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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Proxy Season Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Latest Changes to ISS and Glass Lewis Proxy Voting Guidelines

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, two leading proxy advisory firms, recently announced updates to their U.S. proxy voting policies in advance of the 2025 proxy and annual meeting season. Public...more

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Nine developments and trends shaping US shareholder activism in 2023

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Following a brief decline during the pandemic, shareholder activism in the US rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in 2022 despite—or perhaps because of—volatile markets, depressed share prices and macro-economic uncertainty....more

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Vinson & Elkins: Every Season Is Activist Season: Five Big Questions for 2023

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Not long ago, companies could reliably project when shareholder activists would strike — and ready their defenses in advance. As sure as the seasons would turn, proposals would begin to appear around the holidays, voting...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2022: What You Need To Know …

This year, we expect to see new disclosure requirements; rule changes at the Securities and Exchange Commission that will affect directors; activists adopting new tactics; changes to shareholder voting processes; tax and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Activism Landscape Continues To Evolve

Takeaways - ESG activist campaigners are likely to continue asserting themselves. Companies that have merged with SPACs and whose stock prices have slumped will be at risk for activist pressure. Watch for more activist...more

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ISS and Glass Lewis Issue 2022 Updates: Top Six Key Policy Changes and Take-Aways

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In the past few weeks, both major proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") and Glass Lewis & Co. LLC ("Glass Lewis"), have issued their updated proxy voting guidelines for the 2022 proxy season. These...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Proxy Advisors Update Voting Guidelines for 2022 Focusing on Board Diversity, Climate and ESG Oversight

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Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, the leading proxy advisors in the United States, have announced updates and clarifications for their voting guidelines for the 2022 proxy season. Their voting...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Chair Gensler’s Insight on the SEC’s New Regulatory Agenda

In prepared remarks on June 23, 2021, Chair Gary Gensler of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided additional insight into the commission’s recently announced regulatory agenda and its shift in priorities. His...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ISS and Glass Lewis Release Updated Proxy Voting Guidelines

Proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis recently announced updates to their proxy voting guidelines for the 2021 proxy season. These updates reflect institutional investors’ increased...more

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