Diligent’s most recent episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, featured Dan Siciliano, Co-Founder of the Rock Center for Corporate Governance and Chair of the Silicon Valley Directors’ Exchange (SVDX), to discuss key findings from a report conducted in partnership between Diligent Institute and SVDX - Blockchain Digital Assets: Fad, Disruption or Strategic Driver?
Read MoreWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati released its 2022 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences "Non" IPO Report. Following a record-breaking year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2021, the U.S. capital markets screeched to a halt in 2022 with the lowest IPO activity levels seen in decades.
Read MoreMoFo recently released a podcast around the importance of an effective ethics and compliance program for corporations and how the board of directors plays a critical role in that area.
Read MoreThe Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University partnered with the World Economic Forum on a white paper, "Responsible Use of Technology: The Salesforce Case Study." The white paper shows how some of the industry’s most influential businesses see their role in designing a trustworthy way forward for tech.
Read MorePay versus Performance rules have been finalized by the SEC for the next proxy season. For context and analysis, check out the client alerts from Wilson Sonsini and Pearl Meyer.
Read MorePearl Meyer Chairman David Swinford recently published an article about CEO transitions and suggestions on what a company should consider before going through the process.
Read MoreRob Flaws, special counsel at Baker Botts, was quoted in an article about the expectation that M&A activity will likely accelerate in the cryptocurrency sector during the second half of 2022. The article, What Could Crypto M&A Look Like in This Year’s Second Half? points to well-funded companies seeking out opportunities during the downturn.
Read MoreThree years ago, the Business Roundtable shared its redefined “Purpose of a Corporation” which put all stakeholders on par with shareholders. How do American’s perceive progress in this regard? Read a recent analysis by Just Capital on the subject.
Read MoreFortune recently posted an article regarding corporate boards tying ESG goals to executive pay and comparing the trend between Europe and North America.
Read MoreDiligent Institute issued a report on Modern Governance and ESG, asking how well-aligned is the board to environmental and social goals. The report dives into how board effectiveness is related to progress on Environmental and Social (E&S) goals.
Read MoreNasdaq recently wrote about a report from Deloitte and market research firm Workplace Intelligence about C-suite executives seriously considering about resigning from the their positions.
Read MoreSanta Clara University will host a conference, The Character of AI – A Technology Ethics Conference, on July 21, 2022. The one-day conference on AI ethics will provide a showcase for moral expertise and intelligence as applied to AI.
Read MoreSVDX recently held an Xchange session with Mike Esser and Monal Patel from Pearl Meyer around the current labor market and how talent retention and other factors are impacting compensation plans.
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