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Public Chatter provides practical guidance—and the latest developments—to those grappling with public company securities law and corporate governance issues, through content developed from an in-house perspective.
4 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Be Deemed an “Executive Officer”
Over the years, I've talked to a number of company executives who think they want to be deemed an "executive officer" for purposes of the company's SEC's filing. I always say in response, "you don't." They argue that "Sally is an executive officer listed in our annual report. And I'm just as important as her!" Maybe dude, but you don't want to be listed in that report. Trust me.
Don’t Allow New Subsidiaries to be Formed Without Your Approval
Director Overboarding: Nip Any Problems in the Bud
For quite some time now, the perils of directors serving on too many boards - known as "overboarding" - have been well known and frowned upon. Directors serving on too many boards tend to have limited time available to focus properly on the tasks at hand. Some - or all - of the entities for which that overboarded director serves may wind up suffering.
Our New Guide: “Dealing with New Lines of Business & Evolving Segments”
Allison Handy has put her deep knowledge to use in putting together this practical guide: "Dealing with New Lines of Business & Evolving Segments." Check it out!
Should You Create a Standalone E&S Board Committee?
Given the heightened interest in sustainability, in social issues, in workforce issues, some companies have moved oversight of their company's activities in these areas to a standalone board committee. Is that necessary? Is that overkill?
It depends.
In-House Corner: Director Recruiting
Video Archive: “The SEC’s Climate/Cyber Rulemakings – Your Action Items Now”
Here's the video archive for the webcast from last week – "The SEC's Climate/Cyber Rulemakings – Your Action Items Now" – fea
The SEC’s Power & Authority Challenged in an ALJ Court Decision
Not too long after the U.S. Supreme Court granted cert to review a decision that involves whether the SEC's administrative law judges are unconstitutionally protected from removal, a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Should Non-CEOs Serve as Directors? Six Best Practices to Consider
SEC Enforcement Affirms Aggressive Approach
This client alert authored by Kathryn Campbell and Gina Buschatzke covers what some senior SEC Enforcement officials discussed at a recent conference.
In-House Corner: Climate Teamwork
This feature of our blog is where our in-house readers share tips, anecdotes and thoughts about things that come up in their daily practice. This particular batch of thoughts is about handling a company's climate transition as a team [feel free to ping me and share your thoughts – they will be posted anonymously or with attribution, whichever you desire]:
Tomorrow's Webcast: “The SEC’s Climate/Cyber Rulemakings – Your Action Items Now”
Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24th (from 3:00-4:00 pm eastern) for a video program – "The SEC's Climate/Cyber Rulemakings: Your Action Items Now" – that will cover the practical side of the SEC's recent climate and cybersecurity disclosure rule proposals.
Climate Disclosure: Getting a Handle on Your Largest Risks
This "Pulse Survey" entitled "Steps Toward Building More Sustainable Organizations" from the Harvard Business Review is invaluable. It's helpful in a number of ways.
California Court Strikes Board Gender Law on Constitutional Grounds
Last week, a California Superior Court in Los Angeles County delivered this Crest v.
Next Week's Webcast: “The SEC’s Climate/Cyber Rulemakings - Your Action Items Now”
Join us next Tuesday, May 24th (from 3:00-4:00 pm eastern) for a video program - "The SEC's Climate/Cyber Rulemakings: Your Action Items Now" - that will cover the practical side of the SEC's recent climate and cybersecurity disclosure rule proposals.