Shareholder proposal rule
When I was in-house, one of the nerve-wracking aspects of the annual shareholders meeting was bracing yourself for the unexpected. Preparing as much as you can for something unexpected is a good idea – and one way to do that...more
In June 2023, then-Commissioner Mark Uyeda (currently, Acting Chair) spoke to the Society for Corporate Governance 2023 National Conference on the topic of shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8. Alluding to the frequent...more
Over the past decade, environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics have featured heavily in social and political discourse. ESG has also become prominent in the boardroom as directors navigate how best to address...more