International Law

SEC Proposes New Disclosure Rules for Foreign Private Issuers
The SEC voted to propose amendments to modernize its disclosure requirements for foreign companies, including eliminating all requirements for paper submissions. Many of the proposed SEC rule changes are designed to update the Commission?s rules, reflect advancements in technology, and...

ASIC : the trade association for web 2.0 companies in France (Association des services internet communautaires)
The ASIC is the trade association for companies whose activities and services depend on and promote participation from internet users. These companies which foster participation from internet communities are generally referred to as Web 2...

A Ridiculous Example of Executive Compensation Disclosure
Footnoted reports on a silly disclosure in a recently filed proxy statement: Here at footnoted, we?re all about better disclosure. But as with most of the other good things in life, there are certain times when there is simply too...

SEC Announces Roundtable on Disclosure
The SEC will hold a roundtable on October 8 to discuss ways to modernize its disclosure system to give investors more useful and timely information for investment decision-making. The roundtable is part of the SEC's 21st Century Disclosure Initiative launched...

Chief Justice Refuses NAM's Request to Block Enforcement of New Lobbying Disclosure Provisions
So reports Lyle Denniston in an update to his earlier post....

DOL Weighs in on Fee Disclosure
  DOL Weighs in on Fee Disclosure   Written by: Nick Curabba   With all the recent attention to fee disclosure regulations and legislation, it may have been tempting to forget about all those law suits currently pending against plan...

Florida State Settles with Feds over Disclosure of Personal Driver Info
Florida State Settles with Feds over Disclosure of Personal Driver Info

FDA Issues Update on Safety Review Orlistat
Orlistat FDA Issues Update on Safety Review

UPDATE 1: Caraco Digoxin Recall

Intuit
allegedly sent out a defective QuickBooks Pro update.

Mexican Vanilla Containing Coumarin
, FDA Issues Consumer Update