This is an interesting question because the definition of “transparent” in the context of corporate communications to investors can indeed be a little complex. Is “engaging” part of that definition? Probably if a company wants an investor to act a…
As a lawyer, I worry probably too much about potential liability. Of course, much of it is needless paranoia because lawsuits and regulatory investigations are so rare when it comes down to it.
But when lawsuits and regulatory investigations do…
As a long-time practitioner in the SEC filings space, I actually don’t have a lot of experience drafting “happy talk” documents. The proxy and Form 10-K have undergone a radical transformation over my 35-year career in gradually evolving from compliance-only…
Junior lawyers spend their first few years getting up to speed on the rules and regulations. It’s a real jumble and it’s hard enough to merely keep up with the latest rulemakings from the SEC, much less learn all that…
I’ve blogged before about the need to regularly think about the “why” of disclosure when you’re drafting. Let me talk about what sometimes happens when those moments of clarity occur.
As an observer of disclosure over a long period time,…
One of the top challenges for disclosure teams – and for companies trying to communicate to the market in general – is attaining internal alignment.
For example, when tackling the earning season – the Form 10-Q, the earnings release, and…
As part of our blog series based on this great panel of in-house practitioners – featuring Leidos’ Henrique Canarim, Etsy’s Jennifer Card and Intel’s Alex Shukhman – here’s a blog that addresses the question of: “Any other disclosure tips to…
As part of our blog series based on this great panel of in-house practitioners – featuring Leidos’ Henrique Canarim, Etsy’s Jennifer Card and Intel’s Alex Shukhman – here’s a blog that addresses the question of: “When you are in charge…
As part of our blog series based on this great panel of in-house practitioners (here’s the latest in the series) – featuring Leidos’ Henrique Canarim, Etsy’s Jennifer Card and Intel’s Alex Shukhman – here’s a blog that addresses the question…
As part of our blog series based on this great panel of in-house practitioners (here’s our last one) – featuring Leidos’ Henrique Canarim, Etsy’s Jennifer Card and Intel’s Alex Shukhman – here’s a blog that addresses the question of: “When…
As part of our blog series based on this great panel of in-house practitioners (here’s our prior one) – featuring Leidos’ Henrique Canarim, Etsy’s Jennifer Card and Intel’s Alex Shukhman – here’s a blog that addresses the question of: “When…
This was such a great panel of in-house practitioners – featuring Leidos’ Henrique Canarim, Etsy’s Jennifer Card and Intel’s Alex Shukhman – that I’ve decided to highlight their commentary in a series of blogs. This particular blog addresses the question…
One of the first panels for the Society of Corporate Governance’s annual conference being held right now was a cybersecurity one and Debevoise’s Avi Gesser gave us a memorable line – in a tongue-in-cheek moment – when he noted that…
You want to keep after your disclosure process. You need to be mindful when you’re in the midst of it – panicking to meet the next deadline in your Time & Responsibility Schedule – that there might be small things…
As part of our blog series based on this great panel of in-house practitioners – featuring Healthpeak Properties’ Carol Samaan, Lumen Technologies’ Michael Rouvina and Cognizant’s Aya Kiy-Morrocco – here’s a blog that addresses the question of: “Any other disclosure…
