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Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of SB 21 Safe Harbor

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Our Securities Litigation and Securities Groups examine the Delaware Supreme Court decision to uphold SB 21, which rewrote the state’s legal protections for corporations and their directors, officers, and controlling...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The Star Decision

On 12 December 2022, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against 11 current and former directors and officers of Star Entertainment Group Ltd (Star) for alleged breaches of their duties under s 180...more

DLA Piper

SEC Provides Exemptive Relief And Issues Final Rules Codifying Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Section 16 Reporting For...

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On December 18, 2025, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIAA) removed the exemption from reporting under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), as amended, for foreign private...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California Advances Climate Disclosure Regulations

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At a public hearing held February 26, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a resolution to adopt initial regulations implementing California’s landmark climate reporting and disclosure laws, the Climate...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

OCC Issues Two Final Rules to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Community Banks (National Banks and Federal Savings Associations and...

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently adopted two final rules designed to reduce regulatory burden on community banks. The rules expand streamlined licensing procedures for qualifying community banks...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The PFBCon Podcast: From Mic to Millions: AI-Powered Sponsorship, Licensing & Equity Strategies for Podcasters

Shadeed Eleazer, a prominent business architect, licensing strategist, and U.S. Navy veteran based in Maryland, and Host of the Conversational Currency podcast, presents “Mic to Millions” at the Podcasting for Business...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

CSSF Circular 26/906: A Consolidated Framework For Governance And Risk Management In Payment And E-Money Institutions - Effective...

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) published its new CSSF circular 26/906 on central administration, internal governance and risk management (Circular) applicable to payment institutions (PIs) and...more

Venable LLP

Annual Stockholders Meeting: Preparation Guide - March 2026

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We are often asked by clients to assist them in preparing for and holding their annual meetings of stockholders. A variety of materials, including our memorandum, Proxy Materials and Annual Meetings under Maryland Law – 2026,...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Delaware Supreme Court Confirms Safe Harbors for Controlling-Party Transactions

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The Delaware Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on February 27, 2026, upholding the constitutionality of Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), the 2025 amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law that created new liability...more

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SEC Grants Conditional Exemption to Section 16 Reporting for Certain Foreign Private Issuer Insiders

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As discussed in our prior post, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, adopted on December 18, 2025, eliminated the exemption to the Section 16(a) reporting requirements for directors and officers of foreign private...more

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SEC Approves Conditional Exemptive Order for Beneficial Ownership Reporting by Certain FPI Directors and Officers

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On March 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued an order (the "Exemptive Order") that provides a conditional exemption from the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange...more

Fenwick & West LLP

SEC CDI Updates for March 2026

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On March 6, 2026, the SEC released updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) related to Rule 701, Rule 405, CIK codes, and smaller reporting company (SRC) status. Key takeaways are summarized below....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: March 10, 2026, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance: Jim Massey on Risk in Action

Innovation spans many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the...more

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California’s Venture Capital Demographic Reporting Requirements: First Annual Report Due April 1, 2026

A new, first-of-its-kind California law now requires certain venture capital funds to report anonymized demographic data about the founding teams of their portfolio companies. The first annual report is due April 1, 2026,...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Webinar] The Algorithm Economy: How to Win in a Digital World - March 24th, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm ET

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In today’s interconnected business world, digital transformation touches every corner of an enterprise. Those who embrace it will flourish, and those who don’t will be left behind. Womble Bond Dickinson invites you to join...more

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[Webinar] Oversight Before Guidance: SEC, DOJ, and the Cost of Waiting - March 24th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

The Reality of 2026: Oversight is Outpacing the Rulebook - The traditional compliance sequence — waiting for formal guidance before building a program — is no longer a viable strategy in today’s enforcement climate. From...more

Offit Kurman

Business Owner’s Guide to Lawsuit Readiness

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In this episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman explain what to do if you’re served with a complaint or lawsuit. They emphasize staying calm and recognizing that litigation can be a...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: March 10, 2026, The More ABC Laws Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Foley Hoag LLP

M&A: Preparing for a Sale

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Key Takeaways: Early Planning and Governance: A successful sale requires assembling a core internal team of key executives early in the process, engaging experienced legal, accounting, and financial advisors, and ensuring...more

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SEC’s Updated Enforcement Manual Codifies Key Process Improvements

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its Enforcement Manual for the first time since 2017. Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team explores how the SEC has updated its Wells process,...more

Akerman LLP

When Science Fiction Becomes Enterprise Risk: The Impact of Anthropic’s Public Statements That AI May Be Conscious

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On February 12, 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told the New York Times that he is “open to the idea” that Claude, his company’s flagship AI system, could be conscious...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

FAQs on Timing of Initial Section 16(a) Reporting for Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers

On March 9, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission published a short series of FAQs on the timing of initial Section 16(a) reports by directors and officers of certain...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Winter Case Notes: A Partnership Masquerading as an LLC, and Other Recent Decisions of Interest

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Here in New York, we’re about to say goodbye to a winter season like we haven’t seen in many years: prolonged, bitter cold; several prodigious snowfalls; and iced-over ponds. To all of which I say—hooray! Winter as it’s meant...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Consider Recommendation on Tokenization of Equity Securities

On March 5, 2026, the Market Structure Subcommittee of the U.S.  Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Investor Advisory Committee (“IAC”) released a recommendation regarding the tokenization of equity securities.  The...more

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