Shareholder proposal rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the current Trump administration has swiftly adopted a new agenda. Some of the first initiatives dealt with shareholder engagement and shareholder proposals. These...more
Companies should not minimize the extent of a material cybersecurity incident by omitting material facts regarding the scope and potential impact of the incident. Cybersecurity risk factor disclosures should be tailored to a...more
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama on April 5, 2012 and aimed to improve access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies. While largely considered a...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
On April 27, 2018, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Nasdaq, along with certain technology and biotechnology groups, released a policy paper titled “Expanding...more
Similar to last year, there are no new disclosure requirements which need to be reflected in this year’s proxy statement; however, with ongoing shareholder activism and the desire of companies to communicate effectively with...more