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On June 25, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action against an Israeli Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP")

Corporate buy‑back plans will be impacted this year both by the adoption of new rules directly addressing such plans, and new rules related to advance stock trading plans that permit trading...

The Honeywell Board of Directors indicated that, under the direction of CEO Vimal Kapur, it is undertaking a comprehensive review of its holdings to determine ways to "unlock shareholder value," including spinning off...

When it comes to engaging with shareholder activists, one size does not fit all. It's crucial to think about the activist's goals and possible outcomes.

Beginning on January 1, 2024, most U.S. and some foreign companies will be required to report ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...

The FCA has published final notices for Carillion and its former CEO for breaches of the Listing Rules and the UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The publication of the notices follows the withdrawal by the CEO...

In Baldwin v. Connor, Justice Kenneth W. Salinger, sitting in the Business Litigation Session in Suffolk County Superior Court, recently issued a summary judgment decision...

As discussed in our prior publication (found here), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments on December 14, 2022, regarding Rule 10b5-1 insider trading plans and related disclosures.

In late 2021, the SEC adopted new rules relating to the use of universal proxy cards. Under the rules, which apply to shareholder meetings after August 31, 2022...

The Ninth Circuit recently found the principal of a broker-dealer liable for the extensive and aggravated sales practice violations of the firm’s registered representatives.

The United States District Court for the District of Kansas, applying Kansas law, has held that an insurer must show prejudice to deny coverage when an insured provided notice of a claim within the policy's three-year policy period, but not "as soon as practicable" as required by the policy's notice provision

Section 558.1 of the California Labor Code provides that a "person acting on behalf of an employer" may be liable "as the employer" for violating, or causing to be violated, any provision...

Many owners believe that if those in control of the company are taking advantage of them or the company (for example, using company funds for personal expenses) that they can simply file suit.

In November, the SDX working group and founders – Cadwalader, Teneo and Tapestry Networks – hosted the inaugural SDX Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York City.

On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission amended insider trading rules by adopting new trading restrictions and disclosures to address potential abuses by executives.

On February 22, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted amendments to the procedures that it previously had adopted to promote the use of the Internet as a reliable and cost-efficient means of making proxy materials available to shareholders.

The SEC charged a microcap issuer and its CEO for making false statements that it had acquired for sale a large number of N95 masks through a "direct pipeline from manufacturers and suppliers to buyers."