Does size matter?
Appointing external legal counsel is a lot more complicated than it sounds. When recruiting outside advice, is it best to opt for...
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Boardroom archive
The provinces stay in charge
The issuance of uniform national corporate governance rules is a major step forward for the Canadian Securities Administrators...
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How long is too long?
When shareholders tote up a list of attributes they most appreciate in corporate directors, longevity isn’t near the top of the...
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Governance: Springboard or constraint
Looking at the myriad of new regulations and requirements, and the responsibilities that go with them, it is easy to understand...
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Different exchange, different rules
It seems barely a week goes by without another company announcing a restatement or delay in filing its financial statements...
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Is salary disgorgement legal?
When retired poultry kingpin Don Tyson recently agreed to pay $700,000 in fines for failing to properly disclose his compensation...
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Pay me- quickly
As is nearly always the case, people and companies will find ways to circumvent regulations to their own benefit. It should hardly...
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The naked truth
In a new attempt by the SEC to clamp down on excessive short selling, Regulation Sho has been implemented. It’s aimed at slowing...
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Comment: Statistical loophole closed
A recent session of the 5th Circuit Court in Texas found that aftermarket buyers are not fully protected under Section 11 of the...
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Advice: Responsibility and accountability
Q My board is getting involved in areas that clearly stray into business operations. It has involved itself in hiring decisions...
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