From Distance Meetings to Diversity Reports: 2020 Updates for NY State Businesses
We are often asked by clients to assist them in preparing for and holding their annual meetings of stockholders. A variety of materials provide guidance on the major components of an annual meeting, such as proxy statement...more
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
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
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
Companies May Extend Disclosure Deadlines and Implement Changes to Annual Meetings; SEC Reminds Companies of Disclosure Obligations - The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced that it is providing...more