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Category: SEC

Relaxed German Shepherd with Clawbacks

Executive Compensation: Clawback to the Future

Relaxed German Shepherd with Clawbacks

It may seem like only yesterday to politicians, lobbyists and bankers, but the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act – more commonly known as Dodd-Frank – was signed into law 11 years ago. The legislation that was suppos...

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Meeting with Colleague to discuss Rules

Will Disabilities Fall Under the SEC’s Vision of Diversity?

Meeting with Colleague to discuss Rules

Researchers at Michigan State University last year published some intriguing findings on office culture. Their question: How does including employees with disabilities impact workplace productivity? Their answer: Significantly, and for the...

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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Moves to Investigate Foreign Auditors

Antacid fizzles and dissolves in a glass of water

Earlier this month, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler fired a warning shot at China-connected companies. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, the head of the regulatory agency warned that by early 2024, it may need to prohibi...

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Nike Shoes jumping next to train: Woke Washing

Shareholder Proposal Asks Nike to Prove It’s a Role Model

Nike Shoes jumping next to train: Woke Washing

In 1993, Charles Barkley helped Nike build its edgy reputation with young audiences when he disavowed the idea that he had to set an example for kids. In a controversial commercial, the NBA superstar with a reputation for stirring up troubl...

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Gensler Looks to Tighten Rules for 10b5-1 Plans

Congress tightening using pipe wrench

While their companies were busy last year developing vaccines to help fight the coronavirus, executives at major pharmaceutical companies were busy cashing in on stock sales. Their trades involved more than 8.5 million shares of stock and p...

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