The SEC recently published its 2021 Regulatory Flexibility Agenda—a list that generally reflects the Chair’s priorities, but doesn’t always translate into action. Notably, the SEC expects rulemaking activity regarding three [...]
The Biden administration brought many changes to government, not the least of which is a determined focus on sustainability. That focus is evident at the SEC, where Acting Chair Allison [...]
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to pound the economy and create havoc in markets, companies are entering the earnings report season with more uncertainty and less visibility than ever [...]
Harvard Law School Forum: January 25, 2020 This article summarizes the guidance and reminders provided by the SEC at the end of 2019. Public companies should take the following into [...]
2019 was a great year for us! Check out the list below to see what posts were your favorite! Top 3 Articles #1 7th Annual Proxy Study This year Labrador [...]
As Environmental, Social and Governance topics continue to attract shareholder interest – 95 social and 20 environmental proposals to date in this proxy season – a few companies are crossing [...]
Harvard Law School Forum, May 21, 2019 The Chief Accountant of the SEC has reaffirmed that auditor independence will still be an area of focus; emphasizing that "maintaining the independence [...]
Corporate Board Member, February 8, 2019 SEC Commissioner Rob Jackson Jr. believes the SEC should do more surrounding cybersecurity disclosure. Proposals worth looking into: Public companies should have cyber expertise [...]
Glass Lewis, 07/16/2018 The new UK governance code, released July 16, is moving away from the tick-box approach to disclosure, setting new standards for regulators, such as the SEC, in [...]
Corporate Board Member, 07/13/2018 In a recent article by Dan Bigman, Editor and Chief Content Officer of Chief Executive Group, he outlines Ning Chiu's, Counsel, Davis, Polk & Wardell, "top [...]
