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.

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Feb
17
2015
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: SEC Proposes Rules for Hedging Policy Disclosure Bracewell LLP
Dec
2
2020
NASDAQ Proposes Board Diversity Requirements Bracewell LLP
Aug
11
2021
SEC Approves Nasdaq Board Diversity Requirements Bracewell LLP
Dec
15
2021
Biggest Stories of 2021 Bracewell LLP
Apr
12
2022
Summary Outline of SEC's Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosure and Accounting Bracewell LLP
Jul
25
2016
Investment Firm to Pay Record $11 Million Fine for Violation of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Bracewell LLP
Jun
29
2011
DOJ Issues New Merger Remedy Guidance Bracewell LLP
Mar
19
2012
FERC Order Appears to Find Most PJM Internal Bilateral Transactions Improper Bracewell LLP
Apr
1
2012
Second Circuit Clarifies Elements of a Domestic Securities Transaction Under Morrison v. National Australia Bank Bracewell LLP
Jun
24
2012
FERC Issues Long-Awaited Proposal To Replace Current Electric Quarterly Reporting Filing Process Bracewell LLP
Aug
6
2012
Curiosity Safe on Mars, Forward Contracts Safe Under Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code Bracewell LLP
Sep
21
2012
The SEC's New Rules Requiring Annual Disclosure of the Use of Conflict Minerals Bracewell LLP
Oct
31
2022
FINRA Facts and Trends: October 2022 Bracewell LLP
Aug
4
2014
SEC Modifies MCDC Terms: Extends Issuer Deadline to 12/01/2014, Lowers Penalty Cap for Small Underwriters; Recognizes Pre-EMMA Limitations Bracewell LLP
May
22
2020
SEC Adopts Amendments to Improve Financial Disclosures related to Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses, Update “Significant Subsidiary” Test Bracewell LLP
Mar
8
2021
New SEC Task Force Confirms Commitment to ESG Focus Bracewell LLP
Aug
19
2021
SEC Is Still Cyber Serious About Disclosures Bracewell LLP
May
24
2016
SEC Issues Guidance on Crowdfunding Rules Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
23
2012
SEC Proposes Amendments to Allow General Solicitation in Certain Private Offerings Pursuant to JOBS Act Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
4
2022
California Privacy Protection Agency Holds Board Meeting on CCPA/CPRA Modified Proposed Regulations Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
29
2023
Texas Passes Bill Requiring Digital Service Providers to Get Parental Consent for Create Minors’ Accounts Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
22
2024
Senators Introduce Stablecoin Bill Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
6
2014
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Announces QuickScore 3.0 – Data Verification Period Ends November 14th Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
7
2020
Judge Rules Kik’s ICO Violated Federal Securities Laws Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
10
2015
Texas High Court Extends Limitations Period for Unpaid Partnership Liabilities Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
16
2021
First National Cyber Director Formally Sworn In Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
12
2021
Regulators Continue Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
1
2021
SEC Charges Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers with Deficient Cybersecurity Procedures Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
30
2021
SEC Issues Sample Climate Change Comment Letter Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
5
2016
Nasdaq Requires Disclosure of Third-Party Payments to Directors Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
13
2012
SEC Adopts Revised Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
11
2022
Emerging EU ESG Requirements: Transatlantic Implications for Multinational Companies Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
22
2012
NYSE, NYSE MKT and Nasdaq Propose Amendments to Compensation Committee Listing Standards Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
10
2022
Absorbing and Reacting to the SEC’s New Clawback Rules Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
20
2013
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Provides Guidance on Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Rule Hunton Andrews Kurth
 

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