Shareholder Proposals

Exxon Suit Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Proposals, Despite Dismissal

Boards of directors should be wary of following Exxon’s lead in suing shareholders they disagree with ExxonMobil's lawsuit against two…

9 months ago

This Year’s AI Proposals Are Just ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

AI presents a host of strategic, ethical and regulatory challenges that directors need to stay ahead of. The burgeoning number…

10 months ago

Paramount Faces Golden Parachute Clash as CEO Steps Down

Departing Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish's exit package is estimated to top $50 million, highlighting a stockholder proposal up for…

10 months ago

Climate Resolutions See Sustained Support, Despite ESG Backlash

This year investors are emphasizing climate risk as part of their push to get companies to address global warming, while…

2 years ago

Political Proposals Pile Onto Proxies

A number of boards are facing votes related to their companies' political activities this year as the temperature surrounding companies…

2 years ago

Labor Issues Poised to Trigger More Oversight Lawsuits

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

2 years ago

Shareholders Ratchet Up Pressure on Labor-Related Proposals

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

2 years ago

Companies Under Fire Over Plastic Use

Plastic use and the risks associated with it are garnering more heat from stakeholder groups, including shareholders, the federal government,…

3 years ago