Katayun I Jaffari

November 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Sept. 9, the Investor Advisory Committee (the IAC) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced recommendations for changes to the rules with respect to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, those trading plans adopted pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Rule 10b5-1 plans).

By Katayun I. Jaffari, Mehrnaz Jalali and Paul D. Hallgren

8 minute read

September 15, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Given the uncertainty of future SPAC regulations, the compensation considerations identified in this article are subject to change as well. SPAC sponsors and target companies alike should closely monitor both developments in the market and statements from regulators with these considerations in mind.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Diane Thompson

8 minute read

August 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been extremely busy since the beginning of the year and it is expected that activity will not slow down for the rest of 2021.

By Katayun I. Jaffari

7 minute read

January 26, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the wake of the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, organizations from public companies to large financial institutions, and even law firms, are reconsidering their political contributions.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Germain E. DeMartinis

8 minute read

November 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

In September 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt amendments to certain disclosure rules for public companies in an effort to modernize information that is presented to investors.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Paul D. Hallgren

9 minute read

September 09, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

While the past few months have been unprecedented, the future seems to be just as unpredictable. Having an engaged and committed executive team may be the key to a company's survival and recovery. In light of this situation, companies must strategize as to how to conduct business while adapting executive compensation programs in light of current circumstances.

By Katayun I. Jaffari, Diane Thompson and Anne Greene

9 minute read

August 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

This article investigates the current state of disclosure requirements as well as how companies are approaching ESG disclosure demands and the opponents to such demands.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Lindsey M. Stillwell

7 minute read

April 27, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

This article discusses some of the key considerations public companies should take into account as they transition from a physical in-person shareholder meeting to a virtual meeting format.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Sarah B. Dannecker

8 minute read

November 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Champions of diversity have echoed that the ongoing lack of boardroom diversity is not only problematic in an increasingly diverse society, but that boards risk missing the opportunities for concrete improved business results and enhanced overall board effectiveness if they lack diversity.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Kyle S. Uhlman

10 minute read

September 11, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

A review of the data from the past two proxy seasons seems to suggest certain trends. First, a company's capitalization, number of employees, and industry type seem to be key factors in determining how high or low a pay ratio is.

By Katayun I. Jaffari and Jessica DuBois

9 minute read