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Centros, California’s Women on Boards Statute and the Scope of Regulatory Competition

There's a really interesting new article by Jill Fisch and Steven Davidoff Solomon: We examine the Centros decision through the lens of SB 826 – the California statute mandating a minimum number of… [[ This is a content summary only. … Continue reading

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The Board’s Importance in Vetting Shareholder Proposals

A recent successful effort by a public company to exclude an environmental proposal from its proxy statement may signal a new approach for boards of directors to consider when managing shareholder proposals. Because retailers and consumer products companies routinely receive … Continue reading

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Are States Trending Toward Prescription Drug Affordability Boards?

While Maryland became the first state in the nation to pass legislation creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, it may not be the last. Several other states are exploring similar legislation but legal challenges may follow. Read more detail on … Continue reading

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Mutant Q—Foundational Studies on Entrenchment, Staggered Boards, and Activism

Posted by Neil Whoriskey, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Sunday, March 31, 2019 Editor's Note: Neil Whoriskey is partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary Gottlieb memorandum by Mr. Whoriskey. Related … Continue reading

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Similar Reports of Association Theft in Both Coasts on Same Day Send Message to Boards of Directors Everywhere

Reports of association theft, fraud and embezzlement are no surprise to the South Florida community association attorneys at our firm, but two similar reports on the same day from communities on both the east and west coasts of the country … Continue reading

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