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Category: SEC

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SEC Shows “Burying” Bad News Isn’t Just the Domain of Corporate Interests

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Recently, we broke down some of the public relations games that companies have been known to play when they have bad news to report. For example, they might issue a press release on benign developments the same day they disclose damaging in...

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SEC Cracks Down on Crypto Exchanges

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The big story in the investment world last week was the Securities and Exchange Commission initiating a long-anticipated showdown with the cryptocurrency sector. On June 5, the agency filed a lawsuit against the world’s largest crypto excha...

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Companies Grapple with Appropriate Disclosures for Cybersecurity

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You could make a strong case for the SolarWinds hack of 2020 as the most significant cybersecurity event in history to date. Russian hackers launched a massive online attack through the software company’s information technology platform to...

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Beware the Buzzy Press Release

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In the world of corporate communications, press releases play a pivotal role in disseminating news. However, a recent study shows that companies are also using press releases strategically in an effort to shape public perception. The study...

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SEC Already Facing Legal Challenge to Buyback Rules

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Shareholders of technology giant Apple might have experienced feelings of déjà vu earlier this month. In announcing its financial results for 2023’s second quarter, the company also revealed that its board of directors authorized buying bac...

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