The Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University has quickly emerged as a focal point for conferences and seminars, research, and the development of new educational and course materials. The May 6th Proxy Access Forum was the latest iteration of the fine work being done at the Center. My disclaimer: […]
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Rock Center Proxy Access Forum
James McRitchie, May 5, 2010 ,
The Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University is hosting a panel discussion on May 6th with SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes and relevant constituencies to discuss the SEC’s proxy access proposal and how it will play out. A summary of the SEC proposal, highlighting the principal controversies raised by various commentators and interest groups, and prepared […]
Stanford's Rock Center Lists CorpGov Cases
James McRitchie, April 5, 2010 ,
The Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University makes available case studies used in teaching corporate governance. Listings are on SSRN. Typical issues covered include: Say on Pay, activist investing, Netflix and their compensation packages that allow employees to determine their own mix of cash and equity-based awards, 10b5-1 plans providing a safe haven […]
How Technology Impacts the Boardroom
James McRitchie, November 28, 2009 ,
As an exercise to contemplate before the session, SVNACD asked prospective attendees to “consider the following question: what would a skeptical activist shareholder think if they knew exactly how many emails you sent and how many minutes you spent reading on your blackberry during your last board committee meeting?” Lionel M. (Lon) Allan (right), Board Chair […]