Regulatory & compliance archive
The week in GRC: Court axes Nasdaq’s board-diversity rules and Elizabeth Warren introduces ‘accountable capitalism’ bill
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that activist investor Barington Capital has built a position in Macy’s and is...
Corporate Governance Awards: On the red carpet with Gibson Dunn
The week in GRC: Judge denies Musk bid to reinstate 2018 pay package and Trump wants ex-commissioner Atkins to chair SEC
– CNBC reported that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned amid increasingly ‘different views’ between the executive and the...
The week in GRC: Walmart ending some diversity programs and Disney agrees to settle pay equity lawsuit
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that Macy’s delayed its quarterly results after the company found that an employee...
The week in GRC: SEC’s Gensler to step down on January 20 and CVS reaches deal with activist for four board seats
– CNBC reported that CVS Health reached a deal with investor Glenview Capital for four board seats. Glenview CEO Larry Robbins...
The week in GRC: California climate law survives legal challenge and Southwest Airlines names board chair
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that a California judge is allowing the state’s carbon emissions disclosure...
Harris vs Trump: What should companies expect from the next US administration?
‘I think we can safely say the situation is as clear as mud,’ says Charley Grant, editorial and media access director at...
‘I’m really excited about more global harmonization of disclosures and standards’: What to look out for at the Corporate Reporting Forum
As global corporate reporting requirements continue to expand, companies are under growing pressure to deliver disclosures that...
Lessons for general counsel from SCOTUS’ landmark enforcement ruling
On June 27, 2024 the US Supreme Court held in SEC vs Jarkesy that the SEC must bring an action in federal court whenever it seeks...