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Take Five: Proxy Access

Boardmember.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:54:25 GMT

Corporate Board Member spoke with Claudia Allen, chair of Neal Gerber & Eisenberg's Corporate Governance Practice Group, about the SEC’s final rule on proxy access and its impact on nominating candidates, her take on whether or not the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will sue to block the new rule, and the increasing shift in the balance of power from the board to shareholders.

2011 Proxy Season: The First 100 Days—How to Get Ready for the Brave New World of Say on Pay and Proxy Access

Boardmember.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:56:17 GMT

There are a number of pro-active steps companies should consider taking during the first 100 days of proxy season 2011 that will not be feasible, or at least not as productive, if attempted later in the proxy season.

Will the SEC Tame the Proxy Advisory Firms?

Boardmember.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:27:24 GMT

Many corporate boards and business trade groups have observed with increasing alarm the growing influence of proxy advisory firms, in general, and one proxy advisory firm in particular, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). Mr. Tom Donahue, the president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has raised further concerns by noting the apparent conflict of interest inherent in the ISS business model. Under this business model, ISS provides advice on proxy voting to institutional shareholders and advice to corporations as to how they may enhance their corporate governance practices and, ultimately, voting outcomes.

The Value of a Strategic Review

Boardmember.com — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:19:03 GMT

Undergoing a comprehensive strategic review can provide great value to the board, management, and shareholders. The following case studies, analysis, and results of research by Corporate Board Member and Houlihan Lokey delve into the issues surrounding this critical governance responsibility.