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Month: April 2020

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Stock-Drop Litigation Poised to Go Viral

Runners poised at the start line

As the coronavirus brings the United States economy to a standstill, at least one group is staying busy: securities lawyers. While litigation in most areas fell last month, securities lawsuits were up year-over-year in March. That could ref...

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As Comment Letters Decrease, SEC Keeps Focus on Non-GAAP Accounting

Hand print brushed for forensics in corpfin

If you’re seeking evidence of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s deregulatory bent in the Trump administration, look no further than the number of comment letters being issued by the agency each year. Since Jay Clayton took over as ch...

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Under Armour's lease accounting issues during pandemic.

Pandemic Raises Key Lease Accounting Issues

Under Armour's lease accounting issues during pandemic.

The changes to lease accounting that took effect in 2019 for large public companies culminated a protracted process that dramatically altered their financial reporting. Just a year later, the coronavirus is putting the new accounting standa...

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Coronavirus Puts Scrutiny on Executive Compensation

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One month ago, Bob Chapek assumed the position of CEO in a high-profile changing of the guard at The Walt Disney Company. He’s already taking a pay cut. With the coronavirus continuing to spread, Disney disclosed on March 30 that its execut...

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