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Public Chatter

Public Chatter provides practical guidance—and the latest developments—to those grappling with public company securities law and corporate governance issues, through content developed from an in-house perspective.   
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June 15, 2021

Corp Fin Gets a New Director: Renee Jones

 Yesterday, the SEC announced that Professor Renee Jones had been hired as the Director for the Division of Corporation Finance (here is Renee's bio at Boston College Law School). View blog post
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June 14, 2021

The SEC’s Latest Reg Flex Agenda: A Baker’s Dozen

 On Friday, the SEC released its latest Reg Flex Agenda. View blog post
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June 11, 2021

12 Surprising Developments This Proxy Season

 This proxy season did not disappoint in the surprising department. View blog post
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June 9, 2021

For the Uninitiated, The Basics of the Corp Fin Comment Process

 The Caller ID shows the SEC calling from a "202" area code. A small pit forms in your stomach. View blog post
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June 8, 2021

Three Things About SEC Chair Gensler's Rule 10b5-1 Speech

 SEC Chair Gary Gensler gave a speech yesterday in which he talked about his request to the Staff that they make recommendations to the Commissioners regarding "freshening up" Rule 10b5-1. View blog post
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June 7, 2021

Three Things to Know About “Public Chatter”

 We're very excited to bring our new site to you: "Public Chatter."  Here are three things you should know:
  1. Our New Daily Blog

We'll be blogging daily, writing in a conversational style that we hope you find engaging and easy to read.

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