Executive Compensation, SEC, Say-on-Pay

Preparation for 2012 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2013 Annual Shareholder Meetings

by Megan Gates, Pamela Greene | Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 2/25/2013

As our clients and friends know, each year Mintz Levin provides an analysis of the regulatory developments that impact public companies as they prepare for their fiscal year-end filings with the Securities and Exchange...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Planning for the 2013 Annual Meeting and Reporting Season

by Andrew Brady, Brian V. Breheny, Marc S. Gerber, Richard J. Grossman, Neil M. Leff, Regina Olshan, Michael Rogan, Erica Schohn, Joseph M. Yaffe | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/19/2013

As companies prepare for the 2013 annual meeting and reporting season, we have compiled an overview of the corporate governance and disclosure matters that companies should consider as they draft this season’s disclosure...more

Lessons Learned in 2012

by Franc E. Del Fosse III | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 1/10/2013

As one calendar year ends and the next begins, it is natural to look back to take an inventory of lessons learned and to look forward in an attempt to implement such lessons. The year 2012 certainly had its fair share of...more

What’s New in Executive Compensation for the Upcoming Proxy Season: Compensation Committee and Adviser Independence, ISS...

by Danielle Benderly, Elizabeth Breakstone, J. Sue Morgan | Perkins Coie on 11/28/2012

Public companies preparing for the upcoming 2013 proxy season will need to keep in mind a number of new developments related to executive compensation, including: - New Securities and Exchange Commission rules that...more

The Dodd Frank Act: A Guide to the Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, and Disclosure Provisions

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/17/2011

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”)1 became law on July 21, 2010. The primary purpose of the Act is to identify and manage threats to the stability of the nation’s financial system, such...more

Say-On-Pay Voting Results through March 6, 2011

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/8/2011

Our latest update on Say-on-Pay and frequency voting results, which includes summary results and detailed company-by-company results, can be found here. The results are sorted by the company's SEC filer status and by the date...more

Say-On-Pay Voting Results through February 28, 2011

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/2/2011

Our latest update on Say-on-Pay and frequency voting results, which includes summary results and detailed company-by-company results, can be found here (see full alert below for link). The results are sorted by the company's...more

SEC Adopts “Say on Pay” Rules for Public Companies

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 1/28/2011

On January 25, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted by a 3-2 vote final rules on say on pay, say on frequency and say on golden parachutes advisory votes, which give shareholders of public companies a voice on...more

LegalMinds Interview: “Say on Pay” and Other Issues for the Upcoming Proxy Season

by Bruce Colwin on 12/28/2010

Each proxy season seems to be getting more and more complicated in terms of the new requirements as to what both the SEC and shareholders expect and this year will be no exception. According to David Lynn, Co-chair of...more

Corporate and Securities Alert: “Say on Pay” Rules Proposed

by Fenwick & West LLP on 11/2/2010

The SEC has released a rule proposal (“Proposal”) designed to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act relating to shareholder approval of executive compensation and golden parachute compensation arrangements. We believe...more

SEC Proposes Rules on “Say on Pay” for Public Companies and Rules on Proxy Vote Reporting for Institutional Investment Managers

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 10/29/2010

On October 18, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rules on say on pay, say on frequency and say on golden parachutes votes to implement the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that give shareholders of public...more

Dodd-Frank Act Means No Summer Vacation for Compensation Committees

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 8/3/2010

While the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) is largely directed at reforms within the financial services industry, Congress did not miss its opportunity to adopt regulations on...more

Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act - Key Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation Provisions

by Foley Hoag LLP on 7/29/2010

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act), arguably the most far-reaching package of financial regulatory reforms since the New Deal....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Dodd-Frank Act Client Alert

by Tara Dunn on 7/27/2010

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the...more

The Dodd-Frank Act: Non-Binding “Say-on-Pay” at Public Companies

by Foley Hoag LLP on 7/26/2010

Among the many elements of the massive Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act are provisions applicable to public companies requiring defined “say-on-pay” votes. These are shareholder votes on *executive...more

Senate Passes Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/19/2010

On Thursday, July 15, 2010, the Senate passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by a vote of 60-39. The bill passed in the House of Representatives on June 30, 2010. The legislation is expected to...more

Say on Pay: It’s Coming, Are You Ready?

by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 2/1/2010

Introduction Executive compensation and increased communication and transparency for shareholders are among the hot-button issues in economic reform. One need only look to the discussions at the recent G20 London Summit or...more

"Say on Pay" for TARP Recipients

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 1/20/2010

On January 12, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) formally adopted amendments to the federal proxy rules to implement certain provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”)....more

House Passes Legislation on Say on Pay and Compensation Committees

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 8/6/2009

On July 31, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the “Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009,” which would require advisory votes on executive compensation for public companies subject to...more

Administration Proposals on Compensation Committees and Say on Pay Would Affect All Public Companies

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/23/2009

On July 16, 2009, as a part an effort to move the Obama Administration’s regulatory reform agenda forward, the Treasury Department delivered draft legislation to Congress that would require enhanced compensation committee...more

"Say on Pay" Shareholder Proposals Gain Momentum In 2007

by Pryor Cashman LLP on 7/10/2007

Pryor Cashman partner Edward C. Normandin and associate Melissa M. Tomkiel have authored an article entitled "Say on Pay" Shareholder Proposals Gain Momentum In 2007. The article addresses executive compensation and the issue...more

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