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SEC Proposes Rescission Of Rule 14a-8 And Modernization Of Proxy Solicitation Rules
On September 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued two proposals that would reshape the federal proxy landscape. Release No. 34-106383 would rescind Rule 14a-8, eliminating the federal framework for including shareholder proposals in company proxy materials, and would amend Rule 14a-4(c) to expand companies’ discretionary proxy voting authority over proposals not included in their proxy materials.
United States Commercial
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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WOAH: Sonera Just Acquired Blacklist Alliance And Number Verifier– Let The Market Consolidation Battles Commence! (Video)
Sonera, the compliance and deliverability platform formed by DNC.com and Pure CallerID, has acquired Blacklist Alliance and Number Verifier in a major consolidation move. The acquisitions unite list scrubbing, litigator screening, caller identity, and number remediation on a single platform that now processes over 1.8 billion phone numbers monthly. This strategic combination positions Sonera as a dominant force in the regulated outbound engagement market, bringing together two decades of compliance data wit
United States Commercial
Troutman Amin LLP
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SEC Proposes Landmark Rescission Of Shareholder Proposal Rule And Reforms To Proxy Solicitation Process
On September 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed to (1) rescind Rule 14a-8, the federal shareholder proposal rule, and amend Rule 14a-4(c) to expand issuers’ discretionary voting authority with respect to certain shareholder proposals and (2) modernize various aspects of the proxy solicitation framework to reflect developments in market practice and technology. If adopted, the proposals would represent the most significant overhaul of the federal proxy regime in decades.
United States Commercial
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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One Year On: The Failure To Prevent Fraud Offence, The Crime And Policing Act 2026, And What MoD Suppliers Must Do Now
September 2026 marks the first anniversary of the corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud coming into force under section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). The Home Office guidance recommends that organisations review their fraud prevention measures at least every 12 months.
United States Criminal
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
Podcast
We Get Privacy — Episode 21: Before You Sign: Negotiating AI Contract Terms That Protect Your Organization (Podcast)
Companies negotiating AI-related contract provisions must balance innovation flexibility with evolving regulatory requirements. Legal experts discuss the AI clauses increasingly appearing in vendor and customer agreements and share practical strategies for negotiating them in alignment with a company's AI governance program.
United States Commercial
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Executive Compensation Disclosure Reform: SEC Rulemaking Now On OIRA’s Dashboard
The SEC has submitted a rule proposal titled "Executive Compensation Disclosure Reform" to the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, signaling imminent changes to executive compensation disclosure requirements. This development follows SEC Chairman Paul Atkins' earlier indication of broader reform plans, including potential simplification of pay-versus-performance disclosure and revisions to perquisite reporting.
United States Employment
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Winston Taylor
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Jones Walker On Proper Use Of AI Note-Taking Tools - When To Use And Not Use AI Note-Taking Tools
Organizations are increasingly turning to AI tools to streamline the preparation of corporate meeting minutes, but this technological shift brings both promising efficiencies and significant legal risks. From privilege concerns to data security vulnerabilities, the gap between AI-generated transcripts and carefully curated official records raises critical questions about governance, liability, and best practices.
United States Commercial
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Jones Walker
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Delaware Court Of Chancery Declines To Apply Section 144 Safe Harbors But Dismisses Most Defendants Under Common Law Protections
The Delaware Court of Chancery issued the first opinion analyzing the DGCL Section 144 safe harbors in the context of a challenged merger transaction involving a conflicted director/officer, holding the safe harbors were unavailable at the pleading stage but dismissing most defendants under common law protections.
United States Commercial
SA
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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When Storms Hit And Quorums Fail: HOA Authority In Emergencies
When a hurricane warning is issued and your HOA faces immediate damage requiring emergency repairs, can your board legally authorize unbudgeted expenditures without a full meeting? This analysis examines the legal framework governing emergency authority for North Carolina community association boards, exploring how boards can act decisively during crises while maintaining proper documentation and fiduciary compliance.
United States Real Estate
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Ward and Smith, P.A.
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SEC Proposes Rescission Of Rule 14a-8 And Modernization Of Proxy Solicitation Rules
On September 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued two proposals that would reshape the federal proxy landscape. Release No. 34-106383 would rescind Rule 14a-8, eliminating the federal framework for including shareholder proposals in company proxy materials, and would amend Rule 14a-4(c) to expand companies’ discretionary proxy voting authority over proposals not included in their proxy materials.
United States Commercial
AG
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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