I have been known to say “if it is free, it is for me” from time to time, and that phrase comes to mind when considering tomorrow’s free webcast here on TheCorporateCounsel.net. Be sure to tune in at 2:00 pm Eastern tomorrow for our webcast – “The SEC’s Proposal to Simplify Filer Status & Reduce Reporting Burdens” – to hear from me and the all-star line-up of Luna Bloom, Associate Director (Legal and Regulatory Policy) in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, Howard Dicker from Weil and Raquel Fox from Skadden on the topic of the SEC’s proposed amendments that would that would simplify the filer status framework and expand eligibility for scaled disclosure and other accommodations currently available to smaller or newly public companies so that all but the largest public companies could take advantage of them. We will discuss the SEC’s proposed rule changes and explore the practical implications of a these potential significant changes that are focused on smaller public companies. Topics include:

– Overview and Policy Objectives of the Proposal
– Revisions to Filer Classifications and Definitions
– Expanded Accommodations and Scaled Disclosure
– Initial and Annual Determinations of Filer Status; Transition Rules
– Requests for Comments and Potential Changes to the Proposed Rules
– Considerations for Companies Considering Scaled Disclosure
– Relationship of the Proposal to Other SEC Initiatives

We are offering this critical live webcast at no charge, even to non-members of TheCorporateCounsel.net. Non-members can register for the free stream here. The on-demand version of the webcast will only be available to members of TheCorporateCounsel.net.

As usual, we will apply for CLE credit in all applicable states (with the exception of SC and NE who require advance notice) for this one-hour webcast. You must submit your state and license number prior to or during the live program. Attendees must participate in the live webcast and fully complete all the CLE credit survey links during the program. You will receive a CLE certificate from our CLE provider when your state issues approval, typically within 30 days of the webcast. All credits are pending state approval.

This program will also be eligible for on-demand CLE credit when the archive is posted, typically within 48 hours of the original air date. Instructions on how to qualify for on-demand CLE credit will be posted on the archive page.

– Dave Lynn