On August 14, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced that it would discontinue responding to Rule 14a-8 no-action requests entirely, including those submitted under Rule 14a-8(i)(1), unless and until the Division announces otherwise. The Division also indicates that will no longer respond to notices filed under Rule 14a-8(j)…
The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from July 20, 2026 – July 30, 2026. The Roundup highlights the latest developments in SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance and other topics relevant to public company counseling and compliance. We address…
On July 29, 2026, Nasdaq’s new continued listing requirement requiring companies to maintain at least $5 million in Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) was automatically stayed. The rule, which the SEC approved on July 22, would have required companies whose MVLS remained below $5 million for 30 consecutive business…
On July 16, 2026, the SEC proposed new Regulation E-Delivery, which would permit covered entities to use electronic media as the default method for delivery of offering documents, company reports, shareholder communications, and other materials under SEC rules if they elect to do so. Under the proposed rules, no prior affirmative consent…
On July 22, 2026, the SEC approved Nasdaq’s proposal (Release No. 34-105971) to adopt a new continued listing requirement based on Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”). Under new Nasdaq Rules 5450(a)(3) and 5550(a)(6), companies listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Nasdaq Global Market, and Nasdaq Capital Market must…
On July 23, 2026, the SEC announced that it will host a public roundtable on September 17, 2026, to discuss preparations for potential 24-hour trading in the U.S. equity markets. The roundtable will focus on overnight trading infrastructure, market operations and resiliency, and the opportunities and challenges associated with expanding…
On July 9, 2026, the Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued six new Corporation Finance Interpretations (CFIs), including Exchange Act Sections 13(d) and 13(g) and Regulation 13D-G Beneficial Ownership Reporting CFIs 105.08, 105.09, 105.10, 110.09 and 110.10, and Proxy Rules and Schedules 14A/14C CFI 155.02. The new…
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) commenced quoting and trading securities pursuant to unlisted trading privileges on July 6, 2026, and the new national securities exchange intends to commence trading of other securities on the exchange in the coming weeks. The TXSE published a trading launch schedule identifying securities that will…
On July 7, 2026, SEC Chair Paul Atkins issued a statement on the Commission’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda. In the statement, Atkins said the SEC is focused on investor protection, capital formation, and market efficiency, and that the agenda is intended to reflect current market realities. Several items on the agenda…
In April, the Office of Mergers and Acquisitions of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued an exemptive order providing issuers and, in some cases, third party bidders with the flexibility to shorten the time period during which tender offers for equity securities must be open from 20 to 10…