On September 10, 2025, the SEC announced that James J. Moloney has been named Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, effective in October. Among other things, Moloney will work to advance several of the rulemaking priorities outlined in the SEC’s Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda (agenda), particularly those affecting public
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SEC Announces Decrease in Registration Fee Rates Effective October 1, 2025
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On August 25, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a decrease in the fees that public companies and other issuers will be required to pay to register their securities, from $153.10 per million dollars to $138.10 per million dollars, a nearly 10 percent decrease. This new fee…
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On August 7, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that it will hold a virtual public workshop on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time “to support the development of California’s Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.” This reporting program was established by Senate…
Continue Reading CARB to Host Public Workshop on Implementation of California Climate Disclosure LawsGlass Lewis Launches 2025 Policy Survey
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Glass Lewis recently announced the opening of its 2025 Policy Survey. The survey seeks input on several key governance topics including board diversity, executive compensation, ESG considerations, shareholder rights, and emerging issues such as AI standards and changes in engagement practices as a result of recent updates to the SEC’s…
Continue Reading Glass Lewis Launches 2025 Policy SurveyWebinar Alert | Regulatory Outlook Under Trump 2.0: A 100-Day Review – May 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m. PT
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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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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…
Continue Reading Event Alert: Securities Enforcement Forum West, May 15, 2025Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chairman
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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…
Continue Reading Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC ChairmanWebinar 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…
Continue Reading Webinar Series Alert | Environmental and Social Changes in the New Administration, March 18, 19 & 20ISS and Glass Lewis: Board Diversity Voting Policies
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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…
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