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2026 Proxy Season Update: Key Regulatory And Market Developments

As public companies prepare for the 2026 proxy and annual reporting season, significant regulatory and market developments are shaping disclosure practices, governance and investor engagement.

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Launches Comprehensive Review To Reform Regulation S-K

On January 13, 2026, SEC Chair Paul Atkins issued a statement directing the Division of Corporation Finance to conduct a comprehensive review of Regulation S-K, which governs various qualitative disclosures required in public company filings.

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Jones Walker

2026 Annual Report And Proxy Season: E&S Matters, Executive Compensation, And Governance

In March 2024, the SEC adopted rules entitled "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" (the "Climate Rules"), intended to standardize how public companies report material...

United States Commercial

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Mayer Brown

SEC Chairman Announces Comprehensive Review Of Regulation S-K

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...

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

2026 Compensation Season: What Public Companies And Their Compensation Committees Should Keep In Mind Heading Into The New Year

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

President Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed At Limiting Stock Buy Backs And Executive Compensation By Certain Defense Contractors

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Wiley Rein

Defense Contractors Face Increased Enforcement Risk And New Restrictions Of Buybacks, Distributions, And Executive Compensation

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Corporate Governance – Latest IA Guidance On Executive Remuneration

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Middle Matters: Leveraging The Middle Of Your Career (Podcast)

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Lowenstein Sandler

Peer Pressure: Building And Maintaining An Effective Peer Group

United States Litigation

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Alvarez & Marsal

Executive Order On Alternatives In 401(K)S: Impact On Private Fund Sponsors

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

If I Am Mistaken, I Am: A Reminder Of The Importance Of Timely Incorporation

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

California Air Resources Board Posts Draft Scope 1 And 2 GHG Reporting Template

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Dave Lynn Shares Insights On SEC Direction At CCR Corp's 2025 Proxy Disclosure Conference

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 265

United States Healthcare

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Davis Wright Tremaine

Federal Circuit: Priority Document That 'Broadly Outlines' Possible Structures Fails To Provide Adequate Written Description Support For Subgenus Of Linkers In Antibody-Drug Conjugate

United States IP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Colorado "Opt-Out" Litigation – Petition For Rehearing En Banc And Amicus Briefs In Support

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Signed, Sealed, But Not Delivered? Don't Wonder About Taxes Under New Postal Service Rules

United States Tax

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Nossaman LLP

Forfeiture Claim Dismissed, Excessive Fee Claim Survives In Novo Nordisk 401(k) Suit

A New Jersey federal district court judge granted a partial motion to dismiss in a Novo Nordisk 401(k) suit alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

United States Employment

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Hall Benefits Law

Tricky Compliance Issues For Companies When An Executive Terminates Employment: Public Company Compensation Considerations

When an executive or other senior-level employee terminates employment, employers must address the tax, equity, and benefits issues that may arise in connection with the employee's...

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Modern Bonus Structures: The Rise Of Multi-Factor Incentive Plans

As investor expectations shift, regulatory pressure mounts, and business models evolve, compensation committees are moving away from short-term incentive plans that rely solely on a single financial performance measure.

United States Employment

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Glass Lewis Updates Pay-for-Performance Methodology

In response to investor demand for clear and consistent pay-for-performance analysis as executive compensation plans become increasingly complex, Glass Lewis recently announced...

United States Commercial

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Trump's Budget Bill Threatens States' ACA Coverage Progress

United States Employment

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Hall Benefits Law

SEC Updates Eighth Circuit On Climate Disclosure Rules

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

SEC Hosts Executive Compensation Roundtable

United States Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Anti-ESG Shareholder Proposals In 2025

United States Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies – Same Rules, Different Disclosures: Public Company DEI Reporting In A New Federal Legal Paradigm (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Mintz

Is The One Big Beautiful Bill Act An Employee Benefits Crystal Ball?

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Could The SEC's Enforcement Spotlight Return To Executive Perks?

United States Commercial

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Jones Day

Section 280G Unpacked: Pitfalls And Planning For Tech Startups (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Legal Cost Management Guide: 5 Proven Strategies To Control Law Firm Expenses

United States Commercial

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Michael Best

SEC Issues New C&DIs Re: Compensation Clawback Disclosures And De-SPACs

United States Commercial

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Foley Hoag LLP

Could The SEC's Enforcement Spotlight Return To Executive Perks?

Executive perk disclosures are a perennial SEC enforcement subject, typically generating two or three cases each year. These disclosures present unique risks, given the SEC's expansive...

United States Commercial

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Jones Day

Section 280G Unpacked: Pitfalls And Planning For Tech Startups (Podcast)

In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk to Anthony O. Pergola, Vice Chair of Lowenstein's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group...

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Legal Cost Management Guide: 5 Proven Strategies To Control Law Firm Expenses

In my 15+ years as a business attorney at Michael Best, I've seen companies waste thousands on reactive legal work.

United States Commercial

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Michael Best

SEC Issues New C&DIs Re: Compensation Clawback Disclosures And De-SPACs

On April 11, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance issued new compliance and disclosure interpretations (C&DIs), six of which relate to executive compensation clawback disclosures...

United States Commercial

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Foley Hoag LLP

Prohibitions On DEI Do Not Impact Title VII Protections

United States Employment

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Hall Benefits Law

Fashion Retailer Failed To "Express" $1M In Perks But Skirts Civil Penalties

Like a fashion trend that never fails to come back in style (we look fabulous in baggy jeans, btw), we're revisiting SEC enforcement actions involving public company executive perquisites...

United States Commercial

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Holland & Knight

Treasury Proposes Section 162(m) Regulations To Effect Increase In Number Of "Covered Employees" Starting In The 2027 Tax Year

On January 14, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 162(m)), which limit the ability of public corporations ...

United States Tax

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Preparing For An M&A Transaction From An Employment And Executive Compensation Perspective (Podcast)

In this episode of "Just Compensation," Megan Monson, Taryn E. Cannataro, and Jessica Kriegsfeld discuss some considerations for a company preparing for an M&A transaction with respect to employees, employee benefits and compensation.

United States Employment

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Lowenstein Sandler

Reminder For Public Companies Granting Stock Options And Stock Appreciation Rights: Don't Forget New Item 402(x) Disclosure

As public company issuers prepare for the 2025 reporting season, issuers should be reminded (or made aware) of the new executive compensation-related disclosure requirements.

United States Commercial

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Tax And Disclosure Considerations Related To Executive Security Benefits

United States Commercial

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Polsinelli LLP

Walmart Joins Other Major Employers In Backing Off DEI Policies

United States Commercial

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Hall Benefits Law

Perk Redux – Yet Another Company Stumbles Over SEC Executive Compensation Rules

United States Commercial

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Year-End Tool Kit For 2024-2025

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Proxy Advisors Kick-Off The Holiday Season

United States Commercial

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Equity Incentive Plan Considerations For Public Companies (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Practicing Law Post-COVID: How The Workplace Has Evolved For New Lawyers (Podcast)

United States Law Performance

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Lowenstein Sandler

House Rep. Proposes Designating PBMs As Health Plan Fiduciaries

United States Healthcare

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Hall Benefits Law

Reminder For All 13F Filers: Form N-PX Is Due This Month - By August 31, 2024

United States Commercial

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WilmerHale

CLM/Women Newsletter Vol. 1

United States Cannabis

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

Federal Trade Commission's Non-Compete Ban Halted By Texas Federal Court… But Only For Limited Parties (For Now)

United States Employment

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Lowenstein Sandler

Improving Your Visibility At Work Without Cringey Self-Promotion (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Staying Compliant: Understanding The New QPAM Exemption Rules (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Lowenstein Sandler

Carter Ledyard Releases Latest Episodes Of Tax Tête-à-tête Hosted By Melinda Fellner

United States Tax

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

Pinstripes Bowls Onto National Experiential Dining Scene With NYSE Debut

United States Commercial

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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Foley & Lardner

The Affordable Care Act: The Structure Of Health Plans – Alden Bianchi, Practice Group Leader, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice

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Mintz

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