On May 18, 2026, the SEC rescinded Rule 202.5(e), ending its decades-old prohibition on post-settlement public denials by settling parties. This shift removes a longstanding settlement friction point and may affect how companies and individuals approach SEC enforcement matters, public communications, and parallel litigation.
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