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8 Things to Know Right Now
Here's our latest edition of our monthly feature – a quick snapshot of recent developments:
If the Government Shuts Down, Corp Fin Will Barely Function
We barely avoided a federal government shutdown, but it still could happen 45 days hence since what Congress funded was a stopgap measure. If there is a shutdown in mid-November, the SEC would be operating in accordance with this operations plan.
Corp Fin Issues 10 New & Revised “Pay vs. Performance” CDIs
Last week, Corp Fin issued nine new CDIs providing further guidance on S-K Item 402(v) pay vs. performance disclosures, supplementing the 15 CDIs issued back in February. These new CDIs include helpful clarifications on fair value calculation and other topics.
An Interview with a General Counsel Worth Watching...
Check out this interview by Allison Handy with Highspot General Counsel Matt Boisen on the sidelines of the ABA Spring Meeting earlier this year for a wide-ranging discussion, including the growing use of generative AI and legal tech, collaborating with outside counsel
The SEC Proposes to Enhance Edgar’s Security (On Your End)
A few weeks ago, the SEC proposed changes to Form ID and Regulation S-T in an effort to make Edgar more reliable. Here's the 146-page proposing release.
Thursday's Webcast: “The SEC’s New Cyber Disclosure Rules – What To Do Now”
Join us in two days, on Thursday, September 28th (from 2:00-3:00 pm eastern) for a webcast – "The SEC's New Cyber Disclosure Rules – What To Do Now" – to gear up for the new SEC rules regarding cyber disclosure by learning a bevy of practical tips and getting up to speed on the ne
Updating Corporate and Cybersecurity Practices: Assessing Materiality of Cyber Incidents
In addition to the "Deep Dive Into the SEC's Materiality Trigger" Client Update that I blogged about last week, we now have a new Client Update by David Aaron entitled "
Next Week's Webcast: “The SEC’s New Cyber Disclosure Rules – What To Do Now”
Join us in one week, on Thursday, September 28th (from 2:00-3:00 pm eastern) for a webcast – "The SEC's New Cyber Disclosure Rules – What To Do Now" – to gear up for the new SEC rules regarding cyber disclosure by learning a bevy of practical tips and getting up to speed on the ne
Corp Fin Warns on XBRL With “Sample Comment Letter”
Recently, Corp Fin posted this sample comment letter on XBRL disclosures in an effort to make companies more aware of a focus on improving the quality of XBRL data.
In-House Corner: Board Presentations by Outside Parties - Part 3
In this blog feature, our in-house readers share tips, anecdotes, and thoughts about topics that arise in their daily practice.
A Deep Dive Into the SEC’s Materiality Trigger for Cybersecurity Incident Disclosures
Here is a Client Update from data security lawyers Andrew Pak and Rebecca Engrav that might help you when it comes to assessing the "materiality" of a cybersecurity incident under the SEC's new Item 1.05 of Form 8-K.
Upcoming Webcast: “The SEC’s New Cyber Disclosure Rules – What To Do Now”
Join us in two weeks, on Thursday, September 28th (from 2:00-3:00 pm eastern) for a webcast – "The SEC's New Cyber Disclosure Rules – What To Do Now" – to gear up for the new SEC rules regarding cyber disclosure by learning a bevy of practical tips and getting up to speed on the n
Nasdaq’s Rule Change Allows Board Committees to Approve Codes of Conduct Waivers
Last week, a Nasdaq rule change went effective immediately that now permits board committees to approve waivers of the code of conduct for directors or executive officers. This changes the rule that required full board approval for these types of waivers. Companies that want to take advantage of this rule change may need to update their committee charters to allow for it.
ISS’ Annual Policy Survey Focuses Heavily on E&S: Comments Due September 21st
As it does every time around this year, ISS announced that it has released its Annual Global Benchmark Policy Survey. The survey closes on September 21st.
SEC Increases Registration Filing Fees by 34%!
Alas, even the SEC's registration filing fees aren't immune to inflation. Recently, the SEC announced a nearly 34% increase to its registration fees.