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SEC Proposes Rules For Comment Regarding Security Holder Director Nominations ( November 2003 )
On October 14, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rules for comment that, if adopted, will require companies to include in their proxy materials security holder nominees for election as director. These proposed rules would establish the filing requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) for nominating security holders. The comment period for the proposed rules ends on December 22, 2003. -
SEC Adopts Final Rules Requiring Listing Standards for Audit Committee Independence and Powers ( April 2003 )
As required by Section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules on April 9, 2003 directing the national securities exchanges and associations (principally the NYSE, AMEX and Nasdaq) to prohibit the listing of any security of a company that is not in compliance with the audit committee requirements established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. -
SEC Proposes Rules Affecting Corporate Audit Committees And Financial Statements ( October 2000 )
On October 8, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Release . -
SEC Adopts New Audit Committee Disclosure Rules ( January 2000 )
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") recently adopted new rules and amendments to its current rules. -
SEC Proposes Rules on Audit Committee Disclosure ( October 1999 )
On October 6, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") proposed new rules and amendments to existin. -
Preliminary Injunction Granted Where Proxy Description of Merger Was Likely Misleading ( July 1999 )
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York recently issued a preliminary injunction mod. -
The Year 2000 Information & Readiness Disclosure Act ( June 1999 )
In conjunction with the start of "National Y2K Action Week," President Clinton signed The Year 2000 Infor. -
Future of Proxy Contests: Some Strategic & Legal Considerations ( May 1999 )
This article summarizes some of the key issues facing a target or an insurgent in a proxy contest, as well as the applicable federal regulatory scheme. -
Plain English Comes to M & A Disclosure ( January 1999 )
This article reviews the SEC's Plain English Rule. -
Securities Law Update ( May 1998 )
This update features the following articles: Disclosure of Year 2000 Issues; Regulation13D-G Amendments; Plain English to Become Mandatory on October 1, 1998; Market Risk Disclosure in SEC Filings; Regulation S Amendments.