On April 16, the SEC announced a new, streamlined procedure to seek extensions of previously granted confidential treatment requests.
An end to agency deference
Gunster’s government affairs law team discusses how Florida’s new Amendment Six impacted the decision in Kanter Real Estate LLC v. Department of Environmental Protection.
SEC adopts additional disclosure reforms
On March 20, 2019, the SEC adopted a number of disclosure reforms under the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST” Act.
SEC proposes expansion of “test-the-waters” to all issuers
On February 19, the SEC proposed to expand its “test-the waters” reform to all issuers, including investment companies.
SEC issues disclosure interpretations on director and nominee diversity
On Feb. 6 the Securities and Exchange Commission updated its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations to give guidance on disclosure of director diversity.
Public meetings scheduled for the Lake Okeechobee System Operations Manual (LOSOM)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites the public to provide input on the development of the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) by March 31, 2019.
Governor DeSantis signs water-focused executive order
Governor DeSantis acted quickly this week to sign an executive order which directs Florida’s environmental agencies to take action on a broad range of water quality and natural resources issues. These broadly sweeping actions have the potential to affect industry, growth and business in Florida.
SEC permits Exchange Act reporting companies to use Regulation A
On December 19, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the adoption of rules that will permit reporting companies to use Regulation A for their securities offerings.
SEC adopts final rules for disclosing hedging policies
On December 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the adoption of final rules mandating disclosure of hedging policies.
New IRS disclosure program to avoid domestic and offshore prosecution
The IRS will now screen all voluntary disclosure requests (domestic, offshore, or other) to determine if a taxpayer is eligible to make a voluntary disclosure.
