Our recent Client Alert discusses the highly anticipated decision from the Delaware Supreme Court upholding recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that provide safe harbor procedures set forth in Section 144 of the DGCL for board decisions
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SEC Adopts Final Rules Under Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
On February 27, 2026, the SEC adopted final rule and form amendments implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act. Our recent Client Alert discusses these new rules and the implications and key action items for foreign private issuers (FPIs) and,
Court of Justice of the European Union Confirms Judicial Review of EDPB Binding Decisions
On February 10, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) confirmed in a landmark judgment that companies can seek annulment of European Data Protection Board (EDPB) binding decisions before the adoption of a final decision by their
What Public Companies Should Know About SEC “Coming Attractions”
Recent public statements by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Division of Corporation Finance Director James Moloney offer a useful preview of where the SEC is likely headed in 2026. While neither statement announces final policy,
Stay Within the Lines: UK CMA Fines Parking Company for Noncompliance with Information Notice on Consumer Protection
On February 13, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced its (December 2025) decision to fine Euro Car Parks £473,000 (approximately $645,000) for failing to respond to an information notice issued under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers
Questions About AI in Shareholder Engagement Meetings
With the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on everyone’s mind, companies are seeing investors ask an increasing number of AI-focused questions in shareholder engagement meetings. These questions reflect a growing consensus among institutional investors that effective AI governance is inextricably
South Carolina Becomes Fifth State to Enact Age-Appropriate Design Code Law
On February 5, 2026, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed H. 3431, Age-Appropriate Code Design (SC AACD) into law, becoming the fifth state to enact an age-appropriate design code law after California, Maryland, Nebraska, and Vermont.1 The law, which
Reforms to UK Data Protection and Privacy Laws Come into Force
On February 5, 2026, key reforms to the UK’s data protection regime came into force, effectuating a departure from certain aspects of the EU regime and underscoring an emerging divergence between the UK and EU frameworks. These changes introduce new
SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues Updated CDIs: Highlights
On January 23, 2026, the Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a series of updates to its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs). These revisions—covering proxy solicitation practices, broker search timing, executive compensation disclosures in spin‑offs, private offerings
2026 Year in Preview: Regulatory, Antitrust, and Litigation Outlooks
As we look ahead to 2026, Wilson Sonsini remains at the forefront of emerging legal and regulatory trends. In anticipation of the new year, our attorneys have prepared a series of focused 2026 Year in Preview alerts. These publications highlight