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The Corp Fin Staff Speaks on Cyber and AI Disclosures: 5 Things
A few weeks ago, PLI held its annual "SEC Speaks" in DC and this year was more interesting than usual given all the rulemaking the SEC has done recently.
Shareholder Proposals: Climate is Still a Big Target
This Reuters article draws on these stats provided by Ceres that re
SCOTUS on MD&A: “Pure Omissions” Not Actionable Under Rule 10b-5
The Supreme Court speaks on MD&A! Last Friday, SCOTUS delivered an opinion that addressed MD&A - in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v.
SEC Enforcement: 5 Takeaways from "SEC Speaks"
Here's a Client Update that lists five takeaways from the SEC Enforcement Staff at the recent PLI "SEC Speaks" conference. Here's an excerpt with one of those takeaways:
The SEC Stays Its Own Climate Rules! 4 Things to Note
8 Things to Know Right Now
Here's our latest edition of our monthly feature – a quick snapshot of recent developments:
The SEC's Climate Rules Become Effective May 28th
Barring an administrative stay, the SEC's climate rules will become effective on May 28th because the rules were published
SEC's Climate Rule Litigation: The Zig and the Zag
There seems to be a development in the litigation filed over the SEC's new climate rules every few days. So we've spared you the daily update. But it seems to be worth blogging once that there is such a thing happening just so you have one more thing to feel like you're missing out on.
The SEC’s Climate Rules: Item 1502(b)’s Material Impacts on Strategy, Business Model and Outlook
This is the second in a series of blogs we will be posting breaking down the SEC's new climate disclosure rules (here's the first blog).
Whistle While You Work: DOJ Announces Whistleblower Rewards Program
Here's the intro from this "White Collar Briefly" blog penned by Colin Ceriello (see the blog for a series of "Key Highlights" from the speech):
Federal Lawsuit Over SEC's Climate Rules Consolidated in the 8th Circuit
Following up on this blog about the SEC's new climate rules being temporarily stayed by the 5th U.S.
The SEC’s Climate Rules: Item 1502(a)’s Climate-Related Risks
This is the first in a series of blogs we will be posting breaking down the SEC's new climate disclosure rules.
The SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules: Scope 3 Is Out—But What Is In?
Here is our lengthy Client Update on the SEC's new climate disclosure rules. It includes some great graphics so you can understand the rules at a glance. Check it out!
Yep, the SEC’s Climate Rules Are Already (Temporarily) Stayed
On Friday, a three judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion seeking an administrative stay of the SEC's new climate disclosure rules filed by two fracking companies.
Here are four things to know:
The SEC’s Climate Rules: Impact on IPO Prospectuses - 6 Things to Know
Let's examine how the SEC's new climate rules will impact the drafting of IPO prospectuses. Here are six things to know: