Introduction May 19, 2010 – A recent scholarly paper by Stavros Gadinis, a Lecturer and Post-Graduate Fellow at Harvard Law School, investigates long-held concerns that the SEC provides preferential treatment to “large and well-known investment houses,” compared to small broker-dealers. Gadinis,
Read More
NEW SEC PROXY REVIEW INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED
February 5, 2010– In anticipation of the 2010 proxy season, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has announced a new proxy statement review initiative and related more assertive staff positions to accompany new substantive disclosure items. New
Read More
Read More
SEC EASES RULE 144 RESTRICTIONS
In December, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted certain amendments to Rule 144 designed to increase the liquidity of privately held securities and decrease the cost of capital for all companies while maintaining investor protection. The new rules, which
Read More
Read More