On July 23, 2020, the French government issued decree nº 2020-892 of July 22, 2020 (the Decree), and a ministerial order of the same date (together, the Interim Rules), which lowered the applicable threshold that triggers...more
This summary is intended to help clients navigate the large number of legal measures taken expeditiously by the Russian authorities in connection with the spread of COVID-19. The summary is not exhaustive. It includes only...more
On May 4, 2020, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (“Corp Fin”) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published four COVID-19 related FAQs. This additional guidance relates to SEC’s March 25,...more
On May 4, 2020, in response to the tremendous economic uncertainty and ensuing securities market downturn resulting from COVID-19, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved effective immediately Nasdaq Listing Rule...more
The Nasdaq Stock Market is temporarily providing an exception from shareholder approval requirements for certain common stock issuances, permitting companies to raise capital quickly to continue running their businesses. The...more
Reacting to the current market uncertainty and volatility caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (Nasdaq) have implemented several temporary rule...more
New NYSE Relief Proposal Tracks SEC-Approved Nasdaq Temporary Rule - The SEC approved yet another temporary measure related to the continued listing rules of the New York Stock Exchange on April 21, 2020. This time, the...more
The protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in particular the restrictions of the individuals’ right to convene, limit the ability to act for companies of different legal forms under German law...more