June 04, 2007 | National Law Journal
AGs' power remains intactSpitzer v. Grasso should not be read as somehow emasculating an attorney general's fundamental authority with respect to nonprofit organizations in general and charitable corporations in particular. The power and oversight authority of the AG remains fundamentally intact with respect to nonprofits.
By Michael W. Peregrine Ralph E. DeJong / Special to The National Law Journal
5 minute read
June 25, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
How to Define "Bad Faith" for a BoardBad faith conduct in the boardroom is the fiduciary version of kryptonite. But a practical definition of bad faith conduct can be elusive.
By Michael W. Peregrine
7 minute read
September 12, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Internecine Corporate Battles: GCs on a TightropeAgility in performing a "high-wire act" is not usually at the top of the general counsel's job description. But the general counsel is increasingly being drawn into controversies between corporate constituents.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
June 26, 2013 | Daily Report Online
Warn Boards Against 'Bad Faith' OutcomesBad faith conduct in the boardroom is the fiduciary version of kryptonite; of Samson with shorn locks.
By Michael W. Peregrine
7 minute read
April 10, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
The Corporate Governance Lessons of Rutgers BasketballThe controversy surrounding Rutgers University's basketball program has an important relevance to corporate governance—one that arises from the trend towards a more active and engaged board.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
September 17, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
GCs as Board Members? Let's Refocus That EnergyThe debate about the propriety of general counsel serving on the board of directors serves a valuable governance benefit, to the extent it may prompt board-level discussion on ways in which the input, stature, and profile of the general counsel can be strengthened within the organization.
By Michael W. Peregrine
5 minute read
March 14, 2011 | National Law Journal
The return of the responsible corporate officer doctrineThe FDA increasingly uses it to attribute responsibility to corporate officers, even without evidence they were aware of the problematic conduct.
By James S. Cohen and Michael W. Peregrine
7 minute read
March 28, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
The CCO as an Independent Voice: Another ViewTwo McDermott Will & Emery attorneys offer their thoughts on Donna Boehme's recent CorpCounsel.com article, "Making the CCO an Independent Voice in the C-Suite."
By Michael W. Peregrine and Joshua Buchman
5 minute read
November 06, 2012 | Law.com
Why Penn State and the Freeh Report Matter to Corporate BoardsThe recent indictment of former Penn State University President Graham Spanier helps assure that the broader governance themes raised by the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal will remain in the forefrontnot only with the media, but also in corporate boardrooms.
By Michael W. Peregrine
9 minute read
February 15, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal
A Freeh Hand on GovernanceJudge Louis Freeh is uniquely positioned to influence the practical application of corporate-governance principles — and he is strongly encouraged to do so.
By Michael W. Peregrine
5 minute read