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Shareholder Proposals in the Wake of Staff Legal Bullet...

As we previously addressed here, on February 12, 2025, the Staff of the U.S. Sec...

Crypto Associations

Standing behind every crypto asset is a crypto association. Blockchains are typi...

2025 Say on Pay Reports

SAY ON PAY RESULTS SAY ON PAY OBSERVATIONS The current Russell 3000 average vote...

SEC Moves to Create Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurr...

Key Points Paul Atkins has been confirmed as SEC chair, succeeding Acting Chair ...

Purpose That Matters: What Foundation Ownership Teaches...

We respond to the recent contribution by Ofer Eldar and Mark Ørberg, Is It Reall...

Getting Ahead of The Looming C-Suite Succession Crisis

In today’s exceedingly volatile business landscape, one thing remains true: no c...

Navigating the Post-SB 21 World of Conflict Transactions

Delaware’s entire fairness doctrine – response to which in part drove the SB 21 ...

Is ESG a Sideshow? ESG Perceptions, Investment, and Fir...

As investor interest in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) skyrocketed ...

Governance of AI: A Critical Imperative for Today’s Boards

Defining the Opportunity: Key Themes from the Survey 31% say AI is not on the bo...

2025 U.S. Proxy Season: Midseason Review Finds Sharp Dr...

As May 22 is the peak of the U.S. proxy season, with 137 Russell 3000 companies ...

From Code to Compensation: The HighStakes Race for AI T...

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine how comp...

Stewardship in AQTION: How the World’s Largest Investor...

AQTION, leveraging its proprietary database powered by SquareWell Partners, publ...

Weekly Roundup: May 16-22, 2025

Delaware Supreme Court Decision Suggests Drafting Points for Indemnification Not...

Delaware Tells Companies: ‘Let’s Stay Together’

Key Points While there have been some vocal critics of Delaware corporations law...

Evolution of AI Washing Enforcement: DOJ Enters the Pic...

On April 9, the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission ...

The Role of Taxes in the Rise of ETFs

The growing popularity of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) among long-term investors...

Why Do ISS Recommendations “Against” Say on Pay Spike i...

Key Takeaways The rate of ISS recommendations “Against” say-on-pay proposals pea...

Texas Corporate Law Changes Challenge Delaware’s Dominance

What You Need To Know The Texas Legislature has adopted Senate Bill No. 29 (SB 2...

Climate Boards: Do Natural Disaster Experiences Make Di...

The role of individual experiences in corporate decision-making has long been a ...

Board Leadership in an Era of Upheaval

Recent tariff announcements by the United States—and ensuing trade tensions and ...

Remarks by Commissioner Crenshaw Before SEC Speaks

Good afternoon. As you know, SEC Speaks is an opportunity for the agency, and sp...

Compensation Arrangement Considerations in Light of 202...

As explained in this March 12 Cooley alert, the impact of the Trump administrati...

Remarks by Chair Atkins Before SEC Speaks

Thank you, Cicely, for your kind introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, I am very h...

Chancery Court Dismisses Claims Relating to Sale of Com...

In the latest instance of a private equity seller vindicating contractual rights...

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