On June 2, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published its Draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, formally incorporating Chair Paul Atkins’ deregulatory and innovation-focused vision into the agency’s governing framework. The plan is organized around three strategic goals: (1) renewing regulatory policy, (2) reforming enforcement and stakeholder engagement, and (3)
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Fine Print: A Conversation between Joanna Stern and Ian Krietzberg
Book Talk | Register here.May 13, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ETThe EDITION Times Square, The Terrace Restaurant (Garden West), 701 7th Ave, New York
Join us for Fine Print—Mayer Brown, together with Puck, will host periodic conversations with finance and technology leaders. Big ideas deserve a bigger audience.
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The Corporation in the 21st Century: A Different Perspective on Shareholder Value
Webinar | April 16, 202612:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ETRegister here.
As part of our Getting on Board series, join us for a book talk with Sir John Kay on the current state of corporations, how things have changed and what the future holds.
The Corporation in the 21st Century is a radical reappraisal
Getting on Board Training Program: How Boards Manage and Meet Rising Responsibilities
Hybrid Seminar: March 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET Mayer Brown New York Office | Zoom Register here.
Corporate boards are busier than ever, and governance arrangements continue to adapt to meet expanding expectations. After a brisk review of the duties and protections applicable to directors, Lawrence Cunningham (Presiding Director, Weinberg
New Proxy Advisor Developments
With each passing day, the 2026 proxy season gets more interesting (and not in a positive way for proxy advisory firms). On December 8, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order (the “Executive Order”) addressing the influence that proxy advisors “wield” to promote “radical politically-motivated agendas” (read more here). The Executive Order instructed
FINRA Publishes 2026 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report
The Report highlights FINRA’s continued focus on generative artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, small-cap securities fraud, and third-party risk
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) published its 2026 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the “Report”), which builds on the structure and content of FINRA’s prior reports for 2021-2025. This year, the Report was published earlier than
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee met to discuss, among other things, whether to recommend to the SEC that it issue additional disclosure guidance related to artificial intelligence (AI). With some dissent, the Committee ultimately voted in favor of the recommendations (see Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Operations),
Preparing for the 2026 US Proxy & Annual Reporting Season
Webinar | December 10, 202512:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ESTRegister here.
The proxy and annual reporting season may seem a long way off. However, in light of the amount of work and planning that goes into the proxy statement, annual report, and annual meeting of shareholders, this is the ideal time to begin preparations.
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Discuss Corporate Governance, Tokenization & AI Disclosure
The Investor Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) will hold a virtual public meeting on December 4, 2025, to discuss corporate governance regulatory reforms and the emergence of tokenization of equity securities. In addition, the Committee will discuss a potential recommendation to the SEC relating to disclosure of the
SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2026 Exam Priorities
Under new SEC leadership, the Division’s 2026 Examination Priorities reflect a modified approach, following a reevaluation of the Division’s risk-based priorities, and a renewed focus on several traditional risk areas (including Regulation Best Interest, adherence to fiduciary standards of conduct, complex products and the Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibility Rules) as well as continued attention to emerging