June 10, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Sorry, But the CEO's Divorce Is the Board's BusinessGoverning boards, mindful of the need to protect the corporate reputation, are extending their review of executive conduct to a 24/7 cycle.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
March 28, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Let's Call a Cease-fire in the GC vs. CCO DebateIt's time to call it quits in the ongoing debate over the general counsel/chief compliance officer relationship.
By Michael W. Peregrine
5 minute read
January 10, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Board Compliance Oversight Is a Team SportResolutions regarding compliance matters for the board of directors miss the mark if they don't touch all of the bases and put the ball squarely in the board's hands.
By Michael W. Peregrine
5 minute read
December 06, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Healthcare.gov, the Board and the 'Hot Potato' ReportThe website may be fixed, but the corporate governance lessons arising from the rollout of Healthcare.gov keep on coming. And they provide timely, attention-grabbing and valuable teaching moments for corporate counsel with the board of directors.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
October 31, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
A Corporate Governance Lesson From HealthCare.govThe calamitous rollout of the Affordable Care Act's website presents a clear governance lesson for any company's board of directors.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
September 19, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune
GCs as Board Members? Let's Refocus That EnergyIn theory, it makes great sense—general counsel have the skill set to make terrific members of a corporation's Board of Directors. By virtue of their professional training and analytical approach, general counsel possess traits that are in high demand by boards.
By MICHAEL W. PEREGRINE
4 minute read
August 05, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Director Resignation: Monty Python Meets Corporate GovernanceRecent court decisions suggest that there may be particular risks associated with a director's choice to resign during a period of corporate controversy or distress. As such, they may serve as a useful opportunity for corporate counsel to discuss with directors the broader topic of boardroom "exit strategies."
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
February 13, 2012 | National Law Journal
A Freeh hand on governanceThe former FBI director is playing a leading role in the resolution of two prominent organization dramas this year — Penn State and MF Global.
By Michael W. Peregrine
5 minute read
November 07, 2012 | Daily Report Online
Why boards should heed Penn State and the Freeh ReportBy Michael W. Peregrine
9 minute read
May 22, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
The GC and the Compensation CommitteeThere is nothing about the board's executive compensation committee that justifies excluding the one person who should absolutely be part of the process: the company's general counsel.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read