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​​Boards often pay too little attention to the mechanics of their internal operations. That inattention generates unnecessary legal exposure and contributes to suboptimal board performance. This session is a deep dive into boardroom “tick-tock” and offers concrete proposals for improved board performance, including antidotes to “death by PowerPoint” – droning management presentations that suppress board […]

In the wake of the global pandemic and corporate workforces being distributed in remote locations, cyber attacks and ransomware risks have multiplied. Attacks on fundamental enterprise software systems and national energy infrastructure providers have highlighted new vulnerabilities for boards and corporations to address, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed more robust disclosure on […]

This session will peel back the results of the most recent proxy season to tease out the important surprises and enduring trends, and then forecast what challenges might be lurking around the corner. The panelists will also discuss the many recent actions and rule proposals by the SEC, on issues ranging from share buybacks, to […]

Climate change, which will have far reaching impacts on the supply chain and where people live and work, has made its way to the top of business agendas. The Biden Administration has rejoined the Paris Agreement, released a climate finance plan, and set a target for the U.S. to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions […]