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SEC Technical Amendments to Commission Forms

The SEC has issued a final rule making technical amendments to its commission forms. These amendments are administrative in nature and do not alter existing disclosure requirements or regulatory obligations for public companies, broker-dealers, or fund managers.

SEC Technical Amendments to Commission Rules and Forms

The SEC has issued a final rule making technical amendments to its existing rules and forms. This action is part of routine administrative updates to ensure clarity and accuracy in regulatory filings and procedures.

SEC Delegation of Authority to Director of Investment Management

The SEC has issued a final rule amending its delegation of authority to the Director of the Division of Investment Management. This rule clarifies and updates the specific functions and responsibilities that can be delegated to the Director. The changes are effective upon publication in the Federal Register.

SEC Technical Amendment to Delegation of Authority Rules

The SEC has adopted a technical amendment to its delegation of authority rules. This amendment corrects an outdated cross-reference in the rules that delegate authority to the Commission's staff to grant certain exemptions from Rule 612 of Regulation NMS.

SEC Proposes Amending Small Business Definitions for Investment Companies and Advisers

The SEC has proposed amendments to the definitions of 'small business' and 'small organization' for investment companies and advisers under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The proposal aims to increase asset-based thresholds and establish a mechanism for future inflation adjustments. Public comments are due by March 13, 2026.

FINRA Proposed Rule Change to Amend Communications with the Public Rule

FINRA has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend FINRA Rule 2210 concerning communications with the public. The amendment would permit members to project performance or provide targeted returns on investments, subject to specific conditions ensuring a sound basis for such projections.

FTC Warns Data Brokers on PADFAA Compliance

The FTC has warned 13 data brokers about their obligations under the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA). The letters remind companies that selling sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries is prohibited and violations could result in civil penalties of up to $53,088 per violation.

DOJ Antitrust Case Against RealPage, Inc. and Others for Price-Fixing

The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust case against RealPage, Inc., Greystar Management Services, LLC, and other property management companies for alleged price-fixing. The case, initiated on August 23, 2024, involves alleged violations of collusion and other antitrust laws.

US v. Columbus McKinnon Corporation, et al. - Civil Merger Antitrust Case

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has filed a civil merger case against Columbus McKinnon Corporation, KKR North America Fund XI L.P., and Kito Crosby Limited. The case concerns horizontal merger violations in the overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing industry. The filing includes a complaint, proposed final judgment, and other procedural documents.

US v. Reddy Ice LLC - Merger Violations

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has charged Reddy Ice LLC, Stone Canyon Industries Holdings, LP, and Chill Parent Holdco, L.P. with civil merger violations. The case, filed on January 30, 2026, alleges violations related to horizontal and vertical mergers in the ice manufacturing industry.