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Freedom of Information Act › Exemptions › Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +
The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version.  less -
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Marketing Private Funds to U.S. Investors — A Practical Guide for Asia-Based Managers

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As the private equity (“PE”) and venture capital (“VC”) funds industry grows and matures in Asia, managers are increasingly looking to market interests in their funds to U.S.-based investors. However, many Asia-based managers...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Staff Issues CF Disclosure Guidance on Confidential Treatment Requests

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In December 2019, the Division of Corporation Finance (Staff) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued new "CF Disclosure Guidance: Topic No. 7" (Guidance) regarding confidential treatment requests pursuant to...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

SEC Issues Streamlined Guidance for Confidential Treatment Requests

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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

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When Is Medical Information Considered Sensitive?

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As discussed in yesterday’s post, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed that persons involved in administrative proceedings be required to submit all documents and other items electronically.  Under the SEC’s...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Cooperation, the SEC and FOIA

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A critical part of cooperating with an SEC or DOJ investigation for FCPA or other possible violations is the production of documents. In order for the company to assess what happened it must conduct an internal investigation...more

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