Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are effective today, February 27, 2023.

Unanimously adopted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) December of last year, the Rule 10b5-1 amendments, among other things:  

  • add new conditions to the affirmative defenses to address concerns regarding the use of material nonpublic

November 15, 2022 Webinar

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST

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The proxy and annual reporting season may seem a long way off. However, in light of the amount of work and planning that goes into the proxy statement, annual report, and annual meeting of shareholders, this is the ideal time to begin

November 9, 2022 Hybrid Event

2:00 pm –3:00 pm EST

Join Mayer Brown partners, Ryan Liebl and Remmelt Reigersman, for a timely discussion on the most frequently asked questions and hot topics related to equity compensation and tax matters affecting emerging companies and their investors, including the following:

  • Advantages and disadvantages of different types of

August 17, 2022 Webinar

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

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This PLI briefing will provide an overview of a December 2021 SEC clarification that it would begin applying Rule 15c2-11 to broker-dealer quotations for fixed income securities, including securities traded under Rule 144A among QIBs. This “clarification” would require private “Rule 144A” issuers to

August 10, 2022 Webinar

1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT

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Any time of year, especially in uncertain and volatile markets, preparing for earnings calls, sharing earnings guidance and providing investor updates requires careful consideration. Among other factors, companies must consider guidance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission and SEC Staff.

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July 12, 2022 Webinar

11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

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Medium-term note (“MTN”) programs are continuous offering programs that allow issuers to offer debt securities in an efficient and expedited manner. MTN programs have unique documentation laid out at the launch, which differs from benchmark underwritten offerings. Most MTN programs have the

June 16, 2022 Webinar
1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
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Late stage private placements with institutional investors, crossover investors, corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, and strategic investors raise a number of considerations distinct from those arising in earlier stage and venture financing transactions. Privately held companies have been more comfortable sponsoring liquidity programs for

April 27, 2022 Webinar
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On March 30, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments to existing rules and forms (the “Proposed Rules”) addressing the treatment of SPACs in connection with their IPOs and subsequent de-SPAC transactions. The Proposed Rules, if adopted, would represent a sea change

May 3, 2022 Webinar
12pm – 1pm EDT
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As financial institutions embark on environmental, social and governance initiatives and make ESG a fundamental component of their business models, the opportunities created are also accompanied by risk—including increasing pressure from regulators, investors and other stakeholders. Join Mayer Brown panelists where they will explore