Despite the heightened drama of the 2026 shareholder proposal season – precipitated by the landmark announcement from the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC (SEC staff) that it would generally not respond to…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed amendments to the rules and forms governing registered securities offerings, with the stated goal of enabling a significantly broader universe of public companies to…
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Here’s an excerpt from this Cooley Alert penned by Rich Segal, Chad Mills, Julia Boesch, Reid Hooper, Liz Dunshee, Luci Altman, Victoria Peluso, Katherine Denby and Christine Turner:…
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The deadline is approaching for the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) year-end reporting requirements for companies in the UK, US and elsewhere with share options and other share awards granted to – and share acquisitions by – UK…
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Federal and state antitrust enforcers are sending a clear signal to companies: An algorithm is not a shield for anticompetitive conduct. As algorithmic pricing becomes a primary focus for regulators, particularly in California,…
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On May 14, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in J.M. v. Illuminate Education Inc., delivering an important and nuanced ruling for companies that maintain health-related data but do not consider themselves…
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On May 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed to rescind in their entirety the climate-related disclosure rules it adopted in March 2024 (the 2024 rules)…
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Did you notice that the SEC hasn’t held an open Commission meeting so far this year? Me neither. Which should lead us both to conclude that it doesn’t matter. Because it doesn’t…
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We are often asked, by both new and established managers of private equity and venture capital funds, “Where should I form my next fund?” The answer is, in many cases, Delaware or the Cayman Islands…
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Having a facility security clearance (FCL) can open the door to new opportunities and customer relationships for government contractors. An understanding of the process and early planning can help smooth the road from…
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Episode 2 of SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ new podcast “Material Matters” featured Corp Fin Director Jim Moloney. Here’s ten things that Jim said during the 25-minute podcast:…
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A little over two years since they were initially adopted, the SEC has formally proposed to rescind its climate disclosure rules, as noted in this press release. Here’s the 134-page proposing release – and the fact sheet. Here’s…
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On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed sweeping changes to its current filing status rules – arguably the most significant overhaul in decades…
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Here’s an excerpt from this Cooley Alert penned by Ali Murata and Michael Bergmann: “According to the SEC, the percentage of issuers entitled to scaled disclosure relief would increase from 44% to 81% of registrants…
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The High Court’s judgment in Visa Inc & Others v. Luxottica Retail UK Limited is a stark reminder of the risks inherent in broadly drafted settlement agreements, particularly agreements that cover (or potentially cover) claims…
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