Corporate Governance
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Four Board Committees That Define Modern Corporate Governance — and Why Cyber Now Gets Its Own
Modern corporate governance relies on four key board committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Governance, and increasingly, Technology/Cybersecurity. Companies must ensure these committees have the mandate, time, and expertise to effectively oversee evolving digital risks and strategic technology investments.
Boards Face Personal Liability for AI Oversight Failures: A Five-Pillar Diagnostic Checklist for Directors
Directors face personal liability for AI oversight failures, underscoring their fiduciary duties and the Caremark doctrine. A five-pillar diagnostic checklist is provided to help boards assess and enhance their AI governance maturity proactively.
Five Critical Considerations When Appointing a Tech or AI Veteran to Your Board
Appointing a director with AI expertise requires careful vetting beyond technical skills. Boards must assess candidates' ability to govern AI as a business transformation, focusing on strategy, risk management, and ethical frameworks.
Shareholder Activism Defense: How Boards Prepare in Peacetime and Fight in Wartime
Effective shareholder activism defense requires a two-phase strategy: proactive governance strengthening and relationship building before an attack, followed by the rapid deployment of a specialized defense team when a campaign emerges. Boards must treat preparedness as a continuous discipline, not an emergency measure, to navigate the evolving landscape of activist tactics.
A Board Director's Guide to Integrating Nature Risks into Enterprise Risk Management
Corporate boards must integrate nature-related risks into Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, recognizing them as core financial, operational, and strategic concerns. This approach ensures long-term resilience and fulfills directors' fiduciary duties by translating ecological issues into familiar business risk categories.
Kristen Ludgate Elected to American Tower Board, Effective 2026
American Tower Corporation announced Kristen M. Ludgate's election to its Board of Directors, an appointment that will not take effect until September 17, 2026.
How Linkedd LLC Delivers Diverse Business Management, Explained Simply
Understanding how a complex business operates is crucial for potential investors, partners, and clients. For a multi-faceted organization like Linkedd , which positions itself as a holding company owning six diverse busi…
OpenText Announces Jill Larsen's Future Board Appointment
OpenText recently announced a new board member, Jill Larsen, whose appointment is not effective until July 17, 2026.
What Are European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)?
Approximately 42,000 companies, representing 90% of the initially estimated scope, will no longer be subject to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) due to recent legislative c
Paul Singer's Elliott Management Pursues Zero-Loss Activist Strategy
Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management just poured over A$1.
Elliott Management Alumni Propel Activist Investing
Since 2020, at least seven hedge funds have been founded by alums of Elliott Management, igniting a new wave of activist investing.
Delaware Court Clarifies Director Independence Rules
A new Delaware Court of Chancery opinion now requires plaintiffs to prove a director's financial ties were 'material' to their independence, making it significantly harder to challenge board...
ESG Assurance's Boardroom Shift: 9 Key Attributes Now Mandated
In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a new mandate requiring disclosures and assurance for the value chain of listed entities as per the Business Responsibility and Su
Shareholders challenge Ocado CEO Tim Steiner over bonus payouts
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner could receive a bonus worth up to £14.
ESG Reporting Is a Board-Level Strategic Duty, Not Just a Compliance Task
ESG reporting has evolved from a regulatory requirement into a strategic imperative for businesses, placing it squarely on the board's agenda. Organizations now recognize the value of transparent ESG disclosures in attracting investors, fostering trust, and mitigating risks.
Nissan shareholders oust director amid executive exodus
Nissan shareholders have voted out a director, triggering a cascade of executive departures, including CEO Makoto Uchida, and leading to 9,000 job eliminations as part of aggressive cost-cutting.
SEC Reduces Shareholder Proposal Review for 2026 Proxy Season
In the 2026 proxy season, exclusion notices for proposals from individual proponents surged to over 70%.
UK regulator probes PwC's audit of WH Smith over earnings
Britain's accounting regulator has launched a formal investigation into PwC's audit of WH Smith for the year the retailer disclosed inflated earnings in its North American business.
2026 proxy season: Analyzing 2025 CEO pay trends
In 2025, the median CEO pay ratio climbed to 219:1, meaning top executives earned 219 times more than their average employee, according to corpgov .
CHROs must join boards to unlock true strategic value
Despite nearly 70% of public companies reporting increased CHRO engagement with their boards over the past three years, the prevalence of new directors with CHRO experience declined by over 30% in 202
FRC Fines BDO for Audit Breaches at Collapsed NMCN
Audit firm BDO has been hit with a £2 million fine by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for 'pervasive breaches' in its 2019 audit of collapsed builder NMCN.
BP chair denies 'lies' about his conduct after ousting
Ousted BP chairman Albert Manifold publicly branded allegations about his conduct as 'lies,' just days after the oil giant announced his immediate departure over 'serious concerns' about his governanc
BP Removes Chair Albert Manifold Amid Conduct Concerns
After less than a year in the role, BP's board unanimously voted to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing "serious concerns" about his conduct, according to Reuters .
Activist investor Corvex urges Premier Inn owner Whitbread to sell
Whitbread's shares have plummeted over 18% in the last year, prompting activist hedge fund Corvex Management, which owns 7% of the company, to demand a full sale, according to Skift and Financial Time