ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Cryptocurrency industry seeking in-house legal talent and Allianz to shift energy underwriting toward climate goals Apr 29, 2022Ben Maiden– According to The Wall Street Journal (paywall), the cryptocurrency industry is increasing efforts to recruit more legal talent as it...Read more
ComplianceSEC’s beneficial ownership proposal divides commenters Apr 27, 2022Ben MaidenThe SEC’s planned modernization of beneficial ownership reporting requirements has sparked a variety of feedback, based at least in...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Elliott presses SSE on energy transition strategy and FinCEN plans shell company clampdown Dec 10, 2021Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Lucid Group disclosed an SEC probe into the electric vehicle company’s special purpose acquisition company deal...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Companies get new FCPA guidance, and cannabis firms face rising D&O insurance costs Jul 10, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Elliott Management Corp is pressing Crown Castle International Corp to revamp its approach to...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Investors eye employee benefits amid Covid-19, and tussle looms over pandemic liabilities May 08, 2020Ben Maiden– The Guardian reported that J Crew was the first major US retailer to file for bankruptcy protection during the Covid-19 shutdown...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: SEC grants reporting relief amid Covid-19 outbreak, and HP rejects Xerox takeover bid Mar 06, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to a person familiar with the matter, activist investor Elliott Management has...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Elliott said to build SoftBank stake, and COSO urges board focus on risk Feb 07, 2020Ben Maiden– The WSJ said that, according to people familiar with the matter, activist investor Elliott Management has quietly built up a more...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: GOP privacy bill would go beyond CCPA, and Alexion’s board rejects sale push Dec 06, 2019Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that Dutch specialty chemicals maker DSM said its CEO of almost 13 years would step down on February 15 and be...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: ISS sues SEC over proxy adviser guidance, and AT&T reaches deal with activist Nov 01, 2019Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that AT&T reached a truce with activist investor Elliott Management, which had been pressing...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Investors challenge SEC on proxy adviser guidance, and FINRA releases exam findings Oct 18, 2019Ben Maiden– CNN reported that Boeing’s board of directors voted on October 11 to remove CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s role as chair. The board said...Read more