On December 2, Larry Levin and Alyse Sagalchik, partners in Katten's Capital Markets practice, along with Ernst & Young LLP and Meridian Compensation Partners (Meridian), shared updates for the 2022 proxy season as part of...more
12/28/2021
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Capital Markets Compass covers the latest developments in the capital markets, public company, and corporate governance worlds.
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On August 6, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq listing rules implementing new board diversity disclosure requirements that will apply to most Nasdaq-listed companies (the Board Diversity Rules). The...more
8/16/2021
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In wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the public health concerns it raises, public companies should consider whether to hold virtual annual shareholder meetings. This advisory outlines some of...more
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SEC Amends Disclosure Rules for Registered Debt Offerings -
On March 2, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the financial disclosure requirements for registered debt offerings...more
3/9/2020
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SEC Adopts Amendments To Simplify and Update Certain Disclosure Requirements -
On August 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the adoption of proposed rule amendments (Amendments) to...more
8/27/2018
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