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
7/29/2025
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C-Suite Executives ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
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The Clayton Act
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
4/9/2025
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Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
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Securities Regulation ,
Supply Chain ,
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Trade Wars
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
2/11/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Insider Trading ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stock Options
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
5/22/2024
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Blackout Rules ,
Board of Directors ,
Compliance ,
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Corporate Officers ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Filing Requirements ,
Insider Trading ,
Material Nonpublic Information ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
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Rule 144 ,
Securities Regulation