On Nov. 12, 2020, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) released its executive summary of its 2021 benchmark policy updates. The ISS 2021 global policy updates will be effective for meetings that occur on or after Feb. 1,...more
On September 23, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a 3-2 vote, amended certain procedural requirements of Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, which governs the process for shareholder proposals to be included...more
On November 5, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in a 3-2 vote proposed amendments to its proxy rules related to (1) the regulation of proxy advisers and (2) shareholder proposals....more
As part of BakerHostetler’s commitment to serve as a strategic business partner, we are pleased to publish this first edition of our Securities & Governance Bulletin. This resource is designed to keep executives, corporate...more
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