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On January 13, 2026, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins issued a statement in which he broadly noted that the disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K do not always yield "information...more
On January 26, 2026, Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered remarks at the 53rd annual Securities Regulation Institute. The Commissioner focused his comments on efforts to improve capital...more
The most frequently asked question at all-hands meetings for a securities offering is “What financial statements will be needed?” The question seems simple enough. But the answer is rarely straightforward. This User’s...more
For startup founders seeking to reduce their potential tax exposure through a Section 83(b) election, timing matters. ...more
On December 11, 2025, the US House of Representatives, with a vote of 302 to 123, passed the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act. The INVEST Act is now headed to the US...more
IPOs and Small Public Companies As we noted in our prior post, the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation recently issued its Staff Report for fiscal year 2025, which provides information on the Office’s...more
Now that 2026 has begun, United States public companies with a December 31 fiscal year-end will be working to prepare their annual reports on Form 10-K for filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ...more
On December 11, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a package of 22 bills that aim to lower regulatory requirements relating to several different aspects of the securities and capital markets in the United States —...more
Today, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan capital formation bill, H.R. 3383 or the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (“INVEST”) Act of 2025, 302 to 123. Announced by...more
As the year-end reporting season approaches, many public companies are starting preparations for their annual reports on Form 10-K to be filed in early 2026. Below are five key reminders as preparations begin....more
The SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and Congress can provide investors with increased access to emerging companies that historically have raised capital from institutional investors in private markets and can...more
Singapore Exchange Regulation announced changes to its listing regime, including a reduction of Mainboard profit requirements and elimination of the financial watchlist, signifying a more market-driven regulatory approach....more
Imagine you are a founder or director of a Series B-stage B2B technology startup. You have gained commercial traction but have not quite hit your growth targets in core and expansion markets—perhaps due to pursuing too many...more
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have proposed a multi-year pilot initiative to allow eligible venture issuers to voluntarily adopt semi-annual financial reporting. To be eligible, among other criteria, a venture...more
In today’s volatile funding landscape, even high-potential early- and growth-stage companies can find themselves navigating tight liquidity conditions. For founders and executive teams in the ECVC space, recognizing early...more
Un petit nombre de sociétés ouvertes au Canada pourraient bientôt être en mesure de se retirer du régime de communication trimestrielle des résultats financiers en faveur d’un nouveau cadre d’information semestrielle. Le 23...more
Our last installment explored the basic concept of an advisory board. This second, and final, installment moves from concept to implementation, identifying roles and considerations for designing and building an advisory board...more
Establishing a board of directors with non-founder directors marks a critical turning point in a startup’s evolution, from founder-led to investor-backed. Whether you are incorporating, closing your first priced financing...more
With special thanks to Julie Wicklund and Eileen Leman for their contributions. Emerging companies often expand their candidate searches outside of their home country so as to benefit from the global talent pool. ...more
In a recent decision, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware addressed a dispute at a private Delaware corporation concerning the removal of two officers by the board under a notice of board meeting that the court...more
The journey from a promising startup to a market leader is fraught with challenges: scaling operations, navigating capital markets, attracting top talent, and sidestepping unforeseen competitive threats. For fast-growing,...more
Emerging companies & venture capital partner Brad Flint moderated a panel at Fierce Biotech Week on October 8, 2025, that examined the legal issues that newly-formed biotech companies must navigate. Brad was joined on the...more
I. Introduction - Key Takeaways for Startups, Founders, and Investors: For stock issued on or after July 5, 2025, Qualified Small Business Stock ("QSBS") eligibility requires that the corporation's aggregate gross assets...more
As a Silicon Valley corporate lawyer advising high-growth companies and their boards, I have seen firsthand how capital strategy, disclosure, governance, and litigation risk all intersect. In today’s market, emerging growth...more