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SEC Proposes To Greatly Enhance Electronic Delivery Of Required Disclosures Under The Federal Securities Laws
Under SEC-Chairman Paul Atkins, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new set of rules that would permit electronic delivery as the default method of delivery for all required disclosures under the federal securities laws. [1] If adopted, this would mark a foundational and very welcome shift in how registered investment advisers, investment companies, business development companies, broker-dealers, transfer agents, and other regulated entities may deliver required disclosures to investors, clients, and other market participants.
United States Commercial
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Crypto Brief
This weekly digest from Lowenstein Crypto examines critical developments in digital asset regulation, including new ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act that would prohibit federal officials from issuing cryptocurrencies, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's guidance on crypto vaults and lending strategies, and a legal challenge to Illinois' controversial digital asset tax. The brief also covers BitMEX's planned shutdown and Russia's new retail crypto trading framework.
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Lowenstein Sandler
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FINRA Seeks To Modernize Rule 2210 – Communications With The Public
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has proposed sweeping changes to Rule 2210 that would eliminate the long-standing requirement for principal pre-use approval of retail communications, replacing it with a flexible risk-based supervisory framework. The proposal addresses modern communication challenges including social media, AI-generated content, and influencer marketing while attempting to align broker-dealer standards more closely with SEC investment adviser rules. Member firms would nee
United States Finance
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Holland & Knight
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Directors and Officers

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Court Of Chancery Provides First Interpretation Of DGCL Section 144(d)(2)’s Heightened Director Independence Standard
The Delaware Court of Chancery has issued its first interpretation of the 2025 amendments to Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, establishing how courts will evaluate director independence challenges under the statute's new heightened presumption framework. What standard must plaintiffs now meet to overcome the presumption that directors of publicly traded companies are disinterested, and how does this reshape the landscape for derivative litigation?
United States Commercial
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Duane Morris LLP
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When Is A Founder A Director? Delaware Court Of Chancery Highlights The Line Between Officer Authority And Board Membership.
A Delaware Court of Chancery ruling clarifies when operational authority translates to board membership and examines whether equity interests can survive employment termination. The decision in Tchernavskikh v. Accetturo provides critical guidance on distinguishing officer-level control from director status and interpreting restricted stock agreements in founder disputes.
United States Commercial
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Duane Morris LLP
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Delaware Court Of Chancery Sustains Claims That Company And Major Stockholder Conspired To Fraudulently Induce Investment
The Delaware Court of Chancery recently addressed allegations that an e-commerce startup and its executives fraudulently misled investors through inaccurate financial statements and false representations to secure funding. The decision examines whether contractual waivers shield defendants from fraud claims and explores the liability of board designees and major stockholders in alleged investor deception schemes.
United States Commercial
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Privilege

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When AI Becomes A Liability: Hallucinated Case Law, Sanctions, And The Privilege Waiver Risk (Video)
Artificial intelligence tools are transforming legal practice, but they come with significant risks that attorneys and clients must understand. A recent federal court decision found that using public AI chatbots may waive attorney-client privilege, while courts continue to sanction lawyers for AI-generated errors in filings. Learn what steps legal departments should take to protect privileged communications and maintain ethical standards when using AI technology.
United States Commercial
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Shareholders

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SEC Proposes To Greatly Enhance Electronic Delivery Of Required Disclosures Under The Federal Securities Laws
Under SEC-Chairman Paul Atkins, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new set of rules that would permit electronic delivery as the default method of delivery for all required disclosures under the federal securities laws. [1] If adopted, this would mark a foundational and very welcome shift in how registered investment advisers, investment companies, business development companies, broker-dealers, transfer agents, and other regulated entities may deliver required disclosures to investors, clients, and other market participants.
United States Commercial
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Webinar – Lawyer Conflicts Of Interest In Washington Shareholder Disputes (Video)
Attorney Caleb J. Tingstad explores the complex ethical landscape of lawyer conflicts of interest in Washington shareholder disputes, examining when attorneys can and cannot represent parties in corporate disagreements. This webinar addresses critical professional responsibility issues that arise when legal counsel navigates competing interests among shareholders, corporations, and related entities.
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Beresford Booth
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