Corporate Governance Law

UPDATE 3-Wynn says Okada motion recycles old claims – Reuters

Okada escalated his legal battle against Wynn CEO Steve Wynn on Thursday … him access to key financial documents has thrown a harsh spotlight on corporate governance in the gambling industry at a time when casinos are mushrooming throughout …

Energy Development Corporation : EDC Gets Highest Award in Corporate Governance – 4-traders (press release)

Geothermal leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is the lone platinum awardee in corporate governance as adjudged by the Institute … (PSE), the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, and the Institute of Internal Auditors of the Philippines …

The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement: The 1% Strike Back Against Occupy Movement – DAILY KOS

Lori Wallach states: “It’s been branded as a trade agreement but it’s really enforceable global corporate governance. It requires any signatory country to confirm its laws, regulations and administrative procedures to 26 chapters of …

Seeing Red Flags Where None Exist – New York Times

Michael W. Peregrine, a partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, advises corporations, officers and directors on issues related to corporate governance, fiduciary duties and internal investigations. Recent news headlines making “red …

So you want to snag a corporate board seat – CNN

That’s partly because federal laws and regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley … So get your name out there. Look up ‘corporate governance’ or ‘corporate boards’ on Twitter and start following people you find that way. It takes an investment …

Corporate Cash in State Elections Gets U.S. High Court Scrutiny – Bloomberg

22 states had laws banning or restricting spending by corporations and unions, according to a report this month by the Corporate Reform Coalition, made up of 75 organizations and individuals from good-governance groups, environmental groups and …

Leighton appoints Mr Richard Willcock as company secretary and general counsel – SteelGuru

Mr Willcock started his career in private legal practice before moving to the corporate and then public sectors. He was named Corporate Governance Professional of the Year for 2007. Mr Tyrwhitt said that “Richard brings a broad range of skills … Continue reading

Embracing stronger corporate governance – Hedge Week.com

“There’s been a real focus on corporate governance in Asia in light of recent failings with respect to fiduciary obligations of the “operator” of Cayman fund structures. Issues such as conflicts of interest between the principals of the …

Televisa Gets Conditional Antitrust OK for 50% Stake in Iusacell – FOXBusiness

and corporate governance. In a press release, Televisa said it plans to analyze the conditions before deciding whether to accept or contest them through legal means. Televisa last year invested $1.6 billion in Iusacell, one of Mexico’s smaller …

Robert Jaffe Joins Pendrell as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary – Yahoo Finance

including twenty-five years as a partner with the law firm K&L Gates and its predecessor firm, Preston Gates and Ellis. He has extensive experience in the areas of corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions and in the …