David Lynn

November 07, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Public companies have historically been able to solicit proxies for their annual meetings without the sort of litigation that typically accompanies the solicitation of votes for special meeting to approve a merger or acquisition.

By David Lynn

5 minute read

October 24, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The board of directors plays a key role in establishing and overseeing the management succession planning process.

By David Lynn

5 minute read

October 10, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Shareholder activism has become a fixture of the annual meeting season for many public companies, as shareholders have sought to use the annual meeting process as a vehicle for advancing particular interests, such as environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

By David Lynn

11 minute read

September 26, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Over the past few years, there has been considerable focus on policies addressing the hedging and pledging of securities by public company employees, executives and directors.

By David Lynn

5 minute read

September 12, 2012 | Inside Counsel

When Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD) was adopted in August 2000, many public companies adopted policies addressing the permissible manner of communications with analysts and the investment community.

By David Lynn

4 minute read

August 29, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Public companies engaged in manufacturing or contracting to manufacture products will now need to assess, and potentially disclosure, the use of four specific minerals and their origin.

By David Lynn

5 minute read