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Rule 10b5‑1 Trading Plans: A Practical Overview For Companies And Corporate Insiders
Companies with equity-compensation programs face significant insider-trading risks when employees, officers, and directors trade company securities while aware of material nonpublic information. Rule 10b5-1 trading plans provide an affirmative defense against insider-trading claims by establishing predetermined trading arrangements that satisfy specific SEC requirements, including adoption timing, good-faith certifications, mandatory cooling-off periods, and restrictions on overlapping plans.
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Winston Taylor
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AI, MNPI, And The SEC: How Existing Law Applies To Model-Driven Trading
When an AI system is trained on material nonpublic information, MNPI, and then used to inform or execute trades, the firm deploying that system may face insider trading liability, even if no human trader ever directly reviewed the underlying data. The SEC has not yet brought a case on this precise theory, but recent enforcement actions, particularly its 2023 settlement with Virtu Financial, establish the compliance framework most likely to govern AI-driven trading. The legal risk is no longer hypothetical.
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Gesmer Updegrove LLP
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The SEC has voted unanimously to propose rescinding the climate-related disclosure rules adopted in March 2024, which never took effect due to immediate legal challenges and a subsequent stay. Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized that disclosure obligations should be guided by materiality and imposed only when benefits justify costs, marking a significant shift in the Commission's approach to climate-related reporting requirements.
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Duane Morris LLP
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Founders’ Toolkit – Choosing The Right Fundraising Method
Early-stage startups have three primary methods to raise capital: convertible notes, SAFEs, and equity financing rounds. Each option carries different levels of complexity and suits different stages of company growth. Understanding the mechanics of convertible notes—including valuation caps, discount rates, and conversion triggers—is essential for founders navigating their first fundraising decisions.
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Lowenstein Sandler
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