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SEC Approves Temporary NYSE Waiver of Stockholder Approval Rules to Facilitate Capital Raising in the Wake of COVID-19 -
On April 6, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a release (the Release)...more
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SEC Further Extends Filing Deadlines for Companies Impacted by COVID-19 -
On March 25, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order extending conditional relief (the Modified Order) for...more
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SEC Approves Amended Rule Change to FINRA Rule 5110 -
On December 23, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) proposed amendments to...more
1/20/2020
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SEC Announces Proposed Amendments to the Definitions of “Accredited Investor” and “Qualified Institutional Buyer” -
On December 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose amendments...more
12/23/2019
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Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
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SEC Staff Announces Changes to Rule 14a-8 No-Action Request Process -
On September 6, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) of the Securities and Exchange Commission announced...more
9/16/2019
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