On May 21, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced the adoption of amendments to certain rules and forms relating to financial disclosures about acquisitions and dispositions of businesses “to improve...more
In an effort to limit exposure and contain Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), public companies are monitoring developments in the outbreak and announcements from public health authorities and federal, state, and local...more
3/17/2020
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The push for increased diversity on corporate boards ramped up recently when Vanguard, a leader in mutual funds and asset management, released its 2019 Investment Stewardship Annual Report. The report, released on August 30,...more
10/3/2019
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As part of its ongoing review of the disclosure requirements under federal securities laws, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed amendments relating to business acquisitions and dispositions by...more
Recent guidance from the SEC’s Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) and Division of Corporate Finance have shed light on the SEC’s view toward initial coin offerings (ICOs) by applying a classic...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new rule and related amendments designed to streamline and enhance the regulatory framework for "fund of funds" arrangements....more
2/15/2019
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