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SEC Moves Quickly To Create a Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies and Reconsider Its Rules and Guidance - The Trump...

Paul Atkins has been confirmed as SEC chair, succeeding Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, who initiated significant regulatory actions....more

Paul Hastings LLP

Public Company Watch: Q1 2025

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The Q1 2025 edition of the Public Company Watch highlights critical updates and regulatory changes affecting public companies. Staying informed on these topics is crucial for effective compliance and strategic planning....more

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FCA update on PISCES and pre-application support

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) sandbox, following the consultation in December 2024 (CP24/29). PISCES will be a new...more

Maynard Nexsen

Public Company Advisory: Q1 2025 SEC Snapshots

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The members of Maynard Nexsen’s Public Company Advisory Practice counsel public companies and companies aiming to become public on the full range of matters shaping their governance and operation in the public markets. As a...more

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Nasdaq’s Recommendations for a Better Capital Market

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Last week, Nasdaq released this interesting paper that sets forth a set of recommendations to improve the capital markets. Nasdaq believes its recommendations not only come out at a critical time when policymakers have real...more

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SEC Policy Shift and Recent Corp Fin Updates – Part 1

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Since the beginning of the year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance staff (Corp Fin Staff) has issued several important statements and interpretations, including a Staff Legal...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

HKEx’s Enhanced Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules

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HKEx published conclusions in December 2024 to its consultation on Review of the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) and related Listing Rules. The latest changes to the CG Code and related Listing Rules include (i)...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

OTC Markets Launches New Market Tier: OTC Pink Companies Must Act Now to Avoid Downgrade

Starting July 1, 2025, the OTC Markets Group will introduce OTCID Basic Market, replacing the current Pink Current tier. The OTC believes that this change will enhance transparency and provide investors with clearer insights...more

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“Under Pressure”: Walking the Fine Line of Section 13(d) Passive Investor Status

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On February 11, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance ("Staff") of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or the "Commission") issued new and updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations on...more

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SEC Staff Issues Legal Bulletin Announcing Changes to Shareholder Proposal Review Process During the 2025 Proxy Season

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On February 12, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (“SLB 14M”), which rescinds in part...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Webinar] A Shift in ESG: Navigating Environmental and Social Issues Under the New Administration - A Three-Part Series - March...

Under the new administration, several shifts in E&S have impacted public companies across a number of different practice areas. In light of these developments, companies are taking a wide array of approaches to disclosure,...more

Dechert LLP

Cross-Border and National Mergers, Demergers and Conversions in Luxembourg: The Mobility Directive Implements a New Legal...

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A new law (New Law) implementing the EU Directive on cross border conversions, mergers and demergers (Mobility Directive) entered into force on March 2, 2025. The New Law establishes a Special Regime for mergers,...more

DLA Piper

Shareholder Proposals – The Great Reset Again! (Part 2)

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In our earlier blog post, we discussed Staff Legal Bulletin 14M (SLB 14M), which rescinded prior Staff Legal Bulletin 14L (SLB 14L). The staff of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicated that SLB 14M is...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions: Public M&A FAQs

Our FAQs brochure answers common questions about the regulation of public M&A in Canada. This comprehensive resource addresses key topics and essential insights to help navigate the complex landscape of public M&A deals in...more

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SEC staff revives former guidance on shareholder proposals raising social policy issues

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On February 12, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M) to update its guidance on the “economic relevance” and “ordinary business” exclusions in Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, which...more

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Corp Fin Issues Staff Legal Bulletin 14M

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On February 12, 2025, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) issued new guidance that should provide additional leeway for public companies to exclude...more

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SEC Reinstates Shareholder Proposal Guidance Rescinded Under Chairman Gensler

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In one of its first actions under the new Administration, the SEC staff issued new guidance that largely reinstated older guidance that had supported the ability of public companies to exclude shareholder proposals from their...more

Dechert LLP

Post-Election Regulatory Changes to Corporate Governance Mirror Broader Political Shift

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Significant post-election shifts in corporate governance policy are already occurring among regulators, self-regulatory organizations and proxy advisors. The SEC will no longer litigate its climate disclosure rules,...more

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United States: SEC Issues New Guidance on Schedule 13G Eligibility

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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued new guidance regarding when shareholders can file beneficial ownership reports on Schedule 13G. While the 11 February 2025 Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation...more

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SEC Publishes New Guidance on the “Economic Relevance” and “Ordinary Business” Shareholder Proposal Exclusions and Updated...

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Our Securities Group examines the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new guidance on the “economic relevance” and “ordinary business” exclusions for shareholder proposals....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

No Action Relief Alert: Issuance of SLB 14M and Rescission of SLB 14L

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On February 12, the Staff (Staff) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M). Among other matters, SLB 14M rescinds Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L (SLB 14L) and reinstates...more

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SEC Staff Issues New Guidance on Shareholder Proposals and Rescinds Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L

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On February 12, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M), which rescinds prior Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L (SLB 14L) and provides updated guidance on shareholder proposals...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Shareholder Engagement Practices Under New SEC Guidance on Schedule 13G Eligibility: FAQs

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The SEC Staff recently issued new guidance (C&DI 103.12) on how a shareholder’s engagement with a company’s management could disqualify the shareholder from using the SEC’s short-form Schedule 13G....more

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Everything Old Is New Again for Shareholder Proposals: SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M

On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) Division of Corporation Finance staff (the staff) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M) to provide informal guidance on shareholder...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Back to the Future: SEC Staff Issues Sweeping New Guidance on Shareholder Proposals Mid-Season

On February 12, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (Staff) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M), rescinding Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L (Nov. 3, 2021)...more

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