2024 could mark a pivotal moment for executive compensation practices. Both ISS and Glass Lewis—powerful proxy advisors and long-time believers that companies should deliver at least 50% of executive long-term incentives (LTI) in performance-based vehicles—are now seeking feedback on this standard.
Read MorePwC’s 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights survey of 4,042 business and tech executives from across 77 countries revealed significant gaps companies must bridge before achieving cyber resilience.
Read MoreIn the US, the election of Donald Trump for a second term has significant implications for antitrust enforcement at the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Read MoreMeridian’s 2024 Corporate Governance and Incentive Design Survey offers insights into key board governance practices, compensation-related proxy disclosures, and annual and long-term incentive design practices of 200 large cap U.S. corporations (with median revenue of $25 billion and median market cap of $41 billion).
Read MoreRapid rulemaking and aggressive enforcement by the SEC, combined with legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments, have created new requirements and expectations for U.S. public companies.
Read MoreTokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is revolutionizing the way we perceive and manage assets.
Read MoreDLA Piper’s recent Insight discusses possible significant changes to US tariff policy with President-elect Trump’s incoming administration.
Read MoreAs we approach 2025, the financial services landscape stands at a critical juncture. Understanding the key priorities for the year ahead will be essential for organizations looking to adapt and thrive in this evolving environment.
Read MoreThe technology industry stands at a pivotal moment as it anticipates potential shifts in federal policy.
Read MoreAs 2025 draws near, the technology landscape is primed for continued change and reinvention. Understanding external forces that impact the tech industry will be essential for organizations looking to thrive in this evolving digital environment.
Read MoreWith higher tariffs likely under the incoming Trump administration, businesses are already making decisions in a way that will affect economic growth and reshape the global economy.
Read MoreFair access banking laws, at the epicenter of the debates between ESG and “anti-woke” regulation and federal/state preemption, may see a resurgence under the incoming administration. Latham & Watkin’s recent client alert explores the landscape of “fair access” banking laws.
Read MoreBaker Botts partners talk about recent developments in the global data center market, and how the technology sector can balance energy needs with sustainability demands.
Read MoreGlobal law firm A&O Shearman released its first annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey as a merged firm. The Survey highlights key trends and regulatory developments in corporate governance and executive compensation matters.
Read MoreMaggie Wilderotter joined Boardspan founder and CEO Abby Adlerman for a conversation on how the best boards are built.
Read MoreIn the past, technology strategies and internal personnel were focused on basic maintenance and operations (i.e., keeping the lights on). However, times and technology have changed and effective technology utilization is now one of the cornerstones of successful business operations.
Read MoreThe US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has recently vacated the order by the Securities and Exchange Commission that approved Nasdaq’s rules designed to disclose and improve board diversity.
Read MoreOn December 2, 2024, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued its latest decision in the ongoing saga of Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion compensation package, denying a motion to “‘vacate the relief’ ordered by the” Court, which Tesla asserted should result in a judgment being entered for Defendants on all counts—and allowance of the compensation package.
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