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Blog: SEC adopts amendments to the shareholder proposal rules (UPDATED)

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[This post revises and updates my earlier post primarily to reflect the contents of the adopting release.] - At an open meeting last week, the SEC voted (once again, three to two) to adopt highly controversial amendments...more

McGuireWoods LLP

SEC Updates Requirements for Shareholder Proposals Included in Company Proxy Statements

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On Sept. 23, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of final rules amending Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 to make the following revisions to requirements for a shareholder to have a proposal...more

White and Williams LLP

New Jersey Adopts Series of Changes for Corporations

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The state of New Jersey recently amended its corporate laws under the New Jersey Business Corporation Act (NJBCA) in an effort to provide clarity for companies incorporated within the state. The changes closely align with...more

Locke Lord LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments to require Use of Universal Proxy Cards

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At its October 26th open meeting, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose amendments to the proxy rules which would require the use of a universal proxy card in a contested election of directors. If adopted,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Require Universal Proxy Cards"

On October 26, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 2-to-1 to propose amendments to the proxy rules that would require the use of universal proxy cards in contested elections. The proposed changes, if...more

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