Governance Trends Every Board Should Track This Quarter
Director oversight duties, AI risk and shareholder engagement top the agenda for boards heading into proxy season.
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Corporate
Governance, compliance and the law of doing business.
Beneficial Ownership Rules: A Practical Guide for Small Companies
Who counts as a beneficial owner, what needs reporting and how to keep records current as ownership changes.
ESG Disclosures Face Legal Crossfire From Both Directions
Companies are being sued for saying too much and for saying too little. How legal teams are rewriting sustainability statements.
Director Liability: When Business Judgment Isn’t Enough
The business judgment rule protects honest mistakes, not ignored red flags. Recent claims show where the line falls.
Choosing an Entity Structure for a Growing Startup
LLC or corporation, and where to incorporate. The decision affects fundraising, taxes and exits years down the line.
Executive Compensation Clawbacks Move From Policy to Practice
Recovery policies are on the books everywhere. Now boards face the harder job of actually enforcing them.