The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the responses of governments and societies to the crisis are having a profound impact on public companies and capital markets worldwide. Such companies, including those in the United...more
3/29/2020
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Virtual Meetings
In the third quarter of 2019, the SEC Staff announced major changes to the standard no-action request review and response process relating to shareholder proposals. In addition, the SEC expanded the availability of...more
10/18/2019
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Shareholder Proposals
For many companies, closing out 2018 means it is time to prepare an annual report and shift attention to the upcoming proxy season. This is an opportune time to take a look back at rulemaking, interpretive guidance and...more
Overview of SPACs and Latest Trends -
A number of recent successful business combination transactions involving special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) led by prominent sponsors have driven a resurgence in the SPAC...more
10/23/2015
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