The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from April 10, 2026 – April 24, 2026. The Roundup highlights the latest developments in SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance and
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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SEC Staff Extends Section 16 No-Action Relief for FPI Directors and Officers Affected by Middle East War
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As Goodwin’s PCAP discussed in a recent client alert, the staff (“Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Corporation Finance on March 13, 2026 published a no-action letter confirming that the Staff would not recommend…
SEC Issues Interpretation on Crypto Assets
On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an interpretation providing additional clarity on how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets and related transactions. For an industry that has developed alongside limited regulatory interpretations, this…
SEC Grants Conditional Section 16(a) Exemption for Certain Foreign Private Issuers
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On March 5, 2026, the SEC issued Release No. 34-104931, granting conditional exemptive relief from the Section 16(a) reporting requirements for directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs). Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act generally requires insiders…
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Meet on March 12
The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The meeting will also be webcast on the SEC’s website. The published agenda includes three…
SEC Chairman Atkins on AI: Strategy, Governance, and the Discipline of Principles
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On March 4, 2026, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered remarks at the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Series Roundtable on Strategy and Governance Principles, outlining how the Commission is approaching artificial intelligence as both a regulatory tool…
Public Company Advisory News Roundup: SEC Chairman Atkins Speaks on Steps SEC is Taking to Encourage IPOs
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The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from February 13, 2026 – February 27, 2026. The Roundup highlights the latest developments in SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance and…
SEC Chairman Atkins Reinforces Focus on IPOs and Capital Formation
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In remarks delivered on February 23, 2026 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins reinforced his ongoing agenda aimed at revitalizing U.S. public markets and reversing the long-term decline in the…
SEC Chairman Atkins Highlights State Competition and Disclosure Reform
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In remarks delivered on February 17, 2026, at the Texas A&M School of Law Corporate Law Symposium, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins highlighted aspects of his agenda that are of particular interest to public companies and companies considering going public. His…
Public Company Advisory News Roundup: SEC Chairman Atkins Testifies Before Congressional Oversight Committees
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The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from February 1 – February 13. The Roundup highlights the latest developments in SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance and other…