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Monday, February 9, 2026
From Morgan Lewis, a monthly summary of securities enforcement developments from January 2026. Here is a concise, integrated summary of the points you provided: During this period, the SEC continued its enforcement activity with public company accounting and disclosure issues. It maintained a focus on the life sciences sector. Additionally, […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis, as Chairman, and Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton, as Board members, of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). George… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & Cox, […]
One of the most consequential developments in securities litigation has been the SEC’s shift toward permitting companies to issue stock conditioned on mandatory arbitration of investor disputes. If broadly adopted, this approach could fundamentally reshape the enforcement landscape. It provides issuers with a powerful mechanism to sidestep class actions. At […]
The SEC recently issued a concept release inviting public input aimed at refining the regulatory framework for residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and other asset-backed securities (ABS). The move comes amid a prolonged absence of public RMBS offerings and signals the Commission’s interest in reenergizing this market segment. (SEC) Why the […]
SEC to Convene July 2025 Meeting on Small Business Capital Formation WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2025 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on June 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will also be webcast on the SEC website. The committee will host two panels: Engaging with Beneficial Owners: Exploring Pass-Through […]
Understanding Capital Formation in Emerging Markets The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released three in-depth research reports through its Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) that shed light on how capital is raised in the United States, particularly among smaller issuers and private funds. These reports analyze […]
SEC Introduces EDGAR Next to Streamline Access and Security Washington, D.C., March 6, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched comprehensive guidance and resources to assist filers in navigating upcoming access and account management enhancements to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. Starting March […]
Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host the 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This pivotal event will take place on April 10 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET, bringing together stakeholders […]
Here’s your SEO-optimized, rewritten article: SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Announces February 2025 Meeting Washington, D.C., January 30, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee has unveiled the agenda for its upcoming meeting on February 25, 2025. This session will focus […]
