by Kenn Webb, Chris Williams, Justin Shelton and Patricia Wachsmann | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, News
The Division of Corporation Finance (Division) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance applicable to federal proxy rules, last updated on April 7, 2020, for upcoming annual shareholder meetings and special meetings in light of the...
by Kenn Webb, Chris Williams, Justin Shelton and Patricia Wachsmann | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order on March 4, 2020 and further amended the order on March 25, 2020 granting conditional regulatory relief for filing obligations of publicly-traded companies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934...
by Patricia Wachsmann | Apr 27, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, News
This afternoon, Governor Abbott signed an Executive Order “relating to the expanded reopening of services” as part of the Open Texas strategic plan. Here are a few noteworthy takeaways: On Thursday, April 30, 2020, the Texas Stay At Home Order expires. The new...
by Traci Clements and Patricia Wachsmann | Apr 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, News
The COVID-19 virus is posing new challenges for employers, including the need to balance employers’ obligations and employees’ rights during this unprecedented pandemic. Through its Q/A-formatted webinar on March 27, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
by John O'Connor, Ryan D. Marrone, Kevin E. Barnett, Patricia Wachsmann and Raylee Starnes | Apr 14, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, News
Almost every facet of our daily lives has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The majority of residents in the United States have been urged or, in some cases, ordered by authorities to stay home and to shelter in place, social distancing quickly has become an...