The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from May 11, 2026 – May 21, 2026. The Roundup highlights the latest developments in SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance
Public Company Advisory Blog
The Public Company Advisory Blog, published by Goodwin Procter, focuses on legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies. It covers topics such as securities law compliance, corporate governance, disclosure obligations, proxy advisory firm regulations, executive compensation, shareholder rights, and the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on public company operations. The blog also addresses issues related to foreign private issuers, mandatory arbitration provisions, and SEC policy shifts, providing insights relevant to corporate boards, officers, and legal advisors involved in public company matters.
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Client Alert on the SEC’s Proposed Changes to the Registered Offering Framework
By Publisher
We published on our client alert on the SEC’s proposed amendments to the Securities Act registration framework that are intended to modernize and streamline the registered offering process. Highlights include:
- SEC proposes significant amendments to modernize and streamline the registered
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SEC Proposes to Simplify Filer Status for Public Companies
By Publisher
On May 19, 2026, the SEC proposed amendments to its rules and forms that would simplify the filer status determinations for public companies and expand the disclosure accommodations available for many public companies. Under the proposed amendments, the threshold for…
SEC Proposes Sweeping Changes to the Registered Offering Framework
By Publisher
The SEC today proposed amendments that would represent a sweeping overhaul of the registered offering framework if adopted. The proposed amendments would significantly expand access to Form S-3 and shelf registration, extending many benefits currently limited to well-known seasoned issuers…
Public Company Advisory News Roundup: SEC Proposes Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies
By Publisher
The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from April 25, 2026 – May 8, 2026. The Roundup highlights the latest developments in SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance…
SEC Staff Provides Guidance on Pooled Employer Plans
By David Lynn
Earlier this week, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management and Division of Corporation Finance recently provided guidance regarding pooled employer plans (PEPs), which are defined contribution retirement plans that permit multiple, unrelated employers to join together in a single plan.…
SEC Submits Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules for OIRA Review
By David Lynn
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) recently updated its dashboard to disclose that the SEC had submitted a rulemaking titled “Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules” for review. Once the OIRA review is complete, the Commission will then consider…
SEC Proposes Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies
The SEC proposed amendments (summarized in this Fact Sheet) that would allow public companies to elect to file semiannual reports on new Form 10-S, rather than filing quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The SEC also proposed amendments to the…
Edwin O’Connor Participates in SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting
On April 28, 2026, Edwin O’Connor, Co-Chair of Goodwin’s Capital Markets practice, participated in the SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee meeting, where he joined a panel focused on encouraging more initial public offerings (IPOs), particularly among small and…