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    SEC Amendments To Rule 10b5-1 And Related Disclosure Requirements

    The Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved amendments to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act").
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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    SEC Grants No-Action Relief To Whole Foods To Exclude Proxy Access Shareholder Proposal

    On December 1, 2014, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission granted no-action relief to Whole Foods Market regarding its request to omit a shareholder proposal from its proxy materials pursuant to Rule 14a-8(i)(9) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray LLP
  • Article

    SEC Releases New C&DIs On Rule 10b5-1 Amendments

    In connection to its adoption of amendments to Rule 10b5-1 in December 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released three new compliance and disclosure interpretations (C&DIs)...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    The Best Defense Is A Good Defense: Robust Anticorruption Policy Scuttles Derivative Suit Against Dow Officers And Directors

    On Jan. 11, 2010, the Delaware Chancery Court dismissed a shareholder derivative suit against Dow Chemical's current directors and officers styled In re the Dow Chemical Co. Derivative Litig., Consolidated Civil Action No. 4349-CC (see full opinion).
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    McGuireWoods LLP
    McGuireWoods LLP
  • Article

    The Business Judgment Rule: How Corporate Directors Can Sleep Better At Night

    The North Carolina Business Corporation Act (the "Act") imposes certain requirements on corporate directors to ensure that they act in the best interest of the corporation when making decisions.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ward and Smith, P.A
    Ward and Smith, P.A
  • Article

    Nasdaq Announces Diversity Requirements

    On December 1, 2020, Nasdaq introduced new listing rules aimed at increasing diversity among directors at companies listed on its exchange.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C.
    Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C.
  • Article

    Wannabe Derivative Plaintiffs Of Delaware Corporations Cannot Skirt Delaware Law By Filing Suit In California

    In a derivative case brought on behalf of a Delaware corporation, the derivative plaintiff is not entitled to discovery at the pleading stage concerning whether a demand was wrongfully refused or would have been futile.
    United StatesFinance and Banking
    Orrick
    Orrick
  • Article

    OIG Releases New Expectations For Health Care Boards Of Directors

    While recognizing there is no "one size fits all" approach, the guidance includes some practical tips to assist a Board with its efforts to oversee the compliance program.
    United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    Using Your Best Judgment: Does The Business-Judgment Rule Protect Me From A Shareholder Oppression Claim?

    Those in charge of running a business have countless decisions to make every day. Those decisions are generally protected under Michigan law by the so-called "business-judgment rule."
    United StatesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Rhoades McKee PC
    Rhoades McKee PC
  • Article

    Top 10 Practice Tips: Lock-up Agreements

    In connection with securities offerings, the underwriters or placement agents generally negotiate a lock-up agreement with the issuer, as well as with the issuer's directors, officers ...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    A Guide For Boards Evaluating Conflicted Transactions Under The Amended Delaware Law

    In perhaps one of the most significant revisions to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), on March 25, 2025, the governor signed into law amendments overhauling much of the state's law relating...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Amendment To Delaware Law Permits Exculpation Of Officers In Corporate Charters

    Delaware has long permitted corporations to limit or eliminate monetary liability of directors from breach of fiduciary duty of care lawsuits. However, the same protections have not been afforded to...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
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    Benefits Of The 2016 Arizona Business Entities Competitive Omnibus Act

    Shareholders and directors are legally authorized to conduct meetings and other business electronically (including online by text, or "chat"). Proxies and shareholder agreements may now last as long as the parties agree.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lewis Roca
    Lewis Roca
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    Bills Promoting Board Diversity Advance In Congress

    Earlier this month, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed, with overwhelming bi-partisan support, three bills to promote gender, racial and ethnic diversity on corporate boards.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Board Engagement In The Age Of Next Gen Manufacturing

    Manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Article

    Corporate Governance In Pre-IPO Companies

    In a recent paper, "Scaling Up: the Implementation of Corporate Governance in Pre-IPO Companies," authors David F. Larcker and Brian Tayan review governance practices and how these evolve in the lead-up to an IPO.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Craven Community College Honors David Ward

    On June 10, the CCC Board of Trustees unanimously voted to rename the Student Center the David L. Ward, Jr. Hall in recognition of its longest-serving advisor.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ward and Smith, P.A
    Ward and Smith, P.A
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    Delaware Court Of Chancery Invalidates Board's Application Of A Voting Limitation Pursuant To Company Charter

    In the decision of Deann M. Totta, et al. v. CCSB Financial Corp., C.A. No. 2021-0173-KSJM (Del. Ch. May 31, 2022), the Court of Chancery held that the board of directors of Defendant, CCSB Financial Corp. ("CCSB").
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Pierson Ferdinand LLP
    Pierson Ferdinand LLP
  • Article

    Delaware Decision Breathes New Life Into Bad Faith Claims Against Directors: Practical Advice After Marchand V. Barnhill Allows Bad Faith Claim Based On Failure To Monitor Central Compliance Risks

    In the recent case of Marchand v. Barnhill, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the dismissal of a claim that the directors of Blue Bell Creameries USA, Inc.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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    Lessons Learned: Buying your First Business

    Buying an existing business is exciting, but also stressful, especially when it is your first business. Each business is unique, and specific considerations for purchasing a specific business may
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C
    Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C
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