New Market Paradigm and Pandemic Impact Requires New Solutions for U.S. Public Companies -
After years of tremendous economic growth, COVID-19 has unleashed unprecedented market volatility and extreme value dislocations for...more
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Global Advisors are the world’s three largest asset managers, collectively representing over $16 trillion in AUM, including 81% of all ETF assets. These “Big Three” investors collectively...more
On January 14th, BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink issued his annual letter to portfolio company CEOs, this year titled “A Fundamental Reshaping of Finance.” The letter focuses on the potential effect that climate change will have...more
The dramatic shifts in the investment landscape—from individual to institutional shareholders and from actively managed funds to indices—have put pressure on boards to strengthen governance and oversight practices. On July...more
Over the last year, there has been a steady drumbeat of allegations of workplace sexual against dozens of prominent figures from media, politics, and business. A wide range of companies have seen top executives resign in the...more
19 Law Firm Consensus Report as of 10:00 am EST, Monday, January 22, 2018 -
On Friday, January 19, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that “should there be a federal government shutdown after...more
On November 22, 2017, Glass Lewis issued its updated proxy voting guidelines for the upcoming 2018 proxy season. Notable updates applicable to U.S. companies include new or revised policies relating to:
..gender diversity...more
On November 16, 2017, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) issued its updated proxy voting guidelines for the upcoming 2018 proxy season. Notable updates applicable to U.S. companies include new or revised policies:...more
Hostile public company investors routinely garner headline coverage in media outlets like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal by engaging in aggressive tactics with public companies – a strategy typically referred...more