Most director resignations are routine affairs, but that was not the case with a recent and very public director resignation. This resignation and others like it may serve as a cautionary tale for any board. In this week’s...more
With evolving regulations and emerging risks—including tariffs, DEI-related controversies, and cybersecurity concerns—some public companies are refining their approach to assessing and updating risk factor disclosures. Beyond...more
Corporate crises happen—and that means we have to plan for them. While it isn’t practical to prepare for every possible corporate crisis, there are steps that boards and management teams can take to be better prepared. In...more
In 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules that made it easier for shareholders, including activists who may not have the company’s long-term interests in mind, to put dissident directors on a...more
Director-level conflicts of interest continue to be an issue that corporations must monitor and address. The negative implications associated with these types of conflicts, whether actual or perceived, in the context of board...more
Board and committee meeting minutes are an important part of a company’s internal record-keeping process. They function as the official record of discussions, decisions, and actions taken during those meetings. They are also...more