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DOJ Announces Additional Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A Context

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

13] Safran also agreed to disgorge $17,159,753, consistent with the Corporate Enforcement Policy. [14] 13] Safran also agreed to disgorge $17,159,753, consistent with the Corporate Enforcement Policy. [14] 13] Safran also agreed to disgorge $17,159,753, consistent with the Corporate Enforcement Policy. [14]

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SEC adopts landmark new clearing rules for US Treasury market

The TRADE

Policies and procedures designed to ensure that the covered clearing agency has appropriate means to facilitate access to clearing are also required as part of the amendments, including for indirect participants. Today’s adopting release addresses clearing of treasury securities in two important ways,” said Gary Gensler, SEC chair.

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ESG Litigation: Derivative Claims Against Directors: Q&A

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

If permission is given, the claim proceeds as a typical claim in the English court with the standard procedural steps (for example, disclosure, witness evidence, expert evidence). The background to the litigation is set out in our alert memorandum dated 22 February 2023 , and here we set out some common questions: 1.

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The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?

The TRADE

The four separate rulemakings put forward by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December last year represent the most significant attempt to revamp market structure for US equities in recent memory. Access fees Though many agree that some level of modernisation is necessary and beneficial to the industry, the devil is in the details.

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ESG and M&A: Vetting a Target’s ESG Strengths and Weaknesses to Assess Value, Go-Forward Risks and Disclosure Requirements

Cooley M&A

The corporate sector’s approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – or “ESG” (the shorthand by which they are commonly referred) – has risen in prominence in recent years as investors have become increasingly socially conscious. But, as a threshold matter, buyers can ask how the target addresses ESG matters at the board level.

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What is Payment Security? Actionable Guide to Securing Your Online Payments

Razorpay

The internet has revolutionised the way businesses collect customer payments. However, fraud vulnerabilities and security breaches make internet security a challenging task. As a business owner, you must strive to deliver an excellent payment experience to your customers when they make payments through different online payment channels.

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New SEC Disclosure Rules for Cybersecurity Incidents and Governance and Key Takeaways

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) adopted rules to enhance and standardize disclosure requirements related to cybersecurity incident reporting and cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance.