SEC Rule May Generate Public Perception Concerns Around Stakeholder Proposals
Sometimes great ideas take a while to catch on. The legendary sitcom Seinfeld took five seasons just to crack the top 20 shows in the Neilson ratings....
Vanguard Says No on Pay at Alphabet, Uber
“Over the past year, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and a historic social justice movement have brought environmental, social, and governance r...
Corporate Boards Get Wake-Up Call on Climate Change
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) just issued a report stating that only 13% of public company directors place climate change amo...
COVID-19 Drives 600% Increase in Disease-Related Risk Factors
Want a reminder of how much the world has changed in 2020? Well, we’re giving you one anyway.
At this point last year, fewer than 200 public comp...
Issuers Go DIY on Environmental Regulation
In a movie from a more innocent age, Tom Cruise, playing sports agent Jerry Maguire, pleads with a self-absorbed client: “Help me help you.”
In...
Climate Change Issues Prompting New Disclosures in Public Filings
Major investors and corporate America may be at odds over a range of governance issues today, but they do seem united on one important topic: climate ...