Tag Archives: Lucian Bebchuk

Time to Talk About the Public Interest

Posted on 13 August 2013 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: Current global activity about “materiality” and “multiple capitals” seek to embed environmental, social, and governance considerations within corporate and investor commitments to accountability and sustainability. But they’re the latest iteration of an ancient ethic waiting to be reborn. … Continue reading →

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Say-on-Pay: A Bird’s Eye View

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: New SEC rules on executive compensation advisory votes take steps toward broader board-shareholder engagement. On Monday afternoon, the SEC proposed rules for Say-on-Pay (shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation) and golden parachutes (big payouts to executives dismissed after … Continue reading →

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Electoral Politics: We Get What They Pay For

Posted on 14 September 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: Three proposals to preserve the integrity of democracy from unlimited corporate political contributions. As angry voters flock to primaries in the first major vote since January’s Citizens United Supreme Court decision, the question of how corporate political contributions … Continue reading →

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Proxy Access & Shareholder Citizenship: The Quest for Inclusion

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: New SEC rule allows shareholders to nominate board candidates, a major victory for corporate democracy. Yesterday was historic: the SEC granted shareholders the power to nominate candidates for board director elections.  The 3-2 vote along party lines ended … Continue reading →

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