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Conflict minerals disclosures on Forms SD are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) no later than June 2, 2025.1 The conflict minerals disclosure rules and related guidance have remained at a...more
As a result of amendments adopted by the SEC in 2024, the SEC’s EDGAR electronic filing system is being replaced with a new “EDGAR Next” dashboard. All existing SEC filers will need to transition to EDGAR Next before...more
On March 24, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched its EDGAR Next platform. All individuals and entities that make SEC filings (SEC Filers) must enroll on the platform by September 15, 2025, to avoid...more
The SEC has updated the EDGAR system’s login, password, and access protocols which will affect Canadian SEC reporting companies and other individuals and entities with EDGAR filing codes, including non-reporting companies...more
On March 14, 2025, the SEC announced a six-month extension of the compliance dates for its previously adopted amendments to Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (known as the Names Rule). The compliance date is...more
On 14 March 2025, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the compliance dates for the amendments to Rule 35d-1 (Amended Names Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), by six months....more
Here’s an important point made by Cooley’s Luci Altman during this 29-minute video we recently blogged about: “If you are onboarding a new director or officer in the near term who has never had EDGAR codes or if you know your...more
On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rules 10 and 11 of Regulation S-T, Form ID, and the EDGAR Filer Manual, concerning access to and management of accounts on EDGAR...more
On March 6, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a press release relating to the enhanced Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system (“EDGAR Next”), including useful links to...more
In this new press release, Filer Transition to New and Improved EDGAR Begins March 24, the SEC provides references and links to “extensive guidance and resources” available to assist filers with EDGAR Next. According to the...more
Here’s a friendly reminder that the EDGAR Next transition is fast approaching. If your company has not yet begun preparations, we urge you to start planning now. As you may recall, on September 27, 2024, the U.S. Securities...more
Introduction - On 27 September 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted “EDGAR Next,” a collection of rule and form amendments intended to improve access to, and management of, accounts on the SEC’s filing...more
As a reminder, each registered investment adviser must file an annual updating amendment to its Form ADV within 90 days of its fiscal year end. This means an adviser with a December 31 fiscal year end will be required to file...more
2025 desk top reference for public companies: the attached document includes a 2025 calendar and other resources to help alert public companies to key SEC filing dates and financial statement staleness deadlines....more
This Legal Update summarizes the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2025 calendar year filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates....more
On December 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the “Commission”) announced charges against several entities that failed to file a Form D within 15 days of a private sale of securities. These entities,...more
This memorandum summarizes key U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and stock exchange regulatory filing deadlines, new disclosure requirements and general tips and guidance for both U.S. domestic issuers and for...more
Our checklist and analysis present matters for companies to consider as they conduct their 2025 annual meetings and file reports to meet upcoming regulatory, shareholder and advisory deadlines. We outline key issues to...more
On December 18, 2024, new requirements go into effect that mandate the use of the XML format for Schedules 13D and 13G filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The XML reporting requirements represent the...more
We are pleased to announce the availability of our calendar showing SEC filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates for 2025. Public companies are encouraged to keep in mind these important deadlines and...more
Our guide to 2025 SEC filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates is now available. Public companies should factor in these key reporting deadlines, disclosure obligations and SEC holidays as they plan for the...more
Over the past year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has intensified its focus on beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d), 13(g) and 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange...more
On September 25, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with 23 entities and individuals for untimely reporting related to their respective holdings and transactions in public company stock....more
In late September, the SEC announced a sweep of settled charges for late beneficial ownership and insider transaction filings, including over $3.8 million in penalties against individuals and companies. This sweep was similar...more
Recent actions by the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Enforcement highlight the importance of making timely filings pursuant to Sections 13(d), 16, and 13(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934....more