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The latest edition of Willkie CAPITAL LETTERS covers the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance's announcement that it will not respond to (or express views on) companies’ no-action requests to exclude shareholder proposals during the current proxy season (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3sgBx9U

Courts across the country are considering whether an event contract on a basketball game is a novel derivative subject to federal commodities law or an old-fashioned bet governed by state gambling law. Full background: https://lnkd.in/eEr_PTN9

Six Willkie lawyers have been recognized in Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026, an annual guide to the top international arbitration practitioners worldwide. The latest guide again recognizes Willkie’s International Arbitration practice as a market leader and positions its lawyers among the foremost in resolving complex international disputes. The following attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Arbitration guide: Dharshini Prasad Matthias Schrader, LL.M. (NYU) Kristen Young Harry Nettlau Johannes Schmidt Nahi El Hachem Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvBayk_m

The latest edition of Willkie CAPITAL LETTERS provides US public companies with a comprehensive one-page calendar and chart showing 2026 SEC filing dates for periodic reports and financial statement staleness dates for securities offerings. The reverse side explains accommodations for late filings and certain staleness dates, includes definitions of the types of SEC filers, and provides SEC filing deadlines for additional forms and schedules. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSDrv7W3

Willkie has once again been recognized in the GIR 30, Global Investigation Review’s annual ranking of the top law firms in the world for cross-border corporate investigations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4J2BkjF

Earlier this month, Chicago litigation associates and law clerks participated in a three-day, interactive deposition training. Partners Debra Bogo-Ernst, Matthew Thomas, Aaron Hersh and Skyler Silvertrust gave lectures on preparing for, taking and defending depositions. Associates put these skills to practice during mock depositions of witnesses played by professional actors, and received real-time feedback from Willkie partners, counsel and senior associates. Attorneys enjoyed mingling and playing darts at a reception, and the program closed with remarks by Craig C. Martin, Chairman, Americas.

On December 3, partner Susan Rohol will participate on the panel titled “Current Enforcement Trends, Litigation and Developments” as part of the OpenAP TV Privacy and Legal Forum, hosted in New York City. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQbEFTjf

The Senate Agriculture Committee yesterday held a hearing for Michael Selig, who was nominated by President Trump to serve as the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Mr. Selig framed his prospective chairmanship around “common-sense, principles-based” regulation that preserves market integrity while keeping pace with innovation. Full background: https://lnkd.in/ep5F8aqa

Willkie advised Rockland Capital on its close of its oversubscribed Rockland Power Partners V, LP, which closed at $1.2 billion. On November 17, Rockland Capital announced the final close of Fund V, reflecting strong investor demand and continued confidence in its platform and strategy. The Willkie team was led by partner S. Kris Agarwal with associates Devin Ralston, Neeloy Azad, Stephanie Giralt and Jinho Kwon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-pqMrWi

On December 1, partner Kristen Young will participate on the panel titled “The future frontier of arbitration” as part of GAR Live: Women in Arbitration 2025, hosted by Global Arbitration Review in London, UK. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekjZSQYr