On July 16, 2026, the SEC proposed Regulation E-Delivery (“Reg E-Delivery”), a new rule that would establish a comprehensive framework permitting, but not requiring, electronic delivery (“e-delivery”) as the default method for providing required disclosures and reports under the federal securities laws.
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The SEC has proposed amendments to modernize its proxy solicitation rules under Regulation 14A, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for public companies. Here’s a quick look at the key provisions, what they mean for you, and how to submit comments before the November 20, 2026 deadline.
On July 16, 2026, the SEC proposed Regulation E-Delivery (“Reg E-Delivery”), a new rule that would establish a comprehensive framework permitting, but not requiring, electronic delivery (“e-delivery”) as the default method for providing required disclosures and reports under the federal securities laws.
The SEC has taken a concrete step toward making electronic delivery the default method for investor disclosures. On June 22, 2026, the Commission submitted a draft rule titled “Electronic Delivery of Information Under the Federal Securities Laws” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) — the final stop in the federal rulemaking process before a proposal is published for public comment.
Earlier this year, the SEC’s EDGAR system was upgraded to EDGAR Release 26.1 and now supports the 2026 XBRL taxonomies. Each 2026 taxonomy is compatible only with other 2026 taxonomies—meaning filers cannot mix and match 2026 taxonomies with 2025 versions in a single submission.