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FINRA Releases Long-Anticipated Guidance on New Work-From-Home Exemption Ahead of Impending COVID-19 Relief Expiration

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FINRA’s guidance sheds further light on the new rule, which will permit firms to elect “non-branch” designation for a private residence where an associated person conducts specified supervisory activities....more

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I-9 News: New Form Version and Live Video I-9 Inspection for E-Verify Employers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must use Form I‑9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees....more

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USCIS Extends COVID Flexibilities, Likely for Last Time

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) again extended certain COVID-19-related flexibilities, this time through March 23, 2023.  However, USCIS anticipates that this will be the final extension for these...more

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Don’t Forget the Tax Man: Many Tax Returns and Payments Due Next Week

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Because of Covid-19, the IRS extended most federal tax filing and payment deadlines otherwise due from April 1, 2020 to July 14, 2020 until July 15, 2020....more

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Extended Deadlines Announced for Filing Form 5498

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued new formal guidance that extends the deadline for providers of individual retirement accounts and individual retirement...more

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COVID-19: IRA Providers Have Until August 31, 2020 to File Form 5498 for 2019

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New formal guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extends the deadline for providers of individual retirement accounts and individual retirement annuities (IRAs) to file Form 5498 in response to the coronavirus...more

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Earnings Releases and Investor Calls in Light of COVID-19 – SEC Chairman and Director of Corporation Finance Issue Joint Public...

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the SEC Chairman, Jay Clayton, and Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, William Hinman, released a joint public statement emphasizing the importance of disclosures from public...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - April 2020

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COVID-19 RELATED DEVELOPMENTS - SPECIAL REGULATORY UPDATE - SEC Updates Investment Company Act Exemptive Order in Response to COVID-19 - On March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an...more

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COVID-19 Impact on Public Disclosure on SEC Reporting Companies

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and responses to this crisis, including actions taken by federal, state and local governments, have had an impact on the operations of virtually every business and business...more

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IRS Temporarily Allow Use of Electronic signatures

In an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) interim guidance memorandum authored by Sunita Lough, Deputy Commissioner, Services and Enforcement, the IRS has temporarily approved the acceptance of “signature images” and “digital...more

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Supreme Court Extends Appellate Deadlines And Encourages E-Filing

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March 27 the Supreme Court of North Carolina gave some grace on appellate filings impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The order issued by the Court does three things: 1.Extends for 60 days all deadlines imposed by the...more

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COVID-19 SEC Filing Relief and Disclosure Guidance

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Public companies stressing over how to meet filing deadlines during the COVID-19 crisis and what to say about the pandemic’s impact just received a filing reprieve and disclosure guidance from the SEC. The Securities and...more

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USCIS Operational Changes in Response to COVID-19

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on its operations, USCIS has implemented several changes to the processing of petitions and the completion of forms. USCIS has also temporarily suspended all in-person services at its offices,...more

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SEC Extends Conditional Reporting Relief and Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Public Companies

On March 25, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the filing periods covered by its previous conditional reporting relief order for certain public company filing obligations impacted by COVID-19. At...more

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U.S. Patent And Trademark Office Temporarily Extends Filing Deadlines

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Businesses – currently facing immediate crises arising from the COVID-19 pandemic – may be temporarily distracted from issues that, in more ordinary times, would be important to them, such as protecting and maintaining their...more

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SEC Offers Expanded Filing Extensions to Public Companies Grappling With the Effects of COVID-19

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On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or Commission) issued an order that updated its March 4 order to extend the conditional exemptions from reporting and proxy delivery requirements for...more

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The IRS Announces a “People First Initiative” That Will Temporarily Ease Taxpayer Payment Obligations and Postpone IRS Compliance...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 25, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced its “People First Initiative” (the “Initiative”), which will provide relief to taxpayers by suspending payments under certain collection...more

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SEC Offers Extended Filing Relief to Companies Hit by Coronavirus

Exchange Act Reports - On March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an exemptive order modifying its March 4, 2020 order granting regulatory relief for certain publicly-traded company filing obligations...more

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COVID-19 Relief—A Public Company Quick Reference Guide

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Order Under Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Granting Exemptions From Specified Provisions of the Exchange Act and Certain Rules Thereunder - Q: Who is eligible for additional time to make required SEC...more

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Income Tax Deadline Update: IRS Extends Filing Deadline for 90 Days Due to COVID-19

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Two days after extending by 90 days the deadline for payment of certain federal income taxes, on March 20, US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced that the Internal Revenue Service will also extend the deadline...more

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SEC Provides Relief for Funds and Advisers Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13 announced temporary regulatory relief for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers as well as for registered funds, registered unit investment trusts,...more

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SEC Provides Guidance On Annual Meetings For Companies Affected By COVID-19

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The Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced guidance on March 13 for public companies that have been impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and that wish to modify the date, time or...more

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SEC Grants Relief to Funds and Advisers Related to COVID-19 Outbreak

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As a result of the current and potential effects of COVID-19, the SEC has relaxed certain requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and rules under the Acts....more

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SEC Provides Filing Extension for Reporting Companies and Individuals Affected by Coronavirus

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The fallout from the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has significantly impacted a number of global industries and financial markets, causing uncertainty and disruptions that continue to evolve....more

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SEC Order Provides Relief for Reporting Companies Affected by COVID-19

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is providing temporary regulatory relief due to the novel coronavirus outbreak....more

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