Corporate Governance Law

Corporate undead, vote losers stay in US boardrooms – Reuters India

Some corporate legal experts do not want more pressure on directors … The wrangling comes during a broader debate over corporate governance that has developed since the financial crisis, as large shareholders press for more say in how …

United States: In Pursuit Of Professionalism Among Business Lawyers – Mondaq

Indeed, many lawyers are probably unaware that they may, or should, do more than simply observe the Rules of Professional Conduct in the practice of law. In this regard, more than 25 years ago, the American Bar Association noted: Lawyers … Continue reading

Suffolk Bancorp Appoints Patricia M. Schaubeck General Counsel and Corporate Secretary – Yahoo Finance

As General Counsel at State Bancorp from 2007 to 2012, she drew on her expertise in corporate governance, corporate law, securities law compliance, M&A transactions, executive compensation, and bank regulatory compliance to help guide that …

Putting the News Corp. Internal Investigation in the GC’s Hands – Law.com

He also served as an assistant attorney general for legal policy at the DOJ from 2001 to 2003. Meanwhile, News Corp. updated its corporate governance policy this month. The policy includes a revised code of ethics for employees and officers … Continue reading

Accomplished Lawyer Returns to Fulbright’s Houston Office – Benzinga

He has extensive experience in litigation, corporate governance and crisis management … where he counseled its board of directors and senior management on legal, compliance, risk management and legislative topics. “I am pleased to return to Fulbright …

Accomplished Lawyer Returns to Fulbright’s Houston Office – StreetInsider.com

He has extensive experience in litigation, corporate governance and crisis management … where he counseled its board of directors and senior management on legal, compliance, risk management and legislative topics. “I am pleased to return to Fulbright …

Accomplished Lawyer Returns to Fulbright’s Houston Office – CNBC

He has extensive experience in litigation, corporate governance and crisis management … where he counseled its board of directors and senior management on legal, compliance, risk management and legislative topics. “I am pleased to return to Fulbright …

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Bank Muscat jointly win the Hawkamah Bank Corporate Governance Awards 2012 – Zawya.com

He is Deputy Chair of Fédération des Experts Comptables Européen’s (FEE’s) Corporate Governance and Company Law standing Working Party (Brussels). Dr. Grant Kirkpatrick, Deputy Head of the Corporate Affairs Division of the Organisation for Economic Co …

Leighton Group appoints new general counsel from Australian government – Lawyer Online

His professional legal career, his strong background in corporate governance and his experience in building and leading effective teams are attributes that appealed to Leighton,” said Leighton’s chief executive officer Hamish Tyrwhitt in a statement.

Investors want MFIs to deliver on social goals – Livemint.com

Investors across the globe have conveyed the message to MFIs in strong words and some even want legal agreements to ensure these firms meet their social objectives and implement fair corporate governance practices in letter and spirit. MFIs give small … Continue reading