SEC delays new proxy rules *

USA - October 6 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order on Oct. 4, 2010 to delay the effectiveness of its new federal proxy rules pending resolution of a petition filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Business Roundtable in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Co-authors: Randall G. Ray.

New rules for 2011 proxy season *

USA - September 3 2010
As anticipated, the Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted changes to the federal proxy rules utilizing authority given to it under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act enacted in July 2010.

Co-authors: Randall G. Ray.

Dodd-Frank Act changes net-worth test for individual accredited investors *

USA - July 29 2010
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Reform Act") was signed on July 21, 2010.

Co-authors: Richard A. Tulli.

Proposed proxy rule amendments *

USA - June 15 2009
On June 10, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed changes to the proxy rules to facilitate the rights of shareholders to nominate directors of corporate boards.

Co-authors: Randall G. Ray.