Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This issue contains updates and important reminders on...more
The energy industry faces complex and evolving legal challenges. At any given moment, there are a myriad of issues that threaten the viability of companies within this sector. Challenges that increase the volume of litigation...more
We previously reported on regulators’ increased attention to the use of big data systems, including external consumer data and information sources, algorithms and predictive models. Recent announcements in Colorado, Louisiana...more
In what could be a harbinger of the future regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, the European Commission published its recent proposal for regulation of AI systems. The proposal is part of the...more
With the 2020 proxy and annual reporting season upon us, this Legal Update provides 10 tips for companies to consider when drafting annual reports on Form 10-K and proxy statements for filing with the US Securities and...more
On August 8, the SEC proposed amendments to Regulation S-K to modernize required disclosures on business, legal proceedings and risk factors in Exchange Act and Securities Act filings. The proposed amendments represent the...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s disclosure effectiveness initiative has, among other things, focused on the fact that risk factors in SEC disclosure documents have over the years become longer, often making it...more