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SEC Short Sale Disclosure Rules & Upcoming Compliance Date

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On October 13, 2023, the SEC adopted Rule 13f-2 and related Form SHO pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Rule 13f-2 seeks to address Congress’ directive under Section 929X of the Dodd-Frank...more

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Environmental Groups Drop Challenge to SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

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When the SEC announced its mandatory climate disclosure rule on March 6, 2024, this regulation was immediately challenged by parties on both ends of the political spectrum. A number of states, fossil fuel companies, and...more

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[Webinar] New Privacy and Cybersecurity Regulations: What Financial Institutions Need to Know to Stay Compliant - June 13th, 10:00...

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The financial services industry has seen a litany of new data privacy and cybersecurity challenges through the first half of 2024. Financial institutions are facing unprecedented compliance hurdles resulting from the...more

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SEC Adopts Long-Anticipated Rules for SPACs: Considerations for Market Participants and SEC Enforcement Objectives in the New...

The rules, originally proposed in March 2022, realign disclosures, marketing practices and other obligations in de-SPAC transactions more closely with traditional IPOs and add increased risk and uncertainty for market...more

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2024 Investment Adviser Regulatory and Compliance Annual Letter

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In 2024, investment advisers – those registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and those that file notices as exempt reporting advisers - will continue to feel the impact of the SEC’s recent rule...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Creating a Data Privacy & Security Playbook for 2024: An Overview of Compliance and Regulations, AI, and Data Breach...

Nelson Mullins invites you to the two-day webinar, Creating a Data Privacy & Security Playbook for 2024: An Overview of Compliance and Regulations, AI, and Data Breach Concerns, on Feb. 7 and 8 in honor of Privacy Day...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Adopts New Short Position and Short Activity Reporting Requirements

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a new short position and short activity disclosure requirement under Rule 13f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Under Rule 13f-2, an...more

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Well, California Has Decided to Regulate Crypto

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On October 13, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 39 (Digital Financial Assets Law). This new law broadly empowers the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to govern...more

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SEC Adopts Rules on Short Sales and Securities Lending

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The Securities and Exchange Commission on October 13, 2023, adopted two new rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 expanding reporting requirements for securities lending and short sales and amending rules regarding...more

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How SEC’s Private Fund Rules Will Affect Use of Side Letters

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Recent client alerts have provided an overview of the new “private fund rules” adopted in late August by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These rules apply, subject to limited exceptions and carveouts, to...more

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New Regulations and Standards Look to Clean Up the Voluntary Carbon Market and Fight Greenwashing

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As businesses across the globe strive to fulfill carbon-neutral and net-zero promises over the coming decades, the voluntary carbon market has emerged as a necessary resource to help businesses bridge the gap to...more

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SEC Deals New Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements to Public Companies

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On July 26, 2023, the SEC adopted new cybersecurity rules, which have two top-line impacts. First, registrants must disclose material cybersecurity incidents promptly on Form 8-K. Second, registrants must disclose new...more

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ESG Reporting for Private Companies

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As we have noted in our previous report, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have garnered significant attention from a variety of stakeholders, resulting in increased reporting by many companies. While much of...more

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SEC Proposes New Regulation Best Execution - Brokers Must Achieve “Most Favorable Price” for Customers; Heightened Obligations for...

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The proposal would codify for the first time the federal-level best execution standard for brokers and related obligations. New Regulation Best Execution would result in a pivot from what has been a principles-based approach...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hong Kong Regulatory Update - January 2023

查看中文 - This January 2023 update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their...more

King & Spalding

ESG and Securities Litigation

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Recent Trends Show Increased Focus on Allegations of "Greenwashing" Over the past few years, regulators, businesses, and the market in general have become increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”)...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

SEC Adopts Broad Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 Protections and Section 16(a) Reporting

Affected individuals should review their 10b5-1 plans and Section 16(a) Reporting practices to ensure they comply with the new regulations. Directors, officers and other persons (other than issuers) cannot maintain more...more

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SEC Adopts New Rule 10B-5 Insider Trading Requirements

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On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new rules (i) implementing additional conditions for insiders to rely on the affirmative defense for Rule 10b5-1 trading plans (“10b5-1 plans”)...more

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SEC Updates Non-GAAP Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations

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On Tuesday, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance posted updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures. A summary of the specific changes is set out below, followed by...more

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Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — November 2022

Regulatory Developments. During the past month, there have been two notable developments in connection with the SEC’s proposed climate disclosures rule — “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for...more

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Peloton’s Pledging Policy: Feeling the Burn

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Fewer public companies are allowing insiders, including directors and officers, to hedge and/or pledge their shares. These days, insider trading policies will typically include a section covering these practices and either...more

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Republican SEC Commissioner Peirce Questions Proposed SEC Rule Concerning ESG "Greenwashing"

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In remarks delivered today to the SEC Investor Advisory Committee, SEC Commissioner Pierce--one of the Republican appointees to the Commission--offered a critique of the proposed SEC rule re: "greenwashing," which is the...more

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If The SEC Favors Full Disclosure, Why Does It Have A "Gag Rule"?

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In 1972, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced its "policy not to permit a defendant or respondent to consent to a judgment or order that imposes a sanction while denying the allegations in the complaint or order...more

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Preparing for Fast Changing Rules and Regulations

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Today, there seems to be a constant stream of changing rules and regulations for companies to keep up with. This dynamic regulatory environment can be increasingly difficult for emerging companies to navigate, particularly...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Securities Snapshot: 1st Quarter 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a flurry of proposed new rules and rule amendments. While the proposed rules on the enhancement and standardization of climate-related...more

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