On May 5, 2026, the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published a long-awaited release (the “Proposing Release”) proposing changes to certain rules which, if adopted, will allow (but not require) registrants to file semiannual reports on new Form
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SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting Framework for Public Companies
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed a rule and form amendments that would allow public companies to file semiannual reports to meet their interim reporting obligations under Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of…
Board Practices Quarterly: Crisis Management and the Board
Guest post by The Society for Corporate Governance
Crisis management is a vital organizational function, enabling resilience and mitigation against potential adverse implications associated with disruptive events such as financial instability, cyberthreats, operational breakdowns, and reputational harm— any of which…
SEC Staff Extends Existing Section 16(a) Reporting Relief to Companies Impacted by Conflict in the Middle East
Previously, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) stated in a no-action letter to an Israeli foreign private issuer (a “FPI”)that, in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, it would not…
Division of Corporation Finance Agrees Not to Object to Foreign Issuer’s Use of Rule 14a-16 Under Certain Circumstances
On April 8, 2026, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) agreed that it would not object to a foreign issuer’s use of “notice and access” pursuant to Rule 14a-16 of…
Shareholder Proposals and ESG 2026
Event | April 28, 20262:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ETRegister here.
On April 28, Mayer Brown partner Jennifer Zepralka will join the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance’s program titled “Shareholder Proposals at the Crossroads: Boards, ESG, and…
The Corporation in the 21st Century: A Different Perspective on Shareholder Value
Webinar | April 16, 202612:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ETRegister here.
As part of our Getting on Board series, join us for a book talk with Sir John Kay on the current state of corporations, how things have changed…
Delaware Law Alert: Another Reason to Consider a Forfeiture-for-Competition Provision in M&A Transactions
The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed that unreasonable restrictive covenants remain invalid, even if the party seeking to enforce them asserts a claim only for monetary damages and not injunctive relief. This Legal Update discusses implications for buyers in M&A…
Getting on Board Training Program: How Boards Manage and Meet Rising Responsibilities
Hybrid Seminar: March 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET Mayer Brown New York Office | Zoom Register here.
Corporate boards are busier than ever, and governance arrangements continue to adapt to meet expanding expectations. After a…
SEC Adopts Final Rule Amendments Requiring Section 16(a) Reporting for Officers and Directors of Foreign Private Issuers
On February 27, 2026, more than two weeks in advance of the deadline, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final amendments to certain rules and forms under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) to…