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US Supreme Court Holds That Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Federal Anti-Fraud Rule

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In a unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court held that pure omissions are not actionable under Rule 10b-5(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Rather, the Court found that Rule 10b–5(b) prohibits half-truths, not...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

The SEC Continues its Efforts to Improve Option Grant Practices

The SEC’s recent Rule 10b5-1 rulemaking has drawn attention to its efforts to crack down on illegal trading by corporate insiders. (See our related post here.)  But less attention has been paid to part of the rulemaking that...more

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SEC Announces Proposed Rule for Climate Risk and Greenhouse Gas Disclosures

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On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) that will require registrants to make certain climate disclosures in their registration statements and...more

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Regulation S-K Amendments Effective November 9, 2020

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The SEC approved amendments to Items 101, 103, and 105 of Regulation S-K in late August, as described in a recent client alert, “SEC Adopts Third Round of Disclosure Modernization.” The amendments were published in the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Annual Meeting Filing and Disclosure Requirements

When finalizing proxy materials for annual shareholder meetings, companies should consider the following U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and related guidance, as well as stock exchange listing standards...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Omitting Discussion of Third Year in MD&A Sections

As discussed in earlier blog posts, as a result of various FAST Act mandated changes to Regulation S-K, which were adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective in May 2019, a registrant may omit a...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2020 Compensation Committee Handbook

Skadden’s Executive Compensation and Benefits Group is pleased to provide you with its 2020 Compensation Committee Handbook. This edition reflects updates in applicable law and practices, including developments in director...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

SEC Issues Streamlined Guidance for Confidential Treatment Requests

On Dec. 19, 2019, the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC updated its guidance with respect to the SEC’s procedures for confidential treatment applications (CTAs). In April 2019, the SEC adopted a streamlined procedure...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

Preliminary Planning for the 2020 Proxy Season

Our preliminary list of important planning considerations for the 2020 proxy season is set forth below. Directors’ and Officers’ Questionnaires; Committee Charters - We have identified only a few possible changes to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Proposes to Modernize Business, Legal Proceeding and Risk Factor Disclosure Requirements Under Regulation S-K

On August 8, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced proposed amendments to modernize the rules requiring description of business, legal proceeding and risk factor disclosures pursuant to Regulation S-K....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Updated: FAQs About Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File) for Large Accelerated Filers

Note: We updated this post (originally posted last week) to add new frequently asked questions about when to reference Exhibit 104 in Form 8-Ks and about the phase-in schedule for all companies....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Investment Management Update - June 2019

In the inaugural issue of Investment Management Update, we summarize regulatory, litigation and industry developments from February 2019 to May 2019 impacting the investment management sector....more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

SEC Simplifies Disclosure Requirements to Further FAST Act Mandate

The SEC has adopted rule amendments to simplify disclosure requirements consistent with its mandate under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. ...more

White & Case LLP

SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize and Simplify Disclosure Requirements - And Provides Guidance on the Significantly Streamlined...

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On March 20, 2019, the SEC voted to adopt amendments to modernize and simplify disclosure requirements for public companies, investment advisers, and investment companies. The amended rules, which are based on amendments...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Rules Updated to Modernize and Simplify Disclosures: Act FAST to update upcoming Form 8-Ks, 10-Qs and 10-Ks

Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments (the Amendments) to modernize and simplify disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K (and related rules and forms). Consistent with the SEC’s mandate...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize and Simplify Certain Disclosures

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On March 20, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to modernize and simplify certain disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K, and related rules and forms, in a manner that reduces the costs...more

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Confidential Treatment Process Gets Easier

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The SEC has approved rule changes that significantly simplify the process for public companies to redact confidential information from the exhibits required to be filed as part of SEC reports and registration statements....more

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SEC Adopts Disclosure Changes to Regulation S-K

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The SEC published the final rules on March 20, 2019 to amend a wide variety of disclosure rules, primarily under Regulation S-K, in an effort to modernize and simplify disclosure requirements for public companies, investment...more

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SEC Modernizes and Simplifies Disclosure Requirements

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On March 20, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it had adopted a series of amendments to improve the readability and navigability of company disclosures, and to discourage the disclosure of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Review Smaller Reporting Company Status in Light of New “Smaller Reporting Company” Definition and Updated SEC Staff C&DIs

As public companies prepare to file their annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, they should consider whether they qualify for smaller reporting company (“SRC”) status under the recently amended...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

Guide to the Effect of the SEC’s Disclosure Simplifications on SEC Filings

The SEC has adopted amendments to its rules simplify disclosures in filings with the SEC. The amendments eliminate certain...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Proposes to Modernize Certain Disclosure Requirements

On October 11, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted unanimously to propose changes that would modernize and simplify the disclosure items in Regulation S-K and related rules and forms. The proposed...more

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September 1 effective date for exhibit hyperlinks in SEC filings fast approaching

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Beginning September 1, public companies will need to comply with SEC rule amendments requiring that reports and registration statements filed on or after that date...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Exhibit Hyperlinks and HTML Format

On March 1, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) adopted amendments that require that registrants that file registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Hyperlinking to Exhibits

Earlier this week, as part of the continuing Disclosure Effectiveness initiative, the SEC released a proposed rule for comment that would require registrants that file registration statements and periodic and current reports...more

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