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In response to the threat of COVID-19 in the United States, governors across the nation issued orders closing businesses.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the sustainable economy are concepts that often overlap and frequently intertwine. Whether viewed separately or together, they have significantly...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the sustainable economy are concepts that often overlap and frequently intertwine. Whether viewed separately or together...

Morrison & Foerster is pleased to share with our clients and friends the 2015 Proxy Season Field Guide.

The 2016 proxy season occurs in an environment of heightened shareholder activism and an ever-increasing focus on compensation and corporate governance disclosures.

During this ever-lengthening government shutdown, it's easy to forget that 2018 was a big year for changes to the SEC's disclosure regime, which companies will need to keep in mind as they prepare their 2019 10-Ks and proxy statements.

Cleary Gottlieb partner Francesca Odell and counsel Helena Grannis presented, "2020 Post-Proxy Season Review and Governance Trends," as part of the Conference Board's Governance Watch Webcast Series.

The 2022 proxy season is just around the corner.

Michael Peregrine wrote this bylined article analyzing what he called the "significant emerging governance trend" in which corporate boards proactively exercise "more vigorous and direct oversight...

Mark G. McCreary was featured in the Crain's New York Business article, "Age of Transparency." Full text can be found in the December 18, 2015, issue, but a synopsis is below.

Suz Mac Cormac provides an overview of ESG and why in-house counsel should be concerned about the key components essential for every company.

In this latest edition of our podcast, we delve into the essential considerations for company secretaries and their teams as they prepare for their next annual report and AGM.

In recent years, companies in a variety of industries have reported an increase in the number of potential directors who are declining invitations to join their corporate boards.

As global companies assess the implications of Iran sanctions relief announced on January 16, 2016, they should remain mindful that their Iran-related activities will actually increase the complexity of their compliance obligations in several areas, including socalled ‘‘Section 219'' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements under the Iran Threat Reduction Act.

Reinhart Attorney Keith Johnson co-authored with Jill E. Fisch from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Cynthia A. Williams from Osgoode Hall Law School

After numerous consultation papers, and despite being included in the King's Speech in July 2024, the government has confirmed in a letter to the chair of the Business and Trade Committee...

The Court of Chancery's recent decision of In re: New Media Books and Records Action, C.A. No. 9984-VCN (Del. Ch. Dec. 23, 2015) demonstrates the Court's reluctance to grant books and records inspection...