Corporate Governance Law

The Legal Case Against Shareholder Capitalism – Forbes

The law gives shareholders special consideration only during … and would be more catastrophic now,” says Nell Minow, a standard bearer of the corporate governance movement. “The idea of speaking of shareholders as owners is absolutely …

Global Banks Still Have Terrible Corporate Governance Ratings – The Business Insider

Many of these companies’ managers are still struggling to improve their governance … yet required by international law. Moody’s did say in its report that Citigroup has made “visible progress” in rebuilding its corporate governance and risk …

United Kingdom: FRC Publishes Report On Implementation Of UK Corporate Governance And Stewardship Codes – Mondaq

The FRC now has responsibility for two ‘comply or explain’ codes: the UK Corporate Governance Code for listed companies … Directors’ Misfeasance (Bircham Dyson Bell LLP) The law allows any person to be treated as a director even though that … Continue reading

Benefit Corporations Aim To Help Capitalism Save Itself – Huffington Post

The laws of corporate governance forced the board of directors to sell the company to the better-funded French, lest they be sued for failing to put shareholders’ financial interests first. That’s exactly the kind of dilemma that Daniel Squadron …

United States: Risk & Responsibility – Mondaq

“There has been a clear trend in corporate governance toward increased attention to the environmental … First U.S. state passes law creating a corporate form designed to benefit society and shareholders. 2010: ISO 26000 Standard Voluntary corporate …

How Corporate Law Inhibits Social Responsibility – Common Dreams

Every jurisdiction where corporations operate has its own law of corporate governance. But remarkably, the corporate design contained in hundreds of corporate laws throughout the world is nearly identical. That design creates a governing body to manage the …

National Organization of Women-NYC Names Alcoa VP Donna Dabney as 2012 Women of Power & Influence – TMCnet

Dabney was recognized for her accomplishments as a leader and role model for women in corporate law. In its 24th year … particularly those involving corporate governance and executive compensation. She has served as the focal point for …

Cardero updates on acquisition of Sheini Hills Iron Ore Project – SteelGuru

The Company has robust corporate governance and business integrity policies in place to ensure that it conducts its activities with best practices and within the confines of the law. Mr Michael Hunter president & CEO of Cardero Resource Corporation said … Continue reading

Challenging the Long-Held Belief in ‘Shareholder Value’ – New York Times

and as a matter of law, it’s not true. The blame lies with economists and business professors who have pushed the idea, with generous enabling from the corporate governance do-gooder movement, Ms. Stout contends. Stocks, as a result …

Greenhill hires Wachtell, Lipton lawyer – Reuters

Solotar joined the law firm 20 years ago, where he has focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities law. “Gavin will play a broad role … providing legal counsel to our management and board of directors and as … Continue reading