On May 16, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will host a Roundtable on Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements on June 26, 2025. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins issued a statement on the upcoming roundtable, including questions he asked the staff to consider and on which the…

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Join us for a webinar on May 20, 2025, where our distinguished panel of former senior regulatory officials will discuss how enforcement and policymaking is evolving across key regulatory areas. The panel will explore the impact of new outbound investment rules on cross-border investments, the DOJ’s new data export regulations…

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On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) updated its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) relating to Rule 10b5-1 by issuing two new CDIs, revising 20 CDIs, and withdrawing three CDIs. Aside from the two new CDIs, this latest round of updates…

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Securities Enforcement Forum West brings together hundreds of current and former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white-collar attorneys, in-house counsel and compliance executives, and other top professionals in the field. This year’s conference will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT, at…

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On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a statement expressing its views about the application of certain disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws to offerings and registrations of securities in the crypto asset markets. Our recent Client Alert discusses the areas highlighted by the statement…

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Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s action in March 2025 to end its defense of the final climate-related disclosure rules (Climate Rules), the Attorneys General of Massachusetts and other states (intervenor States) filed a motion to hold the case in abeyance “to maintain the status quo and preserve judicial…

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On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) issued six new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) relating to the two clawback-related check boxes on the cover page of annual reports and related disclosure under Item 402(w) of Regulation S-K. A brief discussion…

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On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted 52-44,1 along party lines, to confirm the nomination of Paul Atkins as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the coming days, Atkins will be sworn in as chair, joining Republican Commissioners Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce, and…

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For decades, Delaware has been the top choice for incorporation in the United States, providing a stable legal framework and business-savvy courts. In recent months, a debate has arisen over the ongoing vitality of Delaware law, while other states have stepped up their efforts to compete with Delaware. In response to concerns in the market and to ensure that Delaware preserves its commitment to clarity and predictability, the Delaware legislature and Governor recently enacted landmark amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law. Continue Reading Webinar Alert | The Future of Delaware Law – April 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. PT

On March 27, 2025, the SEC announced that it voted (2-1) to end its defense of the final enhanced and standardized climate-related disclosure rules (the Climate Rules). The SEC previously adopted the Climate Rules on March 6, 2024. The Climate Rules faced multiple immediate legal challenges, which were consolidated in…

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