Corporate Governance

Prioritizing Cyber Risk Ratings in the Wake of SEC Regulations and Evolving Threats

With increased Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, more cyber threats, and evolving technological exposures, all organizations must prioritize understanding […]

The Dangers of Corporate Counsel Succumbing to Client Pressure

At some point in every corporate lawyer’s career, they are thrust into a situation pitting their obligation to zealously advocate […]

Untangling Corporate Privilege: Deciphering the Complex Weave of Waivers

The principles that govern waivers for corporate entities are like a woven tapestry. In one direction we find patterns that […]

SEC, EU, International Regulators Act on ESG Disclosures, Guidance

Law firm Debevoise and Plimpton highlighted several recent international developments in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) space in the […]

Guiding the Board: The GC’s Role in Navigating AI Strategy and Compliance

Given the increasingly widespread use of generative artificial intelligence in corporate environments, it’s likely that most general counsel have already […]

Securities Lawsuit Targeting Stanley Black & Decker Cites “Macro Factors”

A securities lawsuit targeting Stanley Black & Decker, a U.S.-based tool manufacturer said to be worth more than $11 billion, […]

SEC Final Pay vs. Performance Disclosure Rules: Planning for the 2023 Proxy Season and Investor Reactions

A new financial reporting challenge is looming for publicly traded companies: compliance with the most significant change in executive compensation […]

Risk Oversight On The Director’s Plate

The Caremark decision in the Delaware Court of Chancery Court (1996) set a high bar for assigning personal liability to […]

SEC Hardball In Recent Video Game Enforcement Action

A Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement action against behemoth gaming company Activision is based on an expansive reading of at […]

Private Equity Firms Advised To Revisit Their Insurance Profile

Under renewed scrutiny from the SEC, the risk profile of private equity firms has expanded dramatically and as a result […]

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