Fenwick’s Securities Law Updates

Form 10-K and proxy statement disclosures, 2025 proxy voting policies from Glass Lewis, SEC's EDGAR Next adoption, PCAOB pausing NOCLAR rulemaking, and SEC charges for disclosure and oversight failures.

The SEC settled a raft of whistleblower charges, accused a biotech of misleading IPO investors, and approved a Nasdaq rule change, while California amended climate disclosure laws—plus important Form 10-Q and compliance reminders.

A federal court blocked the FTC’s noncompete ban; new Schedule 13G deadlines start September 30; SEC registration fees rise October 1; and the Investor Coalition for Equal Votes (ICEV) advises against dual-class structures for public companies.

The SEC delays key rulemaking until after the 2024 election; Texas and Pennsylvania courts split on FTC's noncompete ban; California proposes delaying climate bills; updates on NYSE/Nasdaq rules, Chevron Doctrine responses, and upcoming filing deadlines.

Nasdaq and SEC rule changes, Colorado's AI legislation, SEC commentary on new crypto laws, litigation updates, and trends in proxy season and diversity disclosures.