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SEC Proposal Could Expand Form S-3 Eligibility: What Public Companies Should Know

June 9, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed a broad package of amendments to the regis…
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Structuring Advisory Share Issuances In DE-SPAC Transactions: Accounting Goals Vs. Securities Law Reality

May 8, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
In advising SPAC and de-SPAC transactions, we are increasingly encountering a recurring, and often misunderstood, issue: how…
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SPAC and de-SPAC Explained: How Sponsors and Target Shareholders Get Paid

April 27, 2026 | Weiwei Lu
In recent years, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPAC”) have emerged as a prominent alternative to traditional initi…
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Evolving Investor Dynamics In The SPAC Market: Are Favorable Terms Still Enough?

April 13, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
Our firm continues to advise sponsors, target companies, and investors across a wide range of SPAC transactions in the U.S…
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SEC Enforcement Trends in 2026: A Shift Toward Remediation and Procedural Fairness

March 30, 2026 | Weiwei Lu
In February 2026, the Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement delivered her first public remarks outlining the Divisio…
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Cross-border SPAC Transactions: Key Legal Considerations

March 18, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
Over the past several years, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have emerged as an alternative route for private…
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Understanding UCC-1 Financing Statements: When And How Security Interests Are Perfected

March 9, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
In commercial transactions, lenders and creditors frequently rely on security interests to protect their economic exposure…
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Disclosure Risk in DE-SPAC Transactions: What Companies Should Watch

March 3, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
Our firm continues to advise sponsors, target companies, and investors across a wide range of SPAC transactions. In the curr…
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Schedule 13D vs. Schedule 13G: Key Differences, Filing Deadlines, and Amendment Rules

March 3, 2026 | Weiwei Lu
When an investor acquires more than 5 percent of a class of voting equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Secu…
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What Is the Difference Between Securities Law & M&A Law?

February 23, 2026 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
Running a business involves many legal challenges, and gaps in understanding corporate law can cost time, money, and reputat…
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What SEC Examiners Are Focused on in 2026 — and What SPAC-related Companies Should Prepare for

February 6, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
As our firm continues to counsel companies across the SPAC lifecycle, from pre-merger diligence and de-SPAC structuring to p…
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The SEC Staff’s January 2026 Proxy Rules and Schedules 14A/14C C&DIs Updates

February 6, 2026 | Weiwei Lu
On January 23, 2026, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance issued new and re…
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Minimum Cash Conditions in U.S. DE-SPAC Transactions: From Boilerplate to Deal-critical Term

January 30, 2026 | Brian Michael Zaid
Our firm continues to advise sponsors, target companies, and investors on a wide range of U.S. SPAC transactions. In the cur…
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SEC Staff Signals Limited Pre-Shutdown Accommodation for Certain IPO Issuers

January 29, 2026 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
In anticipation of a potential federal government shutdown, companies preparing for initial public offerings should be aware…
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Reforming Regulation S-K: The SEC Signals a Materiality-First Reset for Public Company Disclosures

January 22, 2026 | Weiwei Lu
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced an initiative that could reshape the futu…
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Who Must Register as a Broker-Dealer with the SEC? A Practical Overview

January 16, 2026 | Weiwei Lu
Broker-dealers play an essential role in the U.S. securities markets by facilitating transactions, providing access to capit…
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Expanded Insider Reporting for Foreign Private Issuers: Preparing for Section 16 Compliance

December 31, 2025 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
Recent legislative and regulatory developments mark a significant change for foreign private issuers listed in the United St…
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Key SEC Developments Shaping U.S. Capital Markets in 2026

December 28, 2025 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
Recent signals from the Securities and Exchange Commission suggest that U.S. capital markets may be entering a period of rec…
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Londian Wason New Energy Tech Inc. Secures CSRC Filing Approval for U.S. IPO

December 15, 2025 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
On December 12, 2025, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) issued the official Filing Notice (“Notice”) for O…
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Key Questions Clients Commonly Ask in De-SPAC Transactions

November 18, 2025 | Brian Michael Zaid
As the number of De-SPAC transactions continues to grow, so does the complexity of the issues our clients bring to us. We ro…
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The SEC’s Evolving Approach to Programmatic Token Distributions and DePIN Networks

November 18, 2025 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
The regulatory landscape for digital assets continues to shift as the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) refines its…
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A Major Shift: SEC Reverses Its Stance on Mandatory Arbitration Provisions

October 13, 2025 | Brian Michael Zaid
On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took a pivotal step by approving a Policy Statement…
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The Impact of the U.S. Government Shutdown on SEC Operations and Registrants

October 8, 2025 | Jan Louise Henry, Esq.
Amid the divided negotiations in Congress over fiscal year 2026 funding, the U.S. federal government officially entered a pa…
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