Capital Markets

On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced two separate proposals that would expand the availability of short-form registered offerings (including shelf and “at-the-market” registrations) and simplify the filer status framework for reporting companies, among other changes.

On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced proposed rule amendments that would permit public companies to file reports on a semiannual, rather than quarterly, basis.

Every year the SEC hosts a Small Business Forum and this year’s event takes place on Monday, March 9 starting at 1:00pm eastern time. The Forum includes panels on empowering early-stage entrepreneurs, supporting growth-stage companies, and examining considerations for IPOs and small cap companies.