoming Quarterly Reports

In April, companies were faced with addressing the impacts of tariffs and a global trade war, as discussed in our April 8, 2025 post. Companies now find themselves grappling with the need to re-address these issues in light...more

How Should Companies Update Risk Factors and MD&A During a Global Trade War?

As companies prepare to file Form 10-Qs, they should give special attention to risk factors in light of recently announced global tariffs. The situation is particularly challenging due to the fluid environment, including the...more

Key Points From BCLP's Recent Public Company Update Program

BCLP hosted its annual CLE event, "Public Company Update and Other Trending Topics,” in St. Louis recently. Some of the key issues covered by the event, along with some takeaway considerations for companies, include the...more

Don’t Pull the Trigger on That Stock Trade Just Yet! Questions Counsel Should Ask Insiders Before They Trade; Topics to Cover When...

One of the routine duties of counsel for a public company is advising officers and directors on their trades in company stock and their SEC responsibilities when they leave. Because those discussions are routine, it may be...more

Divided SEC Adopts Controversial Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements

A divided SEC on July 26, 2023 approved new requirements for reporting of material cybersecurity incidents in real-time current reports on Form 8-K or 6-K and disclosure of cybersecurity risk management, strategy and...more

SEC Schedules Vote on Proposed Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules; Enforcement Director Speaks on Cyber Resiliency

The SEC has scheduled a public meeting for July 26, 2023 to, among other things, “consider whether to adopt rules to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and...more

Keep Track of Perquisites and Related Person Transactions: Recent Sec Enforcement Actions

Over the past few years, the SEC has renewed its focus on public company failures to disclose perquisites  and related person transactions. As discussed under “Deeper Dive” below, most of the cases involve companies that...more

Registered U.S. Securities Offerings in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, companies continue to access the capital markets. In fact, liquidity concerns have put even greater emphasis on securities offerings for some companies....more

Securities and Corporate Governance Update – March 2019

SEC Penalizes Company for Non-Compliance with Equal or Greater Prominence Requirement in Earnings Releases - In late December, the SEC settled its first “equal or greater prominence” enforcement action under its non-GAAP...more

Securities and Corporate Governance Update – May 2018

This newsletter discusses noteworthy updates, key regulatory decisions and upcoming compliance reminders. You are welcome to contact us to discuss any of the topics....more

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