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The State of COVID-19 Disclosure, Part III: CARES Act Relief

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You did it. You’ve reached the third and final installment of our series on the “state of COVID-19 disclosure.” Previous episodes focused on language concerning debt covenants and going concern opinions. Today, we’re going to see what publi...

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The State of COVID-19 Disclosure, Part II: Going Concern

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Two weeks ago, the SEC urged public companies to speak frankly to investors about how the pandemic is impacting their financial health. The SEC even included a helpful guide, listing topics that issuers’ disclosures should cover. Those topi...

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Federal Reserve Forces Banks to Stock Up on Capital

Stocks of fruits and vegetables under CARES Act.

Just when it felt like we were getting past the coronavirus, the resurgent disease is forcing government officials to tighten their controls. It’s happening in the Sunbelt, where governors are reversing course and shuttering bars, gyms and...

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The State of COVID-19 Disclosure, Part I: Debt Covenants

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It’s coming from celebrities. It’s coming from aunt Sally’s Facebook feed. It’s even coming from heads of state. Misinformation is one of the biggest obstacles in the fight against COVID-19, and it seems to be coming from everywhere. But if...

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Five Procedural Defenses Against Virtual Annual Shareholder Meeting Glitches

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When virtual work meetings go wrong, the damage is usually limited. The parent of a rambunctious toddler might suffer some embarrassment, but that’s about it. But for the unprecedented number of public companies that adopted a virtual forma...

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