On May 5, 2026, the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published a long-awaited release (the “Proposing Release”) proposing changes to certain rules which, if adopted, will allow (but not require) registrants to file semiannual reports on new Form 10-S in lieu of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q to meet their interim reporting obligations
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SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting Framework for Public Companies
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed a rule and form amendments that would allow public companies to file semiannual reports to meet their interim reporting obligations under Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) , as well as related amendments to certain financial…
SEC Staff Extends Existing Section 16(a) Reporting Relief to Companies Impacted by Conflict in the Middle East
Previously, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) stated in a no-action letter to an Israeli foreign private issuer (a “FPI”)that, in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, it would not recommend enforcement action to the SEC if the directors and officers of such FPI do…
SEC Adopts Final Rule Amendments Requiring Section 16(a) Reporting for Officers and Directors of Foreign Private Issuers
On February 27, 2026, more than two weeks in advance of the deadline, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final amendments to certain rules and forms under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) to reflect the requirements of the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (the “HFIAA”). The HFIAA, and…
Foreign Issuers and Section 16 Reporting: SEC Adopts Final Rules for the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted final rules and form amendments to reflect the requirements of the recently enacted Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable (“HFIA”) Act.
Directors and officers of foreign private issuers, or FPIs, with a class of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the…
Upcoming Reporting Requirements for Venture Capital Companies with a Nexus to California
March 17, 2026 Update: Implementation and enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (“FIPVCC”) will be suspended pending completion of rulemaking and until final regulations are in place. California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”) will not require covered entities to submit further registrations or file reports by the April
…Section 16(a) Reporting for Foreign Private Issuers
Effective March 18, 2026, foreign private issuers, or FPIs, will be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Below, we outline what this means for FPIs, their officer and directors, and how you can get ready to comply.
What are Foreign Private Issuers?
FPIs are non-U.S. companies…
2026 SEC Filing Deadlines and Financial Statement Staleness Dates
This Legal Update summarizes the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2026 calendar year filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates.
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Preparing for the 2026 US Proxy & Annual Reporting Season
Webinar | December 10, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 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…
2026 U.S. Annual Report and Proxy Season: It’s Go Time!
Although it may seem early, it is already time to start preparing for the 2026 annual report and proxy season. While many disclosure requirements remain consistent from prior years, there has been a significant shift in the focus of, and discourse relating to, the priorities of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Practitioners started to see…
