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Independent Board Chairs: Seven Practice Pointers

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Recently, the NYSE and JPMorgan released this lengthy “Board Structure and Composition” white paper and Cooley was proud to contribute Chapter 20 “Independent Board Chair – Trends and Issues” chapter (pp. 157–163). Here are...more

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How to Actually Implement a Crisis Containment Plan

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Personally, I’m sick of hearing about the Coldplay jumbotron scandal. But it does illustrate that it’s inevitable in a company’s life that there will be unexpected crises, and they are not fun if you’re someone who has to...more

Jones Day

Board Leadership in Navigating Volatility

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Public company boards are facing an unprecedented convergence of destabilizing forces, including geopolitical shocks, inflation, supply-chain disruptions, social unrest, and rapid technological change. At the same time,...more

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Unlocking Success: How ESOPs Empower Small Businesses and Employees

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Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are unique employee benefit plans designed to invest primarily in the stock of the sponsoring employer....more

Blank Rome LLP

FAQ: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (“ESOPs”) in the Cannabis Industry

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Welcome to our latest blog post where we delve into the intricacies of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (“ESOPs”). Scott H. Moskol, a partner and co-chair of the Cannabis practice at Blank Rome, and Jason S. Luter, a partner,...more

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The future of family offices: Evolving needs, enduring structures

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Across the globe, second and third generations are inheriting significant wealth and with it, the opportunity to professionalise how their family manages, governs and grows that wealth. Many are establishing dynamic,...more

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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst: Wealth planning for mental incapacity

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It’s always wise to hope for the best but plan for the worst, and, with global rates of dementia on the increase, planning for incapacity should be part of everyone's wealth and succession strategy. Where the assets held...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Lessons in Leadership From Canadian Business Icon Jon Love

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What a great evening. The indomitable Jon Love, Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital, joined me for a one-on-one discussion about his extraordinary career, his reflections on leadership and current public policy...more

KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

On the 2025 Board Agenda

The KPMG Board Leadership Center has published its annual message for directors that highlights nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2025 agendas....more

Cooley LLP

CEO succession: Is it a good idea to appoint a board member to be CEO?

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In this article from the Harvard Business Review, the authors, from global leadership advisory firm ghSMART, discuss the growing number of instances in which companies appoint CEOs from the board. According to the article,...more

KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

Directors Quarterly: October 2024

This edition includes a financial reporting and auditing update for audit committees, highlights from the KPMG 2024 US CEO Outlook, view on the post-election geoeconomic forecast, CEO succession planning, and the latest in...more

Fenwick & West LLP

CEO Ousters Hit Record Numbers

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According to research firm Exechange, 74 chief executive officers have been fired or forced out this year, which is the highest number since 2017....more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

The Real Impact (Summer 2024)

Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Real Impact. In this edition, we discuss three strategic alternatives to consider for nonprofit integration and insights on the proposed regulations on donor advised funds. Guest author...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board Podcast | CEO Succession Planning on a Clear Day

Succession planning for senior management should be an annual process, managed by the board. Our panel discusses best practices, including how to develop multiple and next-level candidates, how to keep internal candidates...more

Miller & Martin PLLC

Practical Advice for Family Business Succession

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Combining family issues with business considerations is enough to stress even the most thoughtful and successful business owner. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the stress in family business succession. The...more

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The Importance of Year-End Corporate Governance Work

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What is the importance of year-end corporate governance work? I know. I can see and hear it now: most businesspeople just roll their eyes and ask, “why do I have to go through this hassle?” What is the purpose of a corporate...more

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Revised QCA Corporate Governance Code

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The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) has published a revised corporate governance code (Code). The Code is still based around 10 Principles but has been updated to keep pace with evolving investor expectations, particularly...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Navigating Q4 as a Family-Owned Business

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As Q4 is in full swing and as 2023 begins to draw to a close, family-owned businesses find themselves at a crucial juncture, reflecting on the year gone by and strategically planning for the future....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Steps for the Long-term Success of Your Brand & Business

Family wineries face certain common issues when it comes to succession planning, and there are steps you can take to help ensure the longevity and success of your brand and business. Step 1 – Develop a Plan - Benjamin...more

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Private Client & Trust Bulletin: Summer 2023

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Welcome to the latest edition of our Private Client and Trust bulletin. It is a pleasure to update you on various topics that we hope you will find of interest. As in previous editions we bring you updates from Bermuda...more

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Blog: Succession is not just a great TV show

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Succession—it’s not just a great TV show. (And when does the new season start?) As this article in Corporate Board Member contends, selecting the next CEO “is often the single most important decision a board will make, yet...more

Lathrop GPM

Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business: Part 1

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Transition planning to a family member or other “insider” requires time and forethought to successfully handle both the financial and operational considerations of a family or closely held business. Transitioning ownership...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Why Corporate Housekeeping and Due Diligence are Serious Business for Businesses

When an organization is considering a major strategic development, such as seeking new investors or perhaps even selling the business, there are critical corporate housekeeping and due diligence steps needed to prepare. But...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New Priorities for Exempt Organization Compensation Committees in 2020

The new priorities for tax-exempt organization compensation committees in 2020 primarily fall into four key areas: remaining market competitive for key leaders, succession planning, evolution of the compensation committee to...more

BCLP

Is succession planning on your board’s agenda?

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The UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 focusses on the importance of diversity and succession planning. In this article we look at the current requirements, compliance and examine some of the issues companies should consider...more

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