In a unanimous decision published on June 5, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the entire set of regulations, including amendments to existing rules (collectively, the Rules), adopted by the US...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that a person who makes social media posts promoting securities—motivated at least in part by their own financial interests or those of the securities’ owner—is...more
The US Supreme Court recently agreed to hear an important appeal of a US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision interpreting Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 in the context of a direct stock...more
The Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) announced that it had submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval of new listing rules to advance board diversity and increase transparency to...more
12/7/2020
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A new report shows that the number of women on California corporate boards has increased 66.5% since 2018 after the state required corporations to have at least one to three female directors by 2021. Despite the significant...more
Diversity and inclusion in business has taken center stage in public discourse, and by-and-large, businesses have stated their commitment to diversity and inclusion, announcing various new initiatives to address racial...more
In a decision beneficial to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the US Supreme Court has affirmed that those persons who disseminate statements containing material misrepresentations or omissions are primarily liable...more
3/28/2019
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Lorenzo v SEC ,
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The SEC’s published report of its first investigation focused on tokens sold in the context of an ICO sets the framework for future token offerings and raises red flags and legal hurdles to the resale or transfer of...more