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The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better... more +
The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better access to material information prior to investing 2) ensure that transactions are not based on fraud. In order to effectuate its dual goals, the Act requires that any offer or sale of securities is registered with the SEC. less -
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SEC Expands Accommodations for Nonpublic Review of Most Securities Act and Exchange Act Registration Statements

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On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) expanded the accommodations for the confidential submission and review of registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) or...more

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SEC Expands Confidential Review Process for Draft Registration Statements

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On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) announced updates to its confidential submission process for draft registration statements, broadening the scope of issuers eligible for non-public...more

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SEC Expands Confidential Filing Options

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded the confidential filing options, including...more

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SEC Staff Expands Confidential Review Accommodations for Certain Issuers and Transactions

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On March 3, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued new guidance, effective immediately, significantly expanding the ability of companies to...more

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SEC’s New Rules Give SPACs, Target Companies Much to Consider

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On January 24, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). The new rules affect both initial public offerings (“IPOs”) for...more

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Final Rules on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, Shell Companies, and Projections

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On January 24, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the final rules intended to augment investor protections in initial public offerings by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and in subsequent...more

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A Summary and Early Analysis of SEC Final SPAC Rules

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By vote of 3 to 2, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) on Jan. 24, 2024, adopted new rules and amendments (SPAC Rules) pertaining to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), with the stated...more

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The SEC Amends Policy on Economic Projections, and Issues Final Rules and Additional Guidance for SPACs and Shell Companies

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The SEC on January 24, 2024 adopted final rules amending the disclosure and registration requirements applicable to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and shell companies that register or file reports with the SEC....more

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SEC Final SPAC Rules: Key Takeaways

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has finalized its long-awaited rules regarding special purpose acquisition companies (“SPAC”). So, what are the key aspects of these rules that SPAC market participants...more

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Open Meeting Report: SEC Approves SPAC Final Rules in 3-2 Vote

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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler led an open meeting on January 24, 2024, hosting discussions that evaluated the potential benefits and pitfalls associated with the adoption of proposed rules...more

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SEC Adopts Rules and Guidance on SPACs

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On January 24, 2024, the SEC adopted rules and guidance to impose a variety of new requirements on SPACs. The effective date of the rules is 125 days after publication in the Federal Register, an unpredictable process that...more

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SEC Adopts New Rules Applicable to SPACs, Shell Companies and Projections

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We previously noted in our March 31, 2022 alert that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) held an open meeting on March 30, 2022 to consider proposed rules and amendments regarding special purpose...more

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SEC Approves Final SPAC Rules

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On January 24, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). The final rules follow the SEC’s issuance of proposed rules on March...more

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Court Dismisses Post-SPAC Class Action for Lack of Standing

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On March 31, 2023, U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams of the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative securities class action against CarLotz, Inc. (CarLotz), and certain of its officers and directors on the grounds...more

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SPAC Regulation - Past, Present and Future

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Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are companies formed to raise capital in an initial public offering (IPO) with the purpose of using the proceeds to acquire an operating business or assets to be identified after...more

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Reverberations Felt from SEC’s SPAC Proposal Even Before Rules Are Adopted

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In March 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed sweeping new rules to regulate the disclosures and liabilities associated special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The proposing release is available...more

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SPAC Update: Tremors Felt from Proposed SPAC Rules as Investment Bank Signals Retreat

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In a little more than a month, the SEC's proposed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) rules have started to reshape the market landscape. In a concise statement issued on May 9, a prominent investment bank announced it...more

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SEC's Proposed SPAC Rules: A Closer Look at the Proposed Rules

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On March 30, 2022, the commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved much-anticipated proposed rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). ...more

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SEC Proposes Rules Governing SPACs and De-SPAC Transactions

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The Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) market is facing both a new set of rules and amendments to rules already in place under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Last month, the U.S....more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Rules Affecting SPACs

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The commissioners of the SEC have proposed new rules and amendments that would require greater disclosures from special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The proposed rules were made in reaction to concerns over the...more

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SEC Releases Proposed Rules Targeting SPACs, Shell Companies and De-SPAC Transactions

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Rule proposals, if adopted, would more closely align de-SPAC mergers with traditional IPOs with respect to disclosure requirements, marketing practices, and gatekeeper obligations. Proposed Rules would significantly...more

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Writing on the Wall for SPAC Underwriters? New SEC Rule Increases Exposure and Risks

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Last week, Holland & Knight's experienced Corporate, M&A and Securities Team dove into the details of the SEC's recent rule proposal covering enhanced disclosures for SPACs and de-SPAC transactions. As detailed in the post,...more

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SEC Releases Proposal to Enhance Disclosures for SPACs and De-SPAC Transactions

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In this post, Holland & Knight's Corporate, M&A and Securities Team unpacks the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent rule proposal covering enhanced disclosures for SPACs and de-SPAC transactions. Next week,...more

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SEC Proposes New Rules for SPACs: What will the future hold for SPACs?

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On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments regarding special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), shell companies, and disclosure related...more

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Delaware Court of Chancery Awards Attorneys’ Fees After Gilead’s “Glaringly Egregious” Litigation Conduct

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Delaware Court of Chancery Awards Attorneys’ Fees After Gilead’s “Glaringly Egregious” Litigation Conduct; S.D.N.Y Grants Plaintiffs’ Partial Summary Judgment in Securities Class Action Against Perrigo; SPAC Investors Launch...more

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