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Xuan Hong Tran

Specially Registered Attorney

Getting Ready for Your Q3 Quarterly Reports: Updated Disclosure Regarding Tariffs and Government Shutdown

As public companies prepare their third quarter Form 10-Q filings, the rapidly shifting policy landscape has created new disclosure challenges for the life sciences sector. The recently announced pharmaceutical tariffs and ongoing government shutdown both carry potential financial and operational implications that warrant close attention. For biotech companies, these developments underscore the need for clear,…

Getting Ready for Your Q2 Quarterly Reports: Trends in Biopharmaceutical Disclosures from Q1 Quarterly Reports

Earlier this year, the new Presidential Administration introduced a series of policies, legislative proposals and regulatory actions that have impacted the business and regulatory environment and contributed to a climate of uncertainty—particularly in the biopharmaceutical sector. These developments gave companies much to address in their first quarter 10-Q filings. To shed light on how biopharmaceutical…

SEC Expands Confidential Submission for Form S-1 Filings: New Rules Enhance Fundraising Options for Life Sciences Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded confidential submission privileges for Form S-1 filings, benefiting many life sciences companies. As of March 3, 2025, public companies, including those that became public through reverse mergers and those subject to “baby shelf” limitations, can now submit draft registration statements for confidential review.