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Final SEC Clawback Rules: Key Dates that Issuers Need to Know

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On November 28, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published the final clawback rules (the “Final Rules”) under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) in the Federal Register.

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Dodd-Frank Clawback Policy: Additional Action Required for NYSE-Listed Companies by December 31, 2023

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the final clawback rules under Dodd-Frank (the “ Final Rules ”) on October 26, 2022, and we discussed the detailed requirements of the Final Rules and related practical considerations in this earlier blog post. Please contact a member of the team with questions.

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“Clawback Comeback”: DOJ’s New Focus on Clawbacks to Prevent Corporate Crime

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In September 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks unveiling the Department of Justice’s revised corporate crime guidance to “prioritize and prosecute corporate crime.” To that end, Monaco emphasized that the DOJ will “reward” companies that claw back compensation from executives “when misconduct occurs.”

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SEC Adopts Final Pay Versus Performance Rules

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On August 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules to implement the pay versus performance disclosure requirement mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act).

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New SEC Rules Heighten Scrutiny Over Executive Pay

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On August 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules imposing new mandatory “pay for performance” disclosures for most public companies (foreign private issuers, emerging growth companies and registered investment companies are excluded).

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NYSE and Nasdaq File Amended Proposed Clawback-Related Listing Standards

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

As described in Part 4 of our 2022 end of year plan sponsor “to do” list , on October 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission published the final clawback rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”).

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Restrictive Covenants Evolve from Common Law to Statutory Regulation: The 2022 Watershed

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The post Restrictive Covenants Evolve from Common Law to Statutory Regulation: The 2022 Watershed appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Unlike state statutes regulating trade secrets (which largely follow the Uniform […].