RSM released an article about how the higher cost of capital is affecting America’s real economy.
Read MoreRecent amendments to Delaware’s general corporation law gives boards greater flexibility in approving mergers and permit stockholder agreements restricting corporate governance, among other changes.
Read MoreWilson Sonsini’s Known Trends blog combines insights on the latest public company reporting developments and disclosure trends with incisive commentary on public company corporate governance and Delaware law matters.
Read MoreThe 2024 Chambers Global Practice Guide for “Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism” is now available. The guide provides an overview of corporate governance and shareholder activism based on the latest legal developments and market trends.
Read MoreA&O Shearman’s latest edition of M&A Insights explores the themes expected to shape deal-making over the next 12 months, to include growing interest among financial sponsors in acquiring proprietary data sets from which they can create their own AI-driven businesses, whether we might see an uptick in European public takeovers, and factors that could drive more life sciences M&A in the months to come.
Read MoreErnst & Young’s Center for Board Matters released a report around cybersecurity disclosures and what companies shared in 2024.
Read MoreOn October 21, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations published its annual examination priorities for 2025, which focus on certain “practices, products, and services that the Division believes present potentially heightened risks to investors or the integrity of the U.S. capital markets.”
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business operations across industries, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. According to National University, 77% of companies are either using or exploring the use of AI in their businesses.
Read MoreBaker Bott’s recent client alert focuses on the latest around the SEC’s enforcement around AI and cyber disclosures.
Read MoreStanford’s Corporate Governance Research Initiative’s Closer Look series has released a recent report on say-on-pay votes. The Closer Look report takes a deep dive into a sample of companies that failed their say-on-pay votes and the changes they implemented the subsequent year.
Read MorePublic company directors are encumbered by a multitude of duties and responsibilities mandated by federal securities laws and the regulations of securities exchanges. A new director is expected to navigate ancillary restrictions, heighted scrutiny, and various challenges that can be onerous.
Read MoreThe October Xchange session covered human capital management and executive compensation issues, to include PSU, ESG, equity grants, and more.
Read MoreGibson Dunn offers a summary of upcoming director education opportunities for board directors of public and private companies.
Read MoreUncertainty and transformation in the boardroom as directors are focused on Diversity, Shareholder Activism and AI.
Read MoreFW Cook’s 2024 Director Compensation Report studies non-employee director compensation at 300 companies of various sizes and industries to analyze market practices in pay levels and program structure. At median, total director compensation saw more muted increases in 2024 as compared to 2023.
Read MoreCyber insurance premiums skyrocketed between 2020 and 2022, as did D&O insurance. Businesses may have felt it necessary to reduce coverage. Now, rates have declined, so it may be a good time to “top off” your cyber and D&O limits.
Read MoreReality is setting in for artificial intelligence after many months of hype. Critical questions are arising for companies developing AI tools.
Read MoreSVDX recently held an Xchange session on recent compensation trends with Kartik Balaram of Meridian Compensation Partners.
Read MoreRSM’s recent report on the economy forecasts 1.8% growth in the second half of the year with a 20% probability of a recession over the next 12 months and a slower pace of hiring.
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