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Transnational Corporate Law Litigation

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Posted by William J. Moon (University of Maryland), on Thursday, March 28, 2024 Editor's Note: William J. Moon is Professor of Law at the University of Maryland School of Law. This post is based on his recent article forthcoming in the Duke Law Journal. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Monetary Liability for Breach of the Duty of Care?

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A Global Baseline? How to Navigate Interoperability Across Sustainability Reporting Rules

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Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., on Thursday, March 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Jacob McKeeman and Kieran Woodsworth. Sustainability reporting rules developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) for the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are set to be adopted across jurisdictions in the next few years, establishing a global ba

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From Moelis to Miller: How to Settle with Activists

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Posted by Jim Woolery, Woolery & Co., on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Woolery is Founding Partner at Woolery & Co. This post is based on his Woolery & Co. memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) and The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian A.

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Artificial Intelligence: An engagement guide

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Posted by Severine Neervoort and Wendela Rang, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), on Thursday, March 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Severine Neervoort is Global Policy Director, and Wendela Rang is Policy Executive at International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN). This post is based on their ICGN memorandum. 1. Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) presents both extraordinary opportunities and complexities for today’s companies.

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CEO turnovers due to poor industry performances: An examination of the boards’ retention criteria

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Posted by Wilson H.S. Tong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Wilson H.S. Tong is Professor of Practice at the School of Accounting and Finance and Faculty of Business at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This post is based on an article forthcoming in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy by Lin Li, Peter Lam , Professor Tong, and Justin Law.

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2023 Activism Recap

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Posted by Camila Panama and Alexander Dussault, Mayer Brown LLP, on Monday, March 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Camila Panama is a Partner, and Alexander Dussault is an Associate at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Ms. Panama, Mr. Dussault, William Kucera , Martha McGarry , Andrew Noreuil , and Jodi Simala. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Statement by Commissioner Peirce on Final Rules Regarding Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures

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Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.