Governance

The post-COVID-19 pandemic world is almost certain to see an increased focus on climate change and social issues, further underscoring why strong ESG performance is now an imperative. It conveys the potential for more sustainable financial performance, lower employee turnover...

Given the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic, shareholder meeting season this year is far from business as usual. BDO’s Amy Rojik and Tim Kviz explore the forms of relief companies should understand and take advantage of as we adjust...

As we move into proxy season, BDO’s Richard Smith and Judy Canavan discuss notable areas to watch for – including scoring, incentives and contractual payments and arrangements – and they reflect on how COVID-19 is affecting things. As proxy season...

As the economic disruption from the COVID-19 response continues, we are likely to see significant impact not only to general business operations, but also to the directors and officers (D&O) liability market. Farella Braun + Martel’s Mary McCutcheon discusses. As...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that corporate boards adequately respond to challenges. Due to the unprecedented impact, PwC has published guidance on how corporate boards should appropriately respond to shifting business operations, tax policy, financial...

Changing trends, risks and demands necessitate changes in response. Michael Volkov asserts that boards must shift to a broader approach, replacing a single-minded focus on profits with measured consideration of the interests of a wide range of stakeholders. Corporate boards...

Crisis management expert Michael Toebe interviews one of the nation’s leading experts on corporate governance to discuss the risky practice of overboarding – a deep concern among stakeholders. Overboarding is not always top of mind for boards, but considering the...

Last year was a headline-making year in the governance space, with the evolving purpose of a corporation and other prescient topics generating national attention. PwC’s Paula Loop highlights governance trends boards need to be aware of in 2020. It’s 2020...

Once upon a time, a corporate compliance program might have been a “nice to have” element. Those days are gone. Marc Tasse concludes a two-part series on reputational risks with a framework for building a robust E&C program. Read Part...

The reputational risk that can result from allegations of noncompliance with corruption, bribery or money-laundering regulations is one of the biggest threats facing organizations today. Marc Tasse begins to detail what organizations can do to protect against reputational harm. Corruption,...

ESG concerns are increasingly impacting shareholder activism, in turn pressuring boards to engage with investors on these subjects. Farient Advisors’ Marc Hodak shares the way these trends will shape investor relations, corporate governance and compliance. Corporate Compliance Insights: How has...

FiscalDoctor CEO and President Gary Patterson discusses takeaways from the latest NACD Public Company Governance Survey – guidance pertinent for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and large organizations alike. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) must often live with the reality...