The Time for Preparing for Increased Reporting on Form 8-K is Now
Larry M. Spirgel of Morrison & Foerster LLP
On August 23, 2004, the SEC's expanded Form 8-K reporting requirements go into effect. The new requirements nearly double the number of significant events reportable on Form 8-K and include new filing requirements for, among other things, creation of a direct financial obligation or an off-balance sheet arrangement.
Board and Committee Governance-New Responsibilities of Committees
Paul P. Brountas,Barry J. Hurewitz,Barry J. Hurewitz,Barry J. Hurewitz and Barry J. Hurewitz of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Paul Brountas, Senior Counsel at Hale and Dorr LLP, spoke about the new responsibilities of Board Committees, on the Board and Committee Governance panel. Mr.Brountas first discussed important recent developments. He noted that most in-house counsels have already been responsible for filing two certifications under S-O, but a number of unanswered questions regarding those filings remain outstanding.
New Currency Transaction Report Exemption Process
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The first installment of the long-awaited enhancements to the CTR exemption procedures was announced by the Treasu.