Holding Your Annual Meeting Virtually—Lessons Learned From 2020 -
In light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it comes as no surprise that there was a dramatic increase in the number of virtual...more
12/30/2020
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With the issues of social justice, systemic racism, bias and inequality drawing heighted attention since George Floyd’s killing, the passage of AB-979 makes California the first state to require public companies with their...more
Climate Scorecard. At this point, public companies are keenly aware of the growing emphasis shareholders place on companies’ practices in regard to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues. In furtherance of that...more
1/7/2020
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Disclosure Simplification (New Rules in Place). In March 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted certain amendments as part of its continuing efforts to modernize and simplify provisions of Regulation...more
1/6/2020
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SEC Adopts Final Rules for Disclosure of Hedging Policies. On December 18, 2018, the SEC approved final rules regarding the disclosure of a company’s hedging practices or policies, as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. This...more
12/26/2018
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