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Jamie Dimon keeps his dual role at JPMorgan

Jamie Dimon scored a big win at JP Morgan Chase’s annual shareholders meeting, winning a vote to keep the roles of chief executive and chairman at the investment banking behemoth.
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New Ruling May Lead to Invalidation of Still More NLRB Decisions

The Supreme Court's likely review of a prior appellate decision could uphold Circuits' stricter definition of recess appointments.
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Unlike in Europe, US Retailers Won’t Sign Bangladesh Safety Pact

Companies cite concerns of increased litigation from signing the accord, but aversion to greater labor union power may play a role.
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Nell Minow: Four issues that test board responsiveness

GMI Ratings founder Nell Minow discusses four areas she expects investors to pressure corporate boards for change through the end of this year.
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Supreme Court cases may impact employers

Two imminent rulings could make retaliation and harassment claims easier to prove.
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Data security a key boardroom concern for 2013: Study

A recent study says data security and IT risk will demand more attention from directors and general counsel in 2013.
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Wage-and-hour lawsuits hit record high

Lawsuits filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) spiked 10 percent to a record high last year. Here's how companies can avoid them.
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No vote results for JPMorgan's dissident shareholders

Voting progress withheld from shareholders calling for chairman and CEO roles to be split.
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PCAOB reissues proposed standards for related party accounting

Reissued standards will help auditors differentiate between dubious transactions and legitimate mechanisms for financing or asset sales.
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The top five issues facing boards

Boards of directors are facing a mixture of challenges and opportunities as they steer their companies through continuing uncertainty in 2013.
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Governance issues often overlooked in pre-IPO planning

New report outlines five critical governance considerations that boards and management should examine in the run-up to an initial public offering.
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Irani ouster at Occidental opens path for reforms

The loss of the long-time chairman's board seat reflects investors' revolt against perceived power plays and a call for a new era.
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