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In this program, we will focus on SEC developments affecting, and practical aspects of preparing for, public companies’ annual meetings and annual reports.

Please join Vinson & Elkins and the Dallas Asian American Bar Association for a fireside chat with Mark Uyeda in his new role as SEC Commissioner.

As part of its Federal Sustainability Plan, the Biden administration has issued a proposed rule that would revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) to incentivize federal government buyers to prioritize the acquisition of sustainable products and services.

Welcome to Vinson & Elkins’ Securities and ESG Updates.

In the aftermath of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the race-conscious admissions systems of two universities in a six-to-three decision (the “SFFA Decision”), commentators are asking about the impact of the ruling on corporate employment decisions; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

In this Lexology masterclass, Rebecca Fike, Jon Solorzano and Sarah Morgan discussed how companies can navigate the at-times challenging interplay between fiduciary duties and ESG priorities.

Final rules to modernize share repurchase disclosure will go into effect for the first periodic report that covers the first full fiscal quarter that begins on or after October 1, 2023.

Welcome to Vinson & Elkins’ Securities and ESG Updates.

Companies face a difficult choice between taking heed of growing anti-ESG voices while continuing to meet investor and shareholder demands.

In steering their companies through a complex, ever-changing era of corporate citizenship, general counsels face economic headwinds — and relentless pressure to evolve.

A technological error in the online comment portal on sec.gov has prevented the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) from receiving comments on twelve rule proposals (the “Affected Proposals”), according to a new SEC release.

On March 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) issued its much-anticipated proposed rule amendments which would mandate certain cybersecurity disclosures for public companies (“Proposed Rules”).