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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Takeovers Panel Declines to Review Delisting Proposal

The Takeovers Panel will decline to hear a matter about a delisting proposal, unless it is coupled with a transaction which may affect control or the acquisition of a substantial interest or is otherwise in breach of Chapter...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Texas’s New Proxy Advisor Disclosure Law: Key Details for Shareholders and Companies Ahead of September 2025

Texas has enacted S.B. 2337, a statute set to reshape proxy advisory practices for publicly traded companies that are either organized in Texas, have their principal place of business in the state or have proposed becoming a...more

Quinn Emanuel

The $110 Billion Crypto Treasury Boom: Litigation Risks on the Horizon

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The corporate crypto treasury trend continues to boom, and with it the litigation risks. As noted in a recent Forbes article, 152 publicly traded companies now control almost 1 million Bitcoin worth over $110 billion. ...more

White & Case LLP

FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends – August 2025 Update

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As we move to the end of the 2025 AGM season, we have updated our analysis of how FTSE 350 companies have held their AGMs since January. Our review highlights emerging trends in shareholder communications, the evolution of...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Modern Bonus Structures: The Rise of Multi-Factor Incentive Plans

As investor expectations shift, regulatory pressure mounts, and business models evolve, compensation committees are moving away from short-term incentive plans that rely solely on a single financial performance measure. The...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Guide to Nevada Gaming Law for Institutional Investors

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Over the past several decades Nevada gaming law has permitted public companies, institutional investors and other financial entities to invest in Nevada gaming properties without obtaining a license or a finding of...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[CLE Hybrid Event] Proxy Season 2025 – Developments and Trends - September 11th, New York, NY

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The 2025 proxy season was marked by policy changes, a shifting regulatory landscape, market volatility and other factors. Our presenters will provide an overview of the material developments and trends that emerged during the...more

Cooley LLP

Texas’ Proxy Advisor Law Takes Effect on September 1st

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Back in June, Texas passed a law – known as “Senate Bill 2337” – that mandates certain disclosures when proxy advisors recommend casting a vote for “non-financial reasons” or provide conflicting advice to multiple clients....more

Morgan Lewis

Public Companies Faced Added Disclosure Scrutiny During This Proxy Season

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As the 2025 proxy season ends, public companies have had to navigate a more nuanced and demanding disclosure environment. New disclosure requirements, such as Item 402(x) of Regulation S-K, and increased scrutiny of—and...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Ongoing Program] Navigating SEC Reporting in 2025: Avoiding Costly Compliance Pitfalls - August 27th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Public company in-house counsel will learn key ways to stay compliant with the SEC's ever-changing reporting requirements in this complimentary webinar featuring two leading capital markets and securities attorneys, the first...more

Morgan Lewis

Reinforcing Ethics and Oversight in Corporate Governance: Essentials for Public Companies

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In an environment where public scrutiny is high and enforcement expectations are rising, investing in strong corporate ethics and oversight frameworks has become a strategic necessity for public companies. Effective...more

Cooley LLP

How Should You Handle ‘Sunny Day/Peace Time’ Shareholder Engagement?

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During the proxy season, everyone’s flat out soliciting votes, so investors are jammed up, and they’ll be available for engagement only if there’s something very specific to your annual meeting that’s important enough to them...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: July 2025

In July 2025, there were five Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and three further possible offers announced....more

Woodruff Sawyer

Mid-Year SCA Trends Hold Steady, with Slightly Fewer Filings and High-Dollar Settlements [Report]

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The D&O Databox™ Mid-Year Report provides insights about securities class action activities, developments, and historical trends—sourced from Databox, our proprietary database and leading resource for securities class action...more

Cooley LLP

Independent Board Chairs: Seven Practice Pointers

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Recently, the NYSE and JPMorgan released this lengthy “Board Structure and Composition” white paper and Cooley was proud to contribute Chapter 20 “Independent Board Chair – Trends and Issues” chapter (pp. 157–163). Here are...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: August 5, 2025, The Staying Focused Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

BCLP

UK Corporate Briefing - August 2025

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Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. ...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Minnesota to Permit Ratification and Validation of Defective Corporate Acts

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On April 30, 2025, Governor Tim Walz signed H.F. No. 747 into law. H.F. No. 747 amends several provisions of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act (Chapter 302A of the Minnesota Statutes)....more

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Trading Places? Checking in on the New Texas Stock Exchange

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Everyone knows the names of the two major national stock exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market. In fact, there are currently a total of 16 national stock exchanges in the United States, each with...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Public Company Watch: Q2 2025

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This edition of the Public Company Watch highlights critical updates and regulatory changes affecting public companies. Staying informed on these topics is crucial for effective compliance and strategic planning....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

EDGAR Next Mandatory Compliance Deadline Is Quickly Approaching

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The September 12, 2025 deadline for EDGAR filers to complete their enrollment in the EDGAR system’s new login, password, and access protocols (these updates being referred to as “EDGAR Next”) is fast approaching.  ...more

BCLP

So, You Want To Join A Public Company Board

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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

Fenwick & West LLP

Sustainability Reporting is Down in 2025, but Companies Appear to be Staying the Course

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The Conference Board recently reported that the number of Russell 3000 companies issuing sustainability reports in the first half of 2025 fell 52% compared to the first half of 2024. ...more

Mayer Brown

Lei n.º 15.177/25 altera a Lei das S.A. no tocante à Divulgação de Política de Equidade

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Foi sancionada ontem, 23 de julho de 2025, a Lei n.º 15.177, que, dentre outras alterações, modifica o artigo 133 da Lei n.º 6.404/76 (Lei das S.A.) para exigir que as companhias passem a divulgar, por meio dos relatórios da...more

Fenwick & West LLP

SEC Climate Rule Saga Continues

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial climate disclosure rules have been essentially dead since last March, when the SEC voted to end its defense of the rules. ...more

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