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Fenwick & West LLP

CEO Ousters Hit Record Numbers

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According to research firm Exechange, 74 chief executive officers have been fired or forced out this year, which is the highest number since 2017....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board Podcast | CEO Succession Planning on a Clear Day

Succession planning for senior management should be an annual process, managed by the board. Our panel discusses best practices, including how to develop multiple and next-level candidates, how to keep internal candidates...more

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Revised QCA Corporate Governance Code

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The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) has published a revised corporate governance code (Code). The Code is still based around 10 Principles but has been updated to keep pace with evolving investor expectations, particularly...more

McDermott Will & Emery

New Priorities for Exempt Organization Compensation Committees in 2020

The new priorities for tax-exempt organization compensation committees in 2020 primarily fall into four key areas: remaining market competitive for key leaders, succession planning, evolution of the compensation committee to...more

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Is succession planning on your board’s agenda?

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The UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 focusses on the importance of diversity and succession planning. In this article we look at the current requirements, compliance and examine some of the issues companies should consider...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

A Guidebook to Boardroom Governance Issues - Fall 2019

In recent years, we have seen boards and management increasingly grapple with a recurring set of governance issues in the boardroom. This publication is intended to distill the most prevalent issues in one place and provide...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The NFL Draft and Your Board: Structuring a Winning Team

The NFL draft is upon us and I have heard commentators talk a lot about what makes a winning team. Having a winning team, of course, requires putting the right players on the field. In the draft and otherwise, NFL teams look...more

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Corporate Law & Governance Update - March 2019

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NEW AG ACTION FOCUSES ON CHARITABLE PURPOSES - New legal action by the Pennsylvania Attorney General against a prominent nonprofit health system is grounded in allegations of violation of charitable purposes. The...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

In-House Counsel Seminar Insights: How General Counsels can Successfully Collaborate with Outside Attorneys

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Three senior in-house attorneys discussed best practices for collaborating with outside counsel during a panel discussion at Ward and Smith’s 2018 In-House Counsel Seminar, with a focus on leveraging technology, controlling...more

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2018 UK Corporate Governance Code published

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A new 2018 version of The UK Corporate Governance Code has been published by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) following a period of consultation. The new Code is broadly similar to the current 2016 Code, but is in a...more

Hogan Lovells

[Webinar] Outlook 2018: How companies are addressing hot-button shareholder issues and winning approval - January 18th, 1:00pm ET

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In conjunction with the Equilar report, Corporate Governance Outlook 2018, featuring commentary by Hogan Lovells and Donnelley Financial Solutions, this webinar will explore upcoming trends for the 2018 proxy season and...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

The Rise of Principles-Based Corporate Governance

In late July, executives at thirteen major companies and investor institutions published and widely advertised their “Commonsense Principles of Corporate Governance” for public companies, boards of directors and shareholders....more

McDermott Will & Emery

New Governance Best Practices Released

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On July 21, a diverse consortium of leading corporate executives and business leaders released the compilation, "Commonsense Principles of Corporate Governance."...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Board Refreshment: Investors Respond to Trends in Mandatory Retirement Age and Tenure with More Stringent Voting Policies

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As many institutional investors have concluded, prevailing governance policies and practices have not produced desired board refreshment, which these investors would support in order to strengthen expertise, promote diversity...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Top 10 Topics for Directors in 2016: Board Composition and Succession Planning

Board Composition and Succession Planning - Boards have to look at their composition and make an honest assessment of whether they collectively have the necessary experience and expertise to oversee the new opportunities...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2013: Strong governance enhances a family business’s value

Too often, family members view their business as a source of wealth without making sure that the company is managed by those best suited for the job. Good governance — carefully documented in writing — can help ensure a...more

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