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The SEC Adopts Clawback Rules: 5 Things to Know
Yesterday, the SEC adopted the clawback rules that have had quite a long journey, as noted in our blog a few days ago.
Next Week's Webcast: “Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas to Focus on This Season”
We have partnered with DFin to bring you a complimentary webcast—"Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas To Focus on This Season"—to be held next week, on Thursday, November 3rd, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.
Tomorrow's Webcast: "Integrating New DOJ Guidance into Compliance Operations"
Tune in tomorrow for a complimentary webcast - "Integrating New DOJ Guidance into Compliance Operations" - featuring Gina LaMonica, Jamie Schafer, Danielle Benderly, Ap
The SEC Will Consider Adopting Clawback Rules on Wednesday
The SEC has calendared an open Commission meeting for Wednesday - October 26th - during which it's likely that the SEC will adopt final clawback rules.
In-House Corner: Shareholder Proposals – Part 4
Board & Committee Meeting Minutes Best Practices: During the Meeting
Continuing my three-part series of blogs about board and committee meeting minutes practices (see Part 1 about what to do before the meeting), here are some practices to consider in your minute-taking routine during the board or committee meeting:
Upcoming Webcast: “Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas to Focus on This Season”
We have partnered with DFin to bring you a complimentary webcast—"Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas To Focus on This Season"—to be held on Thursday, November 3rd, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.
Board Duties: “No Speeding!”
Here's a tip from the sixth edition of our popular publication The Public Company Handbook, which is an easy-to-read guide that provides practical insights regarding legal and other board management issues facing public—or soon-to-be-public—companies.
In-House Corner: Setting the Corporate Secretary’s Budget
This feature of our blog is where our in-house readers share tips, anecdotes and thoughts about things that come up in their daily practice.
Will Private Ordering Become the Norm? And How?
Recently, I blogged about a Supreme Court case - West Virginia v. EPA - that may have implications for the SEC's rulemaking authority going forward.
Upcoming Webcast: “Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas to Focus on This Season”
We have partnered with DFin to bring you a complimentary webcast—"Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas To Focus on This Season"—to be held on Thursday, November 3rd, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.
Board & Committee Meeting Minutes Best Practices: Before the Meeting
This is the first of a series of three blogs about board minutes. Keeping accurate, concise minutes of the meetings of your board and board committees is one of the more important responsibilities of a corporate secretary.
SEC Enforcement Action Brings Rule 10b5-1 Plans Into Spotlight
Last December, the SEC proposed rules that would alter how some Rule 10b5-1 plans work, including requiring a 120-day cooling-off period for officers and directors, and a ban on overlapping plans.
Upcoming Webcast: “Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas to Focus on This Season”
We have partnered with DFin to bring you a complimentary webcast—"Top 15 Proxy Disclosure Areas To Focus on This Season"—to be held on Thursday, November 3rd, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.
What Makes a Good Director? “Noses In, Fingers Out”
Here's a tip from the sixth edition of our popular publication The Public Company Handbook, which is an easy-to-read guide that provides practical insights regarding legal and other board management issues facing public—or soon-to-be-public—companies.