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Stacie Aarestad

SEC Signals Potential Shift in Disclosure Requirements

Recent developments at the SEC highlight the Commission’s focus on reducing disclosure burdens for companies and encouraging public capital formation. SEC Executive Compensation Roundtable - Executive compensation… more

Capital Markets, Disclosure Requirements, Executive Compensation, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Investors

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Samita Ali-Khan

10 Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies Given Trump’s and DOJ’s Outlook on “Illegal DEI”

As we previously explained, Trump issued a handful of executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs and policies within the federal government and encouraged the private sector (including… more

Compliance, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance, Department of Justice (DOJ), Disclosure Requirements

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Paul Bork

SEC Adopts Amendments to Rule 14a-8 Eligibility Standards for Submission of Shareholder Proposals

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, effective January 4, 2021 increasing the economic interest of the shareholder/proponent for eligibility to submit a shareholder proposal… more

Eligibility, New Amendments, Rule 14a-8, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Exchange Act

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Jasmine Brown

Energy & Climate CounselFoley Hoag LLP Anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s ESG Disclosure Rules and Guidelines: How to Stay Ahead of the Game

As more advisory services, investment companies, and public companies have publicized their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a set of new rules… more

Carbon Emissions, Clean Air Act, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Disclosure Requirements

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Steven Burwell

COVID-19 Related Due Diligence for Life Sciences Companies

Equity Capital Markets are quiet right now given the COVID-19 pandemic. Less than a handful of IPOs priced last week and IPO activity is down almost 20% on a year over year basis. Life sciences initial public offerings have been… more

Clinical Trials, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Due Diligence, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Regulatory Authority

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Emily Cain

SEC Brings Enforcement Actions for Failures to Timely File Form D

On December 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), announced settled charges against two private companies and one registered investment adviser for failing to timely file Forms D, a violation of Rule 503… more

Capital Formation, Compliance, Enforcement Actions, Filing Requirements, Investor Protection

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Daniel Clevenger

SEC Brings Enforcement Actions for Failures to Timely File Form D

On December 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), announced settled charges against two private companies and one registered investment adviser for failing to timely file Forms D, a violation of Rule 503… more

Capital Formation, Compliance, Enforcement Actions, Filing Requirements, Investor Protection

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James Gross

SEC’s Expansion of Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit Signals Increased Enforcement Ahead

In a move that further executes upon the SEC’s increasingly tough rhetoric on cryptocurrency and cybersecurity, SEC Enforcement recently announced that it will nearly double the size of its newly-renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber… more

Corporate Counsel, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements

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John Hancock

Stay of SEC’s Climate Rules Lifted (for now)

The Eighth Circuit has the power to reimpose the stay, either on the same or different terms. Companies affected by the climate rules should continue to monitor the case for further developments… more

Appeals, Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, New Rules, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Christopher Escobedo Hart

SEC’s Expansion of Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit Signals Increased Enforcement Ahead

In a move that further executes upon the SEC’s increasingly tough rhetoric on cryptocurrency and cybersecurity, SEC Enforcement recently announced that it will nearly double the size of its newly-renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber… more

Corporate Counsel, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements

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William Holt

EDGAR Next: What Filers Need to Know About Recent Changes

On September 27, 2024, the SEC adopted amendments to the rules governing access to and management of its filing portal, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. The changes seek to improve the… more

Disclosure Requirements, EDGAR, Filing Requirements, New Rules, Reporting Requirements

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Seth Jaffe

Shareholder Activism or Divestment? The Massachusetts Pension Fund Chooses Activism

The Boston Globe reported yesterday that the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board approved investment guidelines that would have the Board vote against directors of companies in which the Board invests… more

Climate Change, Divestment, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Shareholder Activism

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Matthew Miller

Energy & Climate CounselFoley Hoag LLP Anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s ESG Disclosure Rules and Guidelines: How to Stay Ahead of the Game

As more advisory services, investment companies, and public companies have publicized their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a set of new rules… more

Carbon Emissions, Clean Air Act, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Disclosure Requirements

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John Murray

SEC’s Expansion of Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit Signals Increased Enforcement Ahead

In a move that further executes upon the SEC’s increasingly tough rhetoric on cryptocurrency and cybersecurity, SEC Enforcement recently announced that it will nearly double the size of its newly-renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber… more

Corporate Counsel, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements

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Ryan Rourke Reed

SEC Issues Concept Release Soliciting Public Comment on Foreign Private Issuer Definition

On June 4, 2025, the SEC issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under U.S. securities laws. The SEC has identified potential changes to the definition that could… more

Capital Markets, Disclosure Requirements, Foreign Private Issuers, Proposed Amendments, Publicly-Traded Companies

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Caroline Samp

SEC Issues Concept Release Soliciting Public Comment on Foreign Private Issuer Definition

On June 4, 2025, the SEC issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under U.S. securities laws. The SEC has identified potential changes to the definition that could… more

Capital Markets, Disclosure Requirements, Foreign Private Issuers, Proposed Amendments, Publicly-Traded Companies

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Rayanna Smith

SEC Adopts New Rules on Executive Compensation

On August 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced the adoption of amendments to rules relating to executive compensation disclosure. The final rule can be found here. As mandated by Section 953(a) of… more

Disclosure Requirements, Dodd-Frank, Executive Compensation, Investors, New Rules

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Adam Wade

Energy & Climate CounselFoley Hoag LLP Anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s ESG Disclosure Rules and Guidelines: How to Stay Ahead of the Game

As more advisory services, investment companies, and public companies have publicized their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a set of new rules… more

Carbon Emissions, Clean Air Act, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Disclosure Requirements

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