Corporate Governance

Adjusting To The New Norm Of Shareholder Activism

Many traditionalist institutional investors are now either more or less “activist” investors or will support activist factions. Companies need to […]

Cyber-Insurance Can Reduce Disclosure Requirements As Well As Risk

Public companies are now required to disclose their cyber-security preparations, plans and vulnerabilities, but SEC guidance has made it clear […]

The Revolution In Corporate Values Since WWII

Sometime in the 1980s, the idea that the primary purpose of a corporation is to maximize shareholder value began to take hold…

New Investor Wariness Of Climate Change Risk

A coalition of institutional investors representing trillions of dollars in assets released a report documenting…

Best Practices Guide to Vendor/Supplier Due Diligence

Creating a due diligence program for vendors/suppliers can minimize risk, though it’s a complicated process reliant on specific circumstances. Michael […]

Appeals Court Ruling Opens Door for ‘Micro’ Unions

Unions may organize groups of employees in a single workplace, creating “micro” bargaining units, after the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

New FCC Written Consent Telemarketer Regs Set for October

As of October 16, telemarketers must receive “prior express written consent” before making prerecorded calls to residential telephone lines or […]

What CalPERS Wants

Officials of CalPERS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, met in person last week with SEC chair Mary Jo White […]

In Wall Street Cases, Who Pays The Legal Fees?

With more high-stakes cases being filed, the question of who pays…

Laying The Groundwork For Proxy Litigation Defense

Recent trends in proxy-related litigation, with eight recommendations for companies that are willing to take proactive measures that will avoid […]

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