September 1,2008 by Patrick McGurn Shareholder-director communication is the governance world’s hottest topic. Self-anointed Blue Ribbon wearers, proxy season pundits, and even Presidential candidates all urge directors to open dialogues with investors. As directors reach out, however,
their talks often resemble the famous Bud Abbott and Lou Costello comedy routine “Who’s on First?” Full Story
October 1,2007 by Patrick McGurn It is not easy to prognosticate on the 2008 Proxy Season and the future direction of corporate governance. For a little help, I recently turned to a renowned, 60-something-year-old pundit—the Magic 8 Ball. Full Story
June 1,2007 by Patrick McGurn Many directors must feel like they've been on both sides of the famous debate over James Bond's favorite martini recipe—first they were stirred by regulators and legislators and then they were shaken by shareholder activists and hedge-fund managers. Full Story
