As discussed in our prior blog post, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) recently issued a concept release (Release) aiming to gather input on whether the criteria for designation as a foreign private...more
As discussed at an open meeting held on June 4, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) published a concept release (Release) soliciting comments on whether to revise the definition of “foreign private...more
The proxy statement has become an integral component of a public company’s preparation for its annual meeting of shareholders. The rules and regulations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act),...more
3/28/2025
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Corporate Governance ,
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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ,
Securities Regulation ,
Shareholders
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation, Question 103.12 (C&DI), that may significantly impact how public companies engage with their shareholders....more
Companies seeking to raise capital through a public offering are encouraged to note the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s announcement on March 3, 2025 that the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (SEC...more
In our earlier blog post, we discussed Staff Legal Bulletin 14M (SLB 14M), which rescinded prior Staff Legal Bulletin 14L (SLB 14L). The staff of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicated that SLB 14M is...more
3/5/2025
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Proxy Statements ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
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Rule 14a-8 ,
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Securities Exchange Act ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholder Proposals ,
Shareholders
Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s regular bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more
9/26/2024
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Climate Change ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Greenwashing ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Marketing ,
NAIC ,
Popular ,
Product Labels ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Finance