NACD urges expanding comp committee oversight into talent development
Executive compensation may well be the most critical and challenging responsibility for boards, especially with mounting pressure...
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Cyber-security risk has increased in last 2 years, say directors and GCs
Information technology and cyber-security continue to be the leading concern for both directors and general counsel, according to...
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Being diligent about preventing supply chain fraud
Today is the deadline for companies to submit their second annual report on the presence of conflict minerals in their supply...
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The limits of shareholder representation?
With the heaviest part of the 2015 proxy season starting to wind down, it’s worth taking a look at a couple of recent events that...
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Learning from private companies
In my May 6 e-newsletter, I provided a bit of context for the new category we’ve created for this year’s Corporate Governance...
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The case for board oversight of corporate political spending
There is growing recognition by companies that disclosure and accountability are part of risk management – and given the potential...
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Deepening commitment to fighting corruption
From due diligence processes to willingness to exit difficult markets, corporate compliance and ethics programs appear to be...
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Best practice tips for building a value-added corporate governance program
Effective in-house counsel strive to ‘see around corners’, to anticipate and manage important topics before they develop into...
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How can directors address reputational risks?
The reputational fallout from the hacking of Sony Pictures has played out like a mini-series of misery, with no clear end in sight...
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The attuned ears of activist investors
Move over, Janet Yellen. It's no longer just the oracular policy pronouncements by the Fed chief that anxious investors are...
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