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Whose Role is It Anyway? Distinguishing Corporate Officers from Directors

Most legal entities like corporations have officers and directors who, together, run the business. Directors sit on the board of directors and collectively govern and oversee the entity. In contrast, officers generally...more

3/1/2024 / Board of Directors , Corporate Governance , Corporate Officers , Corporate Transparency Act , Directors , Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies , Publicly-Traded Companies , Regulation O , Shareholders

Global Climate Change Disclosure Initiatives and Board Corporate Governance Considerations

Executive Summary- Climate disclosure regulations are among the most significant and complex challenges faced by companies and boards, with a variety of requirements emanating from numerous governmental authorities and...more

1/9/2024 / Board of Directors , Climate Action Plan , Climate Change , Corporate Governance , Corporate Social Responsibility , Disclosure Requirements , Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) , Regulatory Requirements , Risk Management , Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Audit Committees: Are They Overworked?

On June 22, 2023, the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee hosted a panel discussion regarding audit committee workload and transparency. The panel was led by James Andrus, with presentations of new research by Lauren...more

6/26/2023 / Audit Committee , Board of Directors , Risk Allocation , Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , Securities Regulation , Shareholders

Across the Board - A Board Approach to Shareholder Engagement

Public company executives have long engaged with their shareholders, especially during proxy season, to share business strategy and address investor concerns. In recent years, public company directors have increasingly...more

2/2/2023 / Board of Directors , Corporate Governance , Directors , Duties & Responsibilities , Policies and Procedures , Publicly-Traded Companies , Shareholders , Stakeholder Engagement

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