Securities & SEC

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Securities Exchange Commission

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The National Law Review covers news and updates coming out of the SEC, including information about updates on the US SEC EDGAR system and related requirements, rules designed to limit and enforce rules against Insider Trading and Anti-Money Laundering settlements. Additionally, analysis of the SEC Division of Investment Management leadership and proposed rulemakings. 

CFTC & FINRA

Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) topics are discussed as they unfold on the NLR. Readers can learn about the latest cybersecurity regulations for companies engaging in bitcoin transactions, and how businesses can accept cryptocurrencies as valid, legal-tender. They can read about how M&A transactions are affected by tax-legislation, new legislation and regulations related to insider-trading, learn about ‘no-poach’ agreements, to securities fraud with the news covered online.  Additionally, the National Law Review covers information related to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including rule changes related to the organization and updates on FINRA enforcement priorities.

Securities around the World

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Jan
3
2018
 Delaware Supreme Court Imposes New Limits on Stockholder Ratification Defense In Connection With Equity Incentive Plans Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
19
2013
 Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Securities Fraud Claims Relating to Allegedly Misleading Press Release Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
2
2023
 It’s Not Just the NLRB Watching You – NLRB Adds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Its Ever Growing List of Interagency Collaborations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
19
2018
 New Law Requires SEC to Expand Regulation A+ To Exchange Act Reporting Companies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2023
 United States Supreme Court Holds That Section 11 Plaintiffs Must Purchase Securities Issued Under the Registration Statement They Seek to Challenge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2013
 What the SEC’s Elimination of the Prohibition on General Solicitation for Rule 506 Offerings Means to the EB-5 Community Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2013
 Second Circuit Rejects the Application of American Pipe's Tolling Rule and Rule 15(c)'s "Relation Back" Doctrine to the Three-Year Statute of Repose for Section 11 and 12(a) Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
2
2023
 An Evolving High-Wire Act: Navigating Conflicting Laws, Regulations, and Guidance in the ESG Space Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
28
2013
 Delaware General Corporation Law Amended to Speed Up the Consummation of Two-Step Merger Transactions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
20
2013
 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Raises the Bar on Due Diligence by Broker Dealers Involved in EB-5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
14
2019
 Commercial Division Justices Provide Dueling Approaches to Discovery Stays in State Court Securities Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
20
2014
 Delaware Court of Chancery Applies Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing to Prohibit An Acquiring Entity From Diverting Revenues to Depress Payouts Under a Contingent Purchase Price Provision Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
1
2014
 Texas District Court Cites Recent “Evolution” of Rule 23 Standards to Deny Class Certification Motion in Securities Action Based Upon Allegedly Misleading Registration Statement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
31
2019
 Spoofing Enforcement Intensifies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
19
2024
 For Limited Use Only: Guidance on National Security Delay Determinations under the SEC Cyber Reporting Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
19
2024
 SEC Cracks Down on Over-Hyped AI Claims – Director Says This is Just the Beginning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2024
 Supreme Court Holds “Pure Omissions” Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5(b) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
21
2020
 Exchange Relief: NYSE Provides Partial Waiver for Shareholder Approval of PIPE Transactions; Nasdaq Provides Relief Regarding Continued Listing Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
5
2014
 Recent SEC Enforcement Actions Highlight Importance of Robust Insider Trading Compliance Policies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
11
2014
 Second Circuit Limits “Tippee” Insider Trading Liability Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
5
2021
 UPDATED: The Reauthorization and Revival of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
4
2015
 Finally! SEC Proposes New Pay for Performance Disclosure Regulations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
25
2022
 Higher Filing Thresholds for HSR Act Premerger Notifications and Interlocking Directorates Announced Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2022
 California Court of Appeal Addresses Derivative Standing and Failure of Oversight Claims Under Delaware Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2016
 U.S. Targets Private Equity Funds for FCPA Scrutiny Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2016
 SEC Proposes Amendments to Update and Simplify Disclosure Requirements as Part of Overall Disclosure Effectiveness Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
15
2010
 California Court Of Appeal Applies Three-Year Limitation Under Delaware Law To Claim Against Dissolved Delaware Corporation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
30
2010
 Third Circuit Holds That Mixed Present/Future Statements Are Protected By Reform Act Safe Harbor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
24
2011
 Does Your Sarbanes-Oxley Act Compliance Program Reflect Your Social Media Presence? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
10
2011
 New Developments for Foreign Special Purpose Companies and Round-Trip Investment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2022
 Crypto Interest-Bearing Accounts, the Next Target? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2017
 Second Circuit Rejects First Circuit’s “Extreme Departure” Test for Assessing Materiality of an Alleged Omission of Interim Financial Information From Registration Statement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
18
2022
 NYAG Delivers on Promise to Rein In Unregistered Crypto Lending with New Suit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
26
2017
 FCPA Accounting Provisions Have Teeth: Halliburton to Pay $29.2 Million to Settle FCPA Charges Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2018
 Reminder to Perform Annual ISO/ESPP Reporting in January 2018 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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