Jurgita Ashley

I advise public companies and investors on SEC compliance, capital markets, board matters, ESG, governance, and shareholder activism. Tweets - not legal advice.

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Thinking through some prep work in board, #corpgov, #executivecomp and SEC areas now that the proxy season is largely behind us

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

Check out the spring edition of Securities Quarterly Update, our publication that provides updates and guidance on #securities regulatory and compliance issues. In this edition, we look at #corporategovernance, #executivecompensation & SEC best practices. https://t.co/mjBqi7ewdK

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

SEC final climate-related disclosure rule is out - no scope 3 and overall more manageable than the proposal, but still a lot of work. We review ten takeaways below. #ESG #sustainability #SECfilings

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

The SEC adopted today its long-awaited climate disclosure rules. In this client update, we highlight ten things about the final rules that public companies should be aware of. https://t.co/zMtWPV1YLc #ESG #SEC #publiccompanies #disclosure

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Some thoughts for preparing for #shareholdermeetings. We take a look at select recent and upcoming SEC rulemaking, enforcement activity and corporate governance trends. Remember #13H large trader filings if still updating #insidertrading procedures https://t.co/QylZH1i2OT

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

Welcome to the winter edition of Securities Quarterly Update. In this edition, we look at recent SEC developments affecting Form 10-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings; and potential SEC rule changes.

View ➡ https://t.co/ioLde9CBNy

#Form10K #ProxyStatements #SEC

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

The SEC shortened Schedule 13D/G filing deadlines (for reports made by greater than 5% holders) and provided guidance regarding cash-settled derivatives and “group” formation. #shareholderactivism #SECfilings #corpgov

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Recent SEC enforcement actions relating to Schedules #13D/G and #Forms4 is a reminder to both insiders and companies.

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

Welcome to the fall edition of Securities Quarterly Update, a publication that provides updates and guidance on securities regulatory and compliance issues. https://t.co/DX4g1NbEvR

#esgregulatory #esgreporting #sec

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

First major US #climatedisclosure requirements are now on CA Governor’s desk. No materiality limitation for scope 3 in CA’s bills and the scope includes both large public and private companies. #ESG #corpgov

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

Preparing for New California Climate Risk and Emissions Disclosure Laws

California Legislature passed two bills relating to climate risk and emissions disclosures that could impact thousands of companies doing business in California. https://t.co/YPHfGcsfVJ
#sb253 #sb261 #esg

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

The SEC’s final cyber rules are out. Some companies may want to consider some additional compliance measures to enhance their #cybersecurity programs. More in the alert below.

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

SEC Finalizes Rules Requiring Mandatory Cybersecurity Disclosure
https://t.co/XxNSeF7iFy #sec #cybersecurity

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

The SEC’s final rules on #cybersecurity risk management and disclosures are out: https://t.co/aKzVGUkqZz. More to come but while overall the final rules are less prescriptive than the proposal, 8-K reporting of material cybersecurity incidents stayed in. #secfilings #corpgov

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

More from the SEC on China-based #disclosures in #secfilings: https://t.co/OgBACp0X3z

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Lots of activity at the SEC – recent rule changes for #SECfilings & governance-related #SECenforcement. Also #ESG #ISSB update

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

The summer edition of #Securities Quarterly Update is out now. In this edition, we look at the SEC’s recent rulemaking, certain enforcement activity, recent #ESG regulatory activity, and recent developments impacting quarterly and other #SEC reports. https://t.co/lDqARKR8ny

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

#SECrules require additional disclosure about #stockbuybacks, but better timing for reporting than in the initial proposal. Companies should think about #corpgov implications as well.

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

SEC Issues New Rules Regarding Company Stock Repurchase Disclosures – Today the #SEC adopted final rules relating to company stock repurchase/buyback #disclosures, which require more detailed disclosures than the current rules as well as iXBRL tagging. https://t.co/YqhtrmUrnK

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Some reminders relating to Form 4 and Form 144 reporting changes, SEC enforcement actions relating to #ESG statements, #nonGAAP disclosure controls and some thoughts for quarterly reports. #securitiesfilings

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

The spring edition of Securities Quarterly Update is now available. In this edition, we discuss recent developments impacting #disclosure controls and procedures, #insider filings, and quarterly and other #SEC reports: https://t.co/yFfssN5idH #securitieslaw

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Another busy #proxy season coming up!

#annualmeeting #shareholdermeetings #annualreport
#SECfilings #corpgov

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

In this edition of Securities Quarterly Update, we look at recent developments affecting annual reports, proxy statements and annual shareholder meetings and provide some reminders for 2022 annual reports and the 2023 proxy season. https://t.co/scJ426eJyU
#sec #securitieslaw

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Both public and private companies are increasingly subject to customer requests for ESG information; an ESG program can be a way to manage and mitigate the impact of these requests. #ESGsurvey #ESDdata #ESGcustomerrequests

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

Our second ESG survey has just been released.

The report examines intensifying corporate focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiatives.

Click link to view survey. https://t.co/zlzVF9jIDk
#esg #esgreporting #esgstrategy

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

It is time to take a look at #insidertradingpolicies and #equitygrant schedules! Some training may also be needed for insiders around #estateplanning and related gifting of company stock. #corpgov

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

SEC Issues Final Rules on Rule 10b5-1 Insider Stock Trading Plans and Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
https://t.co/GPsS1scc5s
#InsiderTrading #sec

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Newly adopted SEC #clawback rules will take some time to be implemented by stock exchanges but rules are quite broad and prescriptive, cover “little r” restatements, and don’t exempt smaller companies. Companies will need to develop or revise and file their #clawbackpolicies.

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

Does your D&O questionnaire include #ClaytonAct questions? #shareholdermeetings #annualmeeting

https://t.co/eL7ta29PaU

[Thompson Hine LLP @ThompsonHine]

Please join us for our second webinar in a series hosted by the members of our #ESG Collaborative team.

The next session will examine the proposed disclosure requirements and their impact on registered investment companies.
https://t.co/ZS8FKixbTN
#esginvesting #sec #investors

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

#Form144 - April 13, 2023 electronic compliance date

https://t.co/5gECbRMaOG

[Jurgita Ashley @PublicCoLawyer]

HUGE thanks to ESG gurus @Mervet Kagu and @CKamlet for joining me to discuss the #ESGlandscape for companies operating in the US and EU. #ESG impacts both public and private companies.

Thanks to Ohio Chapter @Society4CorpGov for hosting us! @ThompsonHine @COBALT @Vontier_Corp