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How to Explain Section 16 to a Newbie

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Given the hubbub over the SEC’s new EDGAR Next, I thought it would be useful to provide a FAQ explaining the rationale for Section 16 to a new director or officer who is unfamiliar with the concept....more

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SEC Clarifies Disclosure Requirements for Crypto Asset Securities

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On April 10, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) issued a statement aimed at providing greater clarity on the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets....more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

New Corp Fin CDIs on Clawbacks and De-SPAC Co-Registrants

On April 11, 2025, the staff (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) issued seven new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (“CDIs”), the third update to the CDIs...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Staff Guidance on Non-WKSI Form S-3 Registration Process; Disclosure Requirements for Foreign Private Issuers

On March 20, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) made a number of changes to the Division’s Compliance and Disclosure...more

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SEC Expands Accommodations for Reviewing Nonpublic Registration Statements

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On March 3, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available to issuers submitting nonpublic draft registration statements for staff...more

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SEC Extends Compliance Date for Short Sale Reporting Rule to 2026

On February 6, 2025, the SEC announced that it was providing a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), which establishes a mandatory short reporting...more

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Client Reminder: Required Gross Short Position and Activity Reporting by Institutional Investment Managers on Form SHO

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Seward & Kissel is reminding its clients about the recent January 2, 2025 compliance date for new Rule 13f-2 (the “New Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as well as related reporting on...more

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What’s the Deal? – Rule 10b5-1 Plans

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Here’s the deal: A Rule 10b5‐1 plan is a written securities trading plan that is designed to comply with Rule 10b5‐1(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)....more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Securities & Corporate Governance Q4 2024 Quarterly Newsletter

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP’s Securities & Corporate Governance Quarterly Newsletter is designed to update public and private company clients on recent developments in federal securities laws and corporate governance...more

White & Case LLP

Section 13 and 16 Developments: Lessons Learned from Recent SEC Enforcement Actions

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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

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SEC Enforces Beneficial Ownership, Insider Transaction Reporting Requirements; Reminder New 13G Deadlines Now in Effect

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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

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SEC Amends Schedule 13G Beneficial Ownership Reporting Deadlines

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On September 30, 2024, the revised Schedule 13G filing deadlines became effective. In this article, we provide an overview of the new regime and provide a comparison with the corresponding notification deadlines in the EU and...more

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SEC Cracks Down on Individuals and Entities for Failure to Timely File Beneficial Ownership and Insider Trading Reports

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Our Securities Group weighs in on the settlement by the Securities and Exchange Commission with 23 separate entities and individuals for alleged violations involving the failure to timely report ownership information....more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Charges Eleven Institutional Investment Managers with Reporting Failures

On September 17, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced cease-and-desist proceedings against eleven institutional investment managers for failure to file reports required by the Securities Exchange Act of...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

REMINDER: New Schedule 13G Filing Deadlines

In October 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved final rules amending the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange...more

DarrowEverett LLP

The Heat Is On SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new final rules requiring issuers to include extensive disclosure in registration statements and periodic reports regarding material...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Canadian Dual-Listed Company Insiders Remain Exempt from U.S. Short-Swing Profit and Insider Reporting Rules

In a positive development since our earlier bulletin, the U.S. House and Senate have decided to retain the exemptions from obligations imposed under section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are relied upon by...more

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Foreign Private Issuers Escape Potential Section 16 Reporting Obligations … For Now

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Foreign private issuers (FPIs) may have dodged a bullet on December 7 after Congress scrapped a proposal to impose the reporting obligations under Section 16 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), on FPIs...more

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The SEC Catches Schedule 13D and 13G Filings Up to Speed with Accelerated Deadlines

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On Oct. 10, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it adopted final rules amending Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The amendments aim to provide investors...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules: What Investors Need To Know

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On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Regulation 13D – G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), which govern the beneficial ownership reporting...more

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SEC Modernizes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

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Summary - On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934...more

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The SEC Issues Final Rules Amending Sections 13(d) and 13(g) to Modernize Beneficial Ownership Reporting

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has shortened filing deadlines for Schedules 13D and 13G, finalizing rules proposed more than a year ago. Our Securities Group breaks down these changes and final rules on cash-settled...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Rules Governing Beneficial Ownership Reporting

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On October 10, 2023, the SEC adopted long-awaited amendments to its beneficial ownership reporting rules under Regulation 13D-G. Most significantly, the amendments accelerate the filing deadlines for initial and amended...more

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SEC Adopts Final Rules Amending and Modernizing Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

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On October 10, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted, by a bipartisan 4-1 margin, the final rules to amend and modernize the regulations governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13D and 13G of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Amends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules, Shortening Deadlines and Offering Guidance on ‘Groups’ and Cash-Settled...

On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 4-1 to adopt amendments to its beneficial ownership reporting rules. Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended...more

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