A $240 million settlement last month in a federal securities class action against Signet Jewelers Ltd. highlights risks that public companies face in connection with statements in their c...
Recognizing that many companies will have “urgent liquidity needs” in the coming months as a result economic and market conditions related to the spread of COVID-19, on Monday the New...
In light of the many questions our clients have been asking about the legal implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and government responses to the pandemic, Davis Polk this wee...
Many of our clients are taking a close look at their sources and uses of cash over the next several quarters and beyond in the face of a potentially prolonged period of market and busines...
The SEC issued an order on Wednesday that provides companies that are unable to comply with their filing obligations as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) with additional time to file rep...
On March 18, 2020, a unanimous Delaware Supreme Court held in Salzberg v. Sciabacucchi that provisions in a Delaware corporation’s certificate of incorporation requiring actions arising...
This memorandum outlines some key considerations for companies contemplating restructuring their outstanding debt securities on more favorable terms in the current market affected by coro...
The SEC has historically imposed burdensome financial statement requirements on companies that issue debt that is either guaranteed by subsidiaries or secured. Because most high yield deb...
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed broad changes to the current private offering framework. Recognizing the growing market for private investments, this is the lat...
U.S. and global stock markets have experienced a significant downturn and increased volatility stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19), this weekend’s shock in the commodity markets an...
