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Court dismisses Ohio pension fund’s securities suit against Freddie Mac

On August 29, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio granted summary judgment to Freddie Mac and former executives, ending an investor suit brought by an Ohio state pension fund over alleged...more

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No Action Relief Alert: Issuance of SLB 14M and Rescission of SLB 14L

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On February 12, the Staff (Staff) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M). Among other matters, SLB 14M rescinds Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L (SLB 14L) and reinstates...more

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Climate-Risk Disclosure Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted (in a 3-2 vote) final rules related to climate-related disclosures.  These rules had first been proposed in March 2022.  In his opening remarks, SEC Chair Gensler noted that the...more

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Comment Letter Submitted on SEC’s Proposed Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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We believe our proposed changes support all market participants' common objectives of investor protection and fair and efficient capital markets. ...more

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Congress Passes the “Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act”

Foreign public companies listed in the United States may soon face delisting if their auditors cannot comply with US investor protection laws. On December 2, 2020, the US House of Representatives passed by voice vote the...more

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SEC Division of Corporation Finance Publishes Disclosure Considerations for China-based Issuers

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance published CF Disclosure Topic No. 10 (the disclosure topic) on November 23, 2020. The disclosure topic provides guidance to China-based Issuers:...more

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Practical Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Quarterly Disclosures

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As companies close their books on the second quarter and prepare their second quarter disclosures, it is important to assess the continuing impact of COVID-19 on businesses, employees and financial results and provide...more

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S. 945 Introduces New Disclosure Requirements for U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies and Possible Delisting for Non-Compliance

On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed S.945, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (“Bill”), which requires certain public companies to disclose whether they are owned or controlled by a foreign government,...more

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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Consults on New Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements following TCFD Recommendations

In March 2020, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) released a consultation paper entitled: “Proposals to enhance climate-related disclosures by listed issuers and clarification of existing disclosure obligations”...more

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SEC Sets Disclosure Expectations on IP Risks Associated with International Operations

The SEC has issued new guidance it believes will assist public companies both in assessing materiality and in drafting disclosure related to risks to technology and intellectual property that may result from conducting...more

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House Financial Services Committee and House of Representatives Address Capital Formation Related Bills

This past week, the House Financial Services Committee considered and passed a few bills that would, if passed by the House, result in changes to the securities laws. ...more

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