SEC’s Corp. Governance Shift Puts Onus on States, Cos., Law360

Partners Erin Martin and Celia Soehner were quoted by Law360 in an article examining the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) evolving approach to corporate governance and its renewed emphasis on deferring to state law and company judgment.

The article explores how the SEC’s approach may scale back prescriptive disclosure requirements and return greater judgment to issuers and their counsel. Erin observed that prior SEC practices often extended into corporate governance issues, creating complex and time-consuming review processes. Celia noted the broader effect of disclosure frameworks and external influences on company behavior.

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