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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Webinar Alert | The Future of Delaware Law – April 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. PT
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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
Webinar Series Alert | Environmental and Social Changes in the New Administration, March 18, 19 & 20
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Join Wilson Sonsini for a three-part webinar series that will provide helpful updates on the state of ESG and practical tips for navigating a shifting landscape. The webinar series will be held on March 18, 19, and 20, 2025, from 9:00 am – 10:00 am PT. Register for one or…
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On February 11, 2025, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced a change to its voting policy with respect to board diversity. ISS will no longer consider the gender and racial and/or ethnic diversity of U.S. company directors when making vote recommendations with respect to the election or re-election of directors. ISS’s…
Continue Reading ISS and Glass Lewis: Board Diversity Voting PoliciesEvent Alert Update: Wilson Sonsini’s MCLE Days, January Sessions Announced and December Recordings Available
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Wilson Sonsini is pleased to offer MCLE Days, a newly expanded programming to meet your MCLE requirements.
On Friday, January 17, 2025, and Thursday, January 23, 2025, Wilson Sonsini will host virtual MCLE sessions. You may register here for the January 17 session and here for the January 23 session.
Continue Reading Event Alert Update: Wilson Sonsini’s MCLE Days, January Sessions Announced and December Recordings AvailableISS and Glass Lewis Publish 2025 Updates
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Our recent Client Alert discusses ISS and Glass Lewis voting policy updates for the 2025 proxy season. ISS made updates to the section on management say-on-pay and executive pay evaluation in its U.S. Executive Compensation Policies FAQs and made updates to its voting guidelines relating to environmental and/or community impact…
Continue Reading ISS and Glass Lewis Publish 2025 UpdatesEDGAR, Nasdaq, and NYSE Will Be Closed Thursday, January 9, 2025
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On December 30, 2024, President Biden issued an Executive Order closing all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9, 2025, in observance of a national day of mourning for former President James Earl Carter, Jr. Following this Executive Order, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced…
Continue Reading EDGAR, Nasdaq, and NYSE Will Be Closed Thursday, January 9, 2025Wilson Sonsini’s 2024 SV150 Corporate Governance Report Highlighted on Boardroom Governance Podcast
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Wilson Sonsini partner and Known Trends Editorial Board member Richard Blake recently joined Evan Epstein on the Boardroom Governance Podcast to discuss Wilson Sonsini’s 2024 Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report. Richard and Evan talk about some of the findings, including the prevalence of shareholder virtual meetings, board committee…
Continue Reading Wilson Sonsini’s 2024 SV150 Corporate Governance Report Highlighted on Boardroom Governance PodcastEDGAR Will Be Closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that the EDGAR system will be closed on both Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024.[1] As a result, on those days, filings will not be accepted in EDGAR, EDGAR filing websites will not be operational…
Continue Reading EDGAR Will Be Closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024Event Alert: Wilson Sonsini’s MCLE Days, December 12, January 17 and 23
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Wilson Sonsini is pleased to offer MCLE Days, a newly expanded programming to meet your MCLE requirements. The first of our three MCLE Days will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Sheraton Palo Alto in Palo Alto, California (details below), and will also be available virtually. Register…
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