What Amylin Means for Directors, Proxy Fights
October 27, 2009 by Ryan D. Thomas and Thomas K. Wedeles
Court provides guidance on the ‘poison put’ provision in debt agreements during a proxy fight.
October 27, 2009 by Ryan D. Thomas and Thomas K. Wedeles
Court provides guidance on the ‘poison put’ provision in debt agreements during a proxy fight.
Five Corporate Tax Issues Every Board Member Should Understand
October 21, 2009 by Kate Barton
Corporate tax issues may not be the first thing on board members’ minds. But they should occupy a prominent position on any board’s agenda, especially in today’s economy.
October 21, 2009 by Kate Barton
Corporate tax issues may not be the first thing on board members’ minds. But they should occupy a prominent position on any board’s agenda, especially in today’s economy.
NACD: ‘Directors Must Demonstrate Action’
October 20, 2009
National Association of Corporate Directors President and CEO Ken Daly called on directors to strengthen corporate governance.
October 20, 2009
National Association of Corporate Directors President and CEO Ken Daly called on directors to strengthen corporate governance.
Postings: Target Limits Directors to Annual Terms
October 15, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Yearly elections for directors are becoming more popular.
October 15, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Yearly elections for directors are becoming more popular.
From NACD: Why Be a Director?
October 15, 2009 by Kenneth Daly
A message from the National Association of Corporate Directors.
October 15, 2009 by Kenneth Daly
A message from the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Editor’s Letter: Forward Thinking
October 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A letter from Directorship's editor in chief.
October 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A letter from Directorship's editor in chief.
Verbatim: Raising the Stakes
October 15, 2009
An investor and director on the future of risk oversight and the new role of boards.
October 15, 2009
An investor and director on the future of risk oversight and the new role of boards.
THE D100 BOARDROOM LEADERS FOR 2009
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
Heidrick Taps Gwin to Lead Board Practice
October 2, 2009
Heidrick & Struggles has announced the appointment of Bonnie W. Gwin to head its North American Board Practice unit.
October 2, 2009
Heidrick & Struggles has announced the appointment of Bonnie W. Gwin to head its North American Board Practice unit.
Merck Report Emphasizes Good Governance
October 1, 2009
An annual report by Merck emphasizes the pharmaceutical company's dedication to improved governance.
October 1, 2009
An annual report by Merck emphasizes the pharmaceutical company's dedication to improved governance.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Implements Independent Directors Rule
September 30, 2009
A proposal requiring at least one independent director at all listed companies is currently floating at the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
September 30, 2009
A proposal requiring at least one independent director at all listed companies is currently floating at the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Directors Keeping Jobs in Spite of Shareholder Nonsupport
September 28, 2009
A record 93 directors received less than 50 percent shareholder support this year.
September 28, 2009
A record 93 directors received less than 50 percent shareholder support this year.
Delaware Chancery Gets New Vice Chancellor
September 23, 2009
Attorney Travis Laster has been made the vice chancellor on Delaware's Court of Chancery.
September 23, 2009
Attorney Travis Laster has been made the vice chancellor on Delaware's Court of Chancery.
Conference Board Issues Comp Reform Agenda
September 21, 2009
The Conference Board think tank has issued new recommendations for executive compensation.
September 21, 2009
The Conference Board think tank has issued new recommendations for executive compensation.
Getting Enterprise Risk Management Right
September 9, 2009 by Stuart R. Levine
Boards must mitigate risk by having a clear destination, getting input if needed, reading the dashboard data, and making judgments.
September 9, 2009 by Stuart R. Levine
Boards must mitigate risk by having a clear destination, getting input if needed, reading the dashboard data, and making judgments.
Fifteen Risk Factors for Poor Governance
September 8, 2009 by Walter Smiechewicz
A self-diagnostic to identify risk factors for poor governance and reporting
September 8, 2009 by Walter Smiechewicz
A self-diagnostic to identify risk factors for poor governance and reporting
The New Governance Paradigm
September 8, 2009 by Nathaniel Foote and Michael Beer
The Board’s New Role in Ensuring Healthy, High Performing Firms
September 8, 2009 by Nathaniel Foote and Michael Beer
The Board’s New Role in Ensuring Healthy, High Performing Firms