As a result of the market uncertainty unleashed by the COVID-19 crisis, the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) has seen an increased number of issuers become non-compliant with its continued listing requirements for maintaining a minimum bid price and the market value of publicly-held shares (hereinafter “Price Requirements”). On April 17, […]
FINRA, the financial industry regulatory authority, often reminds investors to review their brokerage account statements and trade confirmations—with good reason. Not only do these documents help you stay on top of your investment holdings, but they also provide valuable information that can alert you to errors, or even misconduct by […]
Areas of Focus:
Corporate
In light of the unprecedented disruptions associated with COVID-19, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has recently released a number of public statements providing advice and regulatory relief to public companies due to the impact of COVID-19. NYSE Waiver of Shareholder Approval Requirements In an measure to provide […]
Areas of Focus:
Corporate
In 2017 various securities regulators and states enacted the “Trusted Contact” rule for senior investors, (defined as people over 65 years old), and other “specified adults” (defined as persons age 18 years or older who have a mental or physical impairment that rendered the individual unable to protect his or […]
Areas of Focus:
Corporate
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act became law on March 27, 2020. While its main purpose is to fund relief and address the coronavirus pandemic, there are several significant finance and business related provisions that will have a direct impact on the performance, prospects and compliance of and […]
Areas of Focus:
Corporate
