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SEC Approves NYSE and NASDAQ Revised Listing Rules Regarding the Independence of Compensation Committees and Their Advisers

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 3/6/2013

Amendments to the stock exchange listing rules governing compensation committee independence were finalized recently, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ...more

SEC Commissioner Emphasizes the Need for Robust Proxy Disclosure

by Paul S. Lawler | Holland & Knight LLP on 3/5/2013

On February 20, 2013, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar delivered a speech regarding the need for more robust disclosure in proxy statements and highlighted areas in which disclosure can be substantially improved....more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - March 1, 2013

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 3/4/2013

In this issue: - Recent SEC Speeches Focus on Investor Protection and Disclosure - SEC 2013 Examination Priorities - CFTC Revises Clearing Compliance Schedule for iTraxx CDS Indices - SEC Division...more

Public Company Adviser - February 2013: New Listing Standards Affect Compensation Committees

by King & Spalding on 2/28/2013

In January 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved new NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards addressing the independence of compensation committees and their advisers. In this edition of the Public Company...more

Preparation for 2012 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2013 Annual Shareholder Meetings

by Megan Gates, Pamela Greene | Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 2/25/2013

As our clients and friends know, each year Mintz Levin provides an analysis of the regulatory developments that impact public companies as they prepare for their fiscal year-end filings with the Securities and Exchange...more

Small Business Securities Bulletin - SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule Addressing Compensation Committees, Consultants

by Penny Somer Greif | Ober|Kaler on 2/22/2013

A periodic bulletin keeping small businesses informed about current developments in securities law and related matters. Final Nasdaq Rule - In our October 2012 Bulletin, we discussed The NASDAQ Stock Exchange LLC’s...more

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Planning for the 2013 Annual Meeting and Reporting Season

by Andrew Brady, Brian V. Breheny, Marc S. Gerber, Richard J. Grossman, Neil M. Leff, Regina Olshan, Michael Rogan, Erica Schohn, Joseph M. Yaffe | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/19/2013

As companies prepare for the 2013 annual meeting and reporting season, we have compiled an overview of the corporate governance and disclosure matters that companies should consider as they draft this season’s disclosure...more

Executive Compensation and Corporate and Securities Alert: SEC Adopts NYSE and Nasdaq Rules Relating to Compensation Committees...

by Gerald Audant, Grace Chen, Sofia Chesnokova, Elizabeth Gartland, Shawn Lampron, Blake Martell, Marshall Mort, Adriana Sherwood, Scott P. Spector | Fenwick & West LLP on 1/30/2013

On January 11, 2013 the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") approved the equity listing standards proposed by the NYSE and Nasdaq, as amended1 regarding compensation committee independence criteria and compensation...more

SEC Approves Exchanges’ Proposed Rules for Compensation Committees and Their Advisers

by Marques Matthews, David S. Rosenthal | Dechert LLP on 1/29/2013

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) formally approved several new listing rules proposed by NASDAQ and the NYSE on January 11, 2013. The new listing rules are designed to bring the listing standards of each...more

"SEC Approves NYSE and Nasdaq Compensation Committee Rules"

by Brian V. Breheny, Marc S. Gerber, Richard J. Grossman, Neil M. Leff, Regina Olshan, Erica Schohn, Joseph M. Yaffe | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/24/2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved new New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) listing requirements relating to compensation committees of listed companies. The listing...more

Structured Thoughts -- Volume 4, Issue 1 -- January 16, 2013

by Bradley Berman, Lloyd S. Harmetz, Anna T. Pinedo | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/17/2013

In This Issue: Additional SEC Guidance on Estimated Value Disclosures; FINRA to Continue Its Focus on Structured Products; FINRA’s Ketchum Discusses Structured Products; FINRA Issues Q&A Guidance on New Communications...more

Lessons Learned in 2012

by Franc E. Del Fosse III | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 1/10/2013

As one calendar year ends and the next begins, it is natural to look back to take an inventory of lessons learned and to look forward in an attempt to implement such lessons. The year 2012 certainly had its fair share of...more

Delaware Law Update — Delaware Court Applies Heightened Scrutiny to Director Compensation

by Joshua Schneiderman | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 1/8/2013

In an era of intense investor scrutiny and SEC rulemaking regarding executive compensation, a recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery raises questions as to the protections afforded to directors when granting...more

Corporate Communicator - Winter 2013

by Jeff E. Beck, Franc E. Del Fosse III, Joseph M. Miller, Joshua Schneiderman, Jeffrey A. Scudder | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 12/29/2012

In This Issue: - 2013 Annual Meeting Season - Dealing with ISS and Other Proxy Advisory Firms this Proxy Season - SEC Update - Other NYSE/NASDAQ Developments - Delaware Law Update — Delaware Court Applies...more

Executive Compensation and Corporate and Securities Alert: UPDATED-NYSE and Nasdaq Propose Rules Relating to Compensation...

by David A. Bell, Adriana Sherwood, Scott P. Spector | Fenwick & West LLP on 12/21/2012

This summary has been updated to reflect the amendment to the Nasdaq Proposed Rules now referenced in the third paragraph of the Overview below. Overview - On June 20, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission...more

Planning for the 2013 Annual Meeting Season

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/3/2012

As companies prepare for the 2013 annual meeting and reporting season, we have compiled an overview of the corporate governance and disclosure matters that companies should consider as they draft this season’s disclosure...more

What’s New in Executive Compensation for the Upcoming Proxy Season: Compensation Committee and Adviser Independence, ISS...

by Danielle Benderly, Elizabeth Breakstone, J. Sue Morgan | Perkins Coie on 11/28/2012

Public companies preparing for the upcoming 2013 proxy season will need to keep in mind a number of new developments related to executive compensation, including: - New Securities and Exchange Commission rules that...more

SEC Issues Compensation Committee and Compensation Consultant Independence Rules as Required by the Dodd Frank Act

by White & Case LLP on 6/28/2012

On June 20, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published final rules (the “Compensation Rules”) requiring securities exchanges to change their listing standards with respect to compensation committee...more

The Dodd Frank Act: A Guide to the Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, and Disclosure Provisions

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/17/2011

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”)1 became law on July 21, 2010. The primary purpose of the Act is to identify and manage threats to the stability of the nation’s financial system, such...more

Say-On-Pay Voting Results through March 6, 2011

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/8/2011

Our latest update on Say-on-Pay and frequency voting results, which includes summary results and detailed company-by-company results, can be found here. The results are sorted by the company's SEC filer status and by the date...more

Say-On-Pay Voting Results through February 28, 2011

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/2/2011

Our latest update on Say-on-Pay and frequency voting results, which includes summary results and detailed company-by-company results, can be found here (see full alert below for link). The results are sorted by the company's...more

SEC Adopts “Say on Pay” Rules for Public Companies

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 1/28/2011

On January 25, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted by a 3-2 vote final rules on say on pay, say on frequency and say on golden parachutes advisory votes, which give shareholders of public companies a voice on...more

LegalMinds Interview: “Say on Pay” and Other Issues for the Upcoming Proxy Season

by Bruce Colwin on 12/28/2010

Each proxy season seems to be getting more and more complicated in terms of the new requirements as to what both the SEC and shareholders expect and this year will be no exception. According to David Lynn, Co-chair of...more

Corporate and Securities Alert: “Say on Pay” Rules Proposed

by Fenwick & West LLP on 11/2/2010

The SEC has released a rule proposal (“Proposal”) designed to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act relating to shareholder approval of executive compensation and golden parachute compensation arrangements. We believe...more

SEC Proposes Rules on “Say on Pay” for Public Companies and Rules on Proxy Vote Reporting for Institutional Investment Managers

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 10/29/2010

On October 18, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rules on say on pay, say on frequency and say on golden parachutes votes to implement the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that give shareholders of public...more

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