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Preparing for the Virtual-Only Annual Meeting: Issues to Consider

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For those planning for a virtual-only annual shareholders meeting, here are a non-exhaustive list of issues to consider (these also apply to hybrid meetings, which also have other issues to ponder given the in-person...more

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Reminder: Atualização das Regras para Assembleias Gerais – Resolução CVM N.º 204

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Em continuidade ao Alerta divulgado em 5 de junho de 2024, lembramos que as novas regras de participação e votação a distância em assembleias de acionistas, introduzidas pela Resolução CVM 204, que altera a Resolução CVM 81,...more

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2021 Transactional Year in Review and 2022 Forecast: Emerging Developments in Corporate Governance, Impact of COVID-19, and...

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The enduring COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact corporate governance practices and trends in 2021, while other notable developments, including a surge in shareholder proposals, changes to the proxy rules, and increased...more

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SEC Adopts Universal Proxy Rules

On November 17, 2021, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted mandatory universal proxy rules that will apply for all contested director elections, which it had previously proposed in 2016. Under the final...more

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2022 Proxy and Annual Report Season: The Time to Get Started Is Now

Once again, it is time to prepare for the proxy and annual report season. There are many issues to take into consideration when crafting required regulatory disclosures in a manner that conveys effective messaging to the...more

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COVID-19: Tracker for SEC and related developments for U.S. public companies

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Our Public Company Advisory practice has developed this quick-reference guide for U.S. public companies navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape which continues to impact SEC filing and disclosure obligations,...more

Carlton Fields

Securities Regulators’ Rx for COVID-19

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In response to the national outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), federal securities regulators have provided guidance and relief to the industry. Listed below are some of these actions that are most relevant to...more

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Updated SEC Staff Guidance Regarding Shareholder Meetings

The guidance regarding shareholder meetings has been updated to address a number of matters, including issues related to delays in printing and mailing of proxy materials...more

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Delaware Issues Modified Order Relating to Remote Meeting of Shareholders and Shareholder Notices

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As companies continue to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their ongoing operations, shareholder meetings have become an area of increasing concern for those companies subject to the reporting requirements...more

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SEC Updates Shareholder Meeting Guidance

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEC staff provided guidance on changing the date time and place of an annual meeting, switching to a virtual shareholder meeting and certain matters related to shareholder proposals....more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - April 2020

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COVID-19 RELATED DEVELOPMENTS - SPECIAL REGULATORY UPDATE - SEC Updates Investment Company Act Exemptive Order in Response to COVID-19 - On March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

SEC Offers Guidance – How COVID-19 Impacts Conducting the Annual Meeting

On March 13, 2020, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance for conducting annual meetings in light of concerns caused by COVID-19....more

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SEC Provides Guidance On Annual Meetings For Companies Affected By COVID-19

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The Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced guidance on March 13 for public companies that have been impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and that wish to modify the date, time or...more

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Virtual Shareholder Meetings on the Rise Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Stock exchange-listed public companies in the United States are required to hold annual shareholder meetings, which are traditionally held in person. Virtual annual shareholder meetings — where shareholders participate...more

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