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The Mysterious Boundary Beyond Which “Personal” Relationships Jeopardize a Director’s Independence

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In a recent enforcement action, the SEC concluded that the relationship between James Craigie and an officer of Church & Dwight Co. fatally undermined Craigie’s status as an “independent director” of the company under New...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

What Exactly Is an Independent Director? (Hint: It’s More Complicated Than You Think)

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Takeaways - Independence is neither a fixed condition nor a universal status for all purposes. Events and relationships can disqualify an otherwise independent director from participating in decisions.. No matter how pure a...more

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Financial Services Weekly News - April 2016

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Regulatory Developments - DOL Issues Final Fiduciary Rule - On April 6, the Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its pre-publication final version of the long-awaited fiduciary rule (the Final Rule). Some of the more...more

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