Supreme Court Decides When Statements of Opinion Can Trigger Section 11 Liability
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court set the standards for when a company’s statements of opinion.
M&A Integration Significant Key to Success
Read the survey results from a new Deloitte report based on a survey of over 800 executives.
Senate Bill Would Allow Companies To Issue More Options Without Disclosure Under Rule 701
Senators recently introduced a bill to increase the amount of stock options and other equity compensation that a non-public company may issue.
SEC Advisory Committee Recommends Expanding Accredited Investor Status
A recommendation was made that the “accredited investor” definition be expanded to include individuals who meet a “sophistication test, regardless of income or net worth.”
Chair White Suggests SEC May Act to Limit Fee Shifting Bylaws
SEC Chair White addressed the debate over bylaw provisions that shift company litigation expenses to shareholders.
SEC Chair White Criticizes “Gamesmanship” by Activists and Companies
In a speech at Tulane’s Corporate Law Institute, SEC Chair Mary Jo White weighed in on the debate over shareholder activism.
Supreme Court Ups the Ante for TTAB Cases – TTAB Cases No Longer “Litigation-Lite”
In a decision released March 24, 2015, the Supreme Court held that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB) determination of likelihood of confusion in an opposition proceeding can bind federal courts in trademark infringement litigation.
PwC Reviews SEC Comments on Stock Compensation Disclosure
Public companies preparing stock compensation disclosure may wish to understand the areas of SEC focus and concern.
Goodyear’s FCPA Violations
Recently, Goodyear agreed to pay $16 million to resolve SEC charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the books and records and internal control provisions of the federal securities laws.
Cybersecurity in the SEC’s Crosshairs
At the annual “SEC Speaks” conference, SEC regional director David Glockner noted that bringing enforcement actions for poor cybersecurity risk disclosure was “high on [the SEC’s] radar screen.”