Business Law and Corporate Law

On 17 November 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a statement announcing that it will not respond to or express views on most no-action requests from companies seeking to exclude shareholder proposals from their proxy materials pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Securities Docket recently hosted its Securities Enforcement conference in Washington, DC. Panels covered several topics around financial and investor risks and management, regulation updates, and emerging technology.

Shareholder engagement has become a continuous, proactive process, requiring active participation from both investors and companies.