Labor Issues Poised to Trigger More Oversight Lawsuits

2 years ago

Shareholder proposals aimed at labor-related issues have more than tripled over the last year, bringing with them additional risks for…

Though ‘Inconsistent,’ Cyber Breach Disclosures Pack in a Range of Details

2 years ago

T-Mobile announced in a Form 8-K last month that it had suffered a cybersecurity breach that could present "significant," yet…

Boards Resume Director Pay Hikes in ‘Return to Normal’

2 years ago

More than half of S&P 500 boards modified some element of directors' pay in 2022, whether through boosting equity grants,…

Shareholders Ratchet Up Pressure on Labor-Related Proposals

2 years ago

Labor-related shareholder proposals are on the rise with initiatives aimed at working conditions more than tripling last year. These resolutions…

More Companies Disclose COBRA Payments for Execs in Exit Deals

2 years ago

Companies are increasingly disclosing provisions in separation agreements that include continuing health care coverage for departing executives, according to data…

New Legal Protections for CEOs Pop Up on Proxies

2 years ago

Delaware companies have been given the green light to protect corporate officers from personal monetary liability in breach of fiduciary…

SEC’s Clawback Rule Could Change Compensation Structures

2 years ago

After years of anticipation from corporations, institutional investors and better-business advocates, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted its final clawback…

SEC Adopts Final Clawback Rule

2 years ago

The Securities & Exchange Commission on Wednesday adopted a new rule requiring companies to recoup "erroneously awarded" incentive-based compensation after…

SEC Clawback Rules May be Broader than Boards Remember

2 years ago

The Securities & Exchange Commission is on the verge of adopting proposed rules that would ultimately require companies to claw…

As Investors Zero In on Climate Targets, Companies Lag Behind

2 years ago

Investors are ramping up their scrutiny of medium-term emissions reduction targets and are planning to hold boards accountable if they…