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Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] The Consolidation Wave – A Continuing Trend with Energy Companies - September 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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In the energy space, smaller companies are finding it harder to compete on their own and larger companies need more scale to improve operational efficiencies and boost shareholder value leading to many business...more

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Terminating a CEO for Cause

Terminating a CEO “for cause” requires that the board of directors (“Board”) of the employer focus on two questions – What is the applicable standard for cause? Do the facts and circumstances satisfy this applicable standard?...more

Hogan Lovells

New considerations for director compensation awards in light of Delaware Supreme Court's recent decision in In re Investors...

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The subject of director compensation awards has been moving up the corporate governance agenda of many public companies since December 2017. ...more

Blank Rome LLP

SEC/SRO Update: New Governance Focus—Director Compensation; The Time Is Now... Check Your Severance Agreements

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The corporate governance focus has traditionally been on executive compensation, rather than on director compensation. Compensation Discussion and Analysis and executive compensation tables in proxy statements, say-on-pay...more

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If Fee-Shifting Bylaws Are Ever Put On Trial, This Case Should Be Exhibit A

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Item 5.07(d) of Form 8-K requires issuers to disclose “the company’s decision in light of such vote as to how frequently the company will include a shareholder vote on the compensation of executives in its proxy materials...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

What’s New for the 2014 Proxy Season

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Unlike in past years, there are no new disclosure requirements which need to be reflected in this year’s proxy statement; however, with ongoing shareholder activism and the desire of companies to communicate effectively with...more

Snell & Wilmer

Delaware Law Update — Delaware Court Applies Heightened Scrutiny to Director Compensation

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In an era of intense investor scrutiny and SEC rulemaking regarding executive compensation, a recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery raises questions as to the protections afforded to directors when granting...more

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Corporate Communicator - Winter 2013

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In This Issue: - 2013 Annual Meeting Season - Dealing with ISS and Other Proxy Advisory Firms this Proxy Season - SEC Update - Other NYSE/NASDAQ Developments - Delaware Law Update — Delaware Court Applies...more

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