This practice note discusses the impact of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the HFCAA) on securities of foreign companies listed on U.S. exchanges and over-the-counter markets. It provides background on the HFCAA, enacted on December 18, 2020, which reinforces U.S. regulatory authority over SEC-reporting companies relying on auditors in non-U.S. jurisdictions where local authorities
Market Trends 2024/25: Disclosure on Political Contributions
This practice note explores the evolving trends and practices surrounding the disclosure of political contributions by public companies, particularly in the context of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It highlights the increasing calls from legal academics, investors, and activist shareholders for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to mandate disclosures on corporate political spending.
State of Play: Delaware’s Corporate Franchise Business
- Lawrence A. Cunningham, Director, John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, University of
2025 SEC Filing Deadlines and Financial Statement Staleness Dates
This Legal Update summarizes the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2025 calendar year filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates.
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Preparing for the 2025 US Proxy & Annual Reporting Season
Webinar | Wednesday, December 11, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
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Join experts from Mayer Brown and Georgeson as they discuss key issues companies should consider while preparing for the 2025 proxy and annual report season during this time of regulatory uncertainty. Topics will include new and evolving disclosure requirements, as
Human Capital, Diversity and Related Disclosure and Reporting Initiatives
Webinar | July 22, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
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Disclosures by public companies about their human capital management continue to be a focus of investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. In 2020, the SEC adopted a requirement for registrants to discuss their human capital resources to the extent material to an
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements & Best Practices
Webinar | June 27, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
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The SEC adopted amendments aimed at enhancing and standardizing disclosures related to cybersecurity risks and incidents. But how is this impacting SEC registrants and how are they addressing cyber incidents within the new framework?
Join us for an overview and discussion on
MB Microtalk: The SEC’s Climate-Change Disclosure Rules: An Overview
In this MB Microtalk video, Mayer Brown’s Anna Pinedo provides an overview of the SEC’s climate disclosure rules.
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Welcome Jennifer Zepralka
Jennifer Zepralka joined our Washington D.C. office as a partner, and comes to us from the SEC, where she led the Office of Small Business Policy, working on major rulemakings. Her insights will prove valuable to clients navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience advising companies on compliance, corporate and
Speaking Out on Hot Button Topics: How Boards Can Steer CEOs and Companies in Choppy Waters
Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance
2024 Weinberg Center Distinguished Speaker Larry A. Cunningham
Webinar | April 11, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. EST
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Corporate leaders face complex challenges in responding to public debates on contentious topics. They must balance competing pressures to speak or remain silent, while navigating the polarization of today’s