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SEC Publishes New C&DI On Filing Fee Table And Inline XBRL
Back in fourth quarter 2023, the SEC published several new compliance and disclosure interpretations on various topics including cyber incident disclosure, proxy and information statements, the inclusion of securities in the filing fee exhibit, and Inline XBRL. This blog is the last in a series of three covering the plethora of new C&DI.
SEC Publishes New C&DI On Proxy Rules
Back in fourth quarter 2023, the SEC published several new compliance and disclosure interpretations on various topics including cyber incident disclosure, proxy and information statements, the inclusion of securities in the filing fee exhibit, and Inline XBRL. As my blog topic list tends to be very long, I am finally getting to this and will cover the various new C&DI topics over the next few weeks.
SEC Publishes New C&DI On Cybersecurity Rules
Back in fourth quarter 2023, the SEC published several new compliance and disclosure interpretations on various topics including cyber incident disclosure, proxy and information statements, the inclusion of securities in the filing fee exhibit, and Inline XBRL. As my blog topic list tends to be very long, I am finally getting to this and will cover the various new C&DI topics over the next few weeks.
SEC Adopts Changes To The Definition Of A “Dealer”
Two years after proposing rule changes (see HERE) the SEC has adopted final new rules amending the definition of a “dealer” under the Exchange Act. Although the rule change comes after years of a continuous stream of litigation against small-cap and penny stock convertible debt lenders, the new rules specifically fail to provide regulatory clarity to this sector of the marketplace.
Definition Of A Shell Company In A Reverse Merger
Ten weeks of blogs on the new SPAC and shell company rules provides the perfect segue to discuss exactly what is a “shell company” in the context of a reverse merger and its implications – including one heartburn inducing unintended consequence. As I have been discussing over the past weeks, the new rules specifically apply
SEC Adopts Final Rules On SPACs, Shell Companies And The Use Of Projections – Part 10
On January 24, 2024, the SEC adopted final rules enhancing disclosure obligations for SPAC IPOs and subsequent de-SPAC business combination transactions. The rules are designed to more closely align the required disclosures and legal liabilities that may be incurred in de-SPAC transactions with those in traditional IPOs. The new rules spread beyond SPACs to shell companies and blank check companies in general. The compliance date for the new rules is July 1, 2025.
SEC Adopts Final Rules On SPACs, Shell Companies And The Use Of Projections – Part 9
On January 24, 2024, the SEC adopted final rules enhancing disclosure obligations for SPAC IPOs and subsequent de-SPAC business combination transactions. The rules are designed to more closely align the required disclosures and legal liabilities that may be incurred in de-SPAC transactions with those in traditional IPOs. The new rules spread beyond SPACs to shell companies and blank check companies in general. The compliance date for the new rules is July 1, 2025.
SEC Adopts Final Rules On SPACS, Shell Companies And The Use Of Projections – Part 8
On January 24, 2024, the SEC adopted final rules enhancing disclosure obligations for SPAC IPOs and subsequent de-SPAC business combination transactions. The rules are designed to more closely align the required disclosures and legal liabilities that may be incurred in de-SPAC transactions with those in traditional IPOs. The new rules spread beyond SPACs to shell companies and blank check companies in general. The compliance date for the new rules is July 1, 2025.
Related Party Transactions – Foreign Private Issuers
Related Party Transactions – Domestic Companies
Terminating Reporting Obligations In An Abandoned IPO
NYSE Approves Change To Delist Companies That Change Primary Business
Supreme Court Strikes Down Chevron Deference
Commissioner Uyeda’s Statement On Dealer Litigation
NASDAQ Amends Rule 5210 – Listing Prerequisites
The SEC’S Spring 2024 Flex Regulatory Agenda
Market Makers Rely on Due Diligence in Reverse Mergers
OTCBB Reporting Requirements Enable Successful Reverse Mergers
Examination of Rule 144 and Potential Interpretations
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