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The Perils of Finder’s Fees (Revisited)

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Way back in 2017, one of our earliest posts discussed the legal and financial risks to both the issuer and the finder if an issuer pays a finder’s fee in connection with a sale of securities in the United States, and the...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

ESG in 2024: Traps for the Unwary

ESG continues to be a hot topic for 2024 for investors and regulators alike. The specific concerns investors and regulators have – and what they expect to develop over the coming months – differ, however, across...more

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PCAOB's NOCLAR Proposal in the Hot Seat

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On March 6, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) held a virtual roundtable to discuss its June 6, 2023 proposed rule: Amendments to PCAOB Auditing Standards Related to a Company’s Non-Compliance with Laws and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Modèle d’accès aux prospectus des émetteurs assujettis qui ne sont pas des fonds d’investissement : modifications définitives

Le 11 janvier 2024, les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (les « ACVM ») ont publié la version définitive des modifications au Règlement 41-101 sur les obligations générales relatives au prospectus, au Règlement...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

SEC Issues Final Climate Risk Disclosure Rules

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The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final climate risk disclosure rules on March 6, 2024, nearly two years after the controversial proposed rules generated intense interest and debate. The Enhancement and...more

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CSA Finalizes Amendments to Implement Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting

On January 11, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published in final form amendments and changes to National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements, National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form...more

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SEC Chief Accountant has some thoughts about the statement of cash flows

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The SEC’s Office of Chief Accountant appears to be taking a hard look these days at statements of cash flows. In “The Statement of Cash Flows: Improving the Quality of Cash Flow Information Provided to Investors,” SEC Chief...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Exit Ready (Part 2 – IPOs)

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Summary and Early Analysis of New SEC Private Fund Rules

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 23, 2023, adopted the long-awaited private fund rules (Private Fund Rules) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) as part of SEC Release No. IA-6383...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The Latham FPI Guide: Accessing the US Capital Markets From Outside the United States - 2023 Edition

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Fabry-Pérot Interferometer, SA is a highly successful non-US company known to the world as FPI. FPI is considering doing a debt or equity offering in the United States. What are the key legal issues it, and its underwriters...more

Freiberger Haber LLP

Securities Act Claims Dismissed as Time-Barred and Otherwise Insufficient

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On March 20, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund, in which it unanimously held that the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 does not strip state...more

Proskauer - Corporate Defense and Disputes

Second Circuit Clarifies Nature of Actionable Opinions Under Securities Laws

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that a statement of opinion that reflects some subjective judgment can nevertheless be actionable under the securities laws if it misleads investors into thinking that the...more

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PCAOB Proposes Massive Expansion of the Auditor's Role

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On June 3, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) proposed sweeping new auditing standards (PCAOB Release No. 2023-003) that would require auditors to consider a company’s noncompliance with laws and...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

ESG: Balancing Priorities at the Leadership Level

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On July 12, 2023, Vinson & Elkins counsel Jon Solorzano, former Senior Director, Legal and Corporate Development for The Clorox Company, joined Pam Cone of Amity Advisory for “ESG: Balancing Priorities at the Leadership...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Waters asks Treasury, SEC to comment on crypto framework

On June 23, Representative Maxine Waters solicited viewpoints, analysis, and recommendations in letters sent to the Department of Treasury and the SEC regarding a recently introduced discussion draft of cryptocurrency...more

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NYAG Proposition of Digital Assets Legislation

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On May 5, 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a landmark bill — the Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight (CRPTO) Act — that, if passed, would dramatically tighten regulation on...more

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC

Regulation A Offerings: Alternative Real Estate Financing

With an increasing number of regional banks tightening lending standards and numerous private real estate funds pulling back on commercial real estate investing generally, many would-be real estate projects are being...more

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New York AG Proposes Landmark Legislation to Regulate Crypto: Making a Bold Statement

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On May 5, 2023, the New York Attorney General, Letitia James, proposed a “landmark” bill to increase regulations (again) on the cryptocurrency industry, thereby supposedly protecting investors, consumers, and the broader...more

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SEC Chief Accountant has advice for audit committees on lead auditors’ use of other auditors

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In this new statement, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter—no longer “acting” Chief, he got the job—discusses some of the issues arising out of the increased use by lead auditors of other accounting firms and individual...more

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CSA Provides Guidance on Compliance with Non-GAAP Financial Measures Rule

On November 3, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice 51-364 (the Report) to summarize the results of continuous disclosure reviews conducted by CSA staff over the two years ending March...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

The SEC Closes the Cookie Jar - Recent SEC Enforcement Activity Reaffirms Focus on Improper Earnings Management

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On April 18, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced the fourth enforcement action arising from its EPS Initiative, charging Rollins Inc. (“Rollins”) and its former chief financial officer (“CFO”) with...more

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FinCEN Issues Advisory For Financial Institutions to Look Out for Kleptocracy and Foreign Corrupt Activity

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In This Issue. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is urging financial institutions to focus their efforts on detecting the proceeds of foreign public corruption; the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority...more

Bennett Jones LLP

CSA Seeks Comments on "Access Equals Delivery" Model for Prospectuses, Financial Statements and MD&A

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comment proposed amendments to implement an "access equals delivery" model (AED model) to generally permit electronic delivery of prospectuses, financial...more

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SEC Proposes New Rules to Enhance Disclosure and Investor Protection Relating to SPACs and Projections – Impact on Target...

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules and amendments (the Proposed Rules) to enhance disclosure and expand liability in initial public offerings by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)...more

Butler Snow LLP

The SEC – It Just Means More

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) was established by the passage of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 following the stock market crash of 1929.sec The Act gave the newly formed SEC power to regulate the...more

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