Federal Register Title
This benchmark will help determine your readiness for: Federal Register Document titled Regulation Crypto Assets. Document Number: 2026-17183
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FR-26-2164-1
SEC Proposed Changes: Shareholder Proposal Regulation and Proxy Voting Updates
$129.99
Discover the critical implications of the SEC’s proposal to rescind Rule 14a-8 and amend Rule 14a-4, reshaping how shareholder proposals are handled in corporate proxy materials. This course provides detailed insights into the legal, economic, and operational impacts of these changes, highlights new compliance expectations, and explains the expanded role of state law and company governing documents. Stay ahead with actionable guidance for companies, shareholders, legal professionals, and anyone impacted by the evolving landscape of corporate governance and proxy voting.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the goals and rationale behind the proposed rescission of Rule 14a-8 and amendments to Rule 14a-4.
* Recognize the opportunities and procedures for public comment and stakeholder engagement.
* Identify the key changes proposed and their anticipated impacts on companies, shareholders, and the proxy process.
* Appreciate the non-final nature of the proposal and the potential for further modification based on public input.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.
Why This Course is Important
Without this course, you may miss essential updates affecting how shareholder proposals are processed and voted on, putting your organization or practice at risk of non-compliance and reduced influence in shaping governance policy.
Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Rescission of Rule 14a-8’s Federal Regulation of Shareholder Proposals and Amendments to Rule 14a-4.
Key regulatory references include:
- 17 CFR Part 200 – Organization; Conduct and Ethics; and
Information and Requests - 17 CFR Part 229 – Standard Instructions for Filing Forms Under Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975—Regulation S-K
- 17 CFR Part 232 – Regulation S-T—General Rules and Regulations for Electronic Filings
- 17 CFR Part 240 – General Rules and Regulations, Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- 17 CFR Part 249 – Forms, Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Course SKU
FR-26-2218-1