In remarks delivered on February 23, 2026 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins reinforced his ongoing agenda aimed at revitalizing U.S. public markets and reversing the long-term decline in the number of public companies. Framing capital formation as central to…
In remarks delivered on February 17, 2026, at the Texas A&M School of Law Corporate Law Symposium, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins highlighted aspects of his agenda that are of particular interest to public companies and companies considering going public. His speech focused on two central themes: Competition among the States…
The latest issue of the Goodwin Public Company Advisory News Roundup has been posted, covering the period from February 1 – February 13. 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 January 26, 2026, The Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) filed a rule proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would permit the immediate suspension and delisting of a company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (including the Global Select Market) or the Nasdaq Capital Market if its market…
The staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has announced a significant policy shift in Proxy Rules Revised C&DI Question 126.06 regarding voluntary Notices of Exempt Solicitation under Exchange Act Rule 14a-103. While Rule 14a-6(g)(1) requires persons who engage in a solicitation pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 14a-2(b)(1) and…
At this year’s SRI, a few themes popped up in panels across a range of topics: disclosure trends; governance priorities; and frequently discussed interpretive questions. IPO Comment Letter Timing: Still Long, but Improving Initial comment letters for IPOs are still currently taking longer than the 30-day target reflective of both…
The 53rd Annual Securities Regulation Institute (SRI) opened with remarks from Chair of Goodwin’s Public Company Advisory Practice, Dave Lynn, who is serving as Institute Chair, setting the tone for several days of discussion focused on the most pressing issues facing public companies, boards, and capital markets practitioners. This year’s…
The Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance has updated several Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) under the Securities Act, proxy rules, and tender offer rules. The changes provide additional clarity on lock-up agreements, exempt solicitations, unexpected dissident consent solicitations, and cross-border tender offers, while communicating expectations concerning notices of…
On January 20, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the senior team from the Division of Corporation Finance responsible for advising James Moloney, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, on all matters the Division has before the Commission, including rulemaking efforts, corporate disclosure matters, and all day-to-day operations…
On January 13, 2026, the SEC announced a significant initiative to reform Regulation S-K. In a statement issued by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Chairman Atkins observed that Regulation S-K has expanded dramatically since its adoption in 1982, often resulting in disclosures that include large amounts of information that may…