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International Edition

Latin America in 2021: Another Busy Year for Brazil, Outlook for Mexico Less Certain

Investors have grown leary of Mexico after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador squashed a series of private sector investments last year. 
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

It May Soon Be Time To Reevaluate the Makeup of Your Board of Directors

It would be to the betterment of all companies—Nasdaq-listed and otherwise—to make their boards and governance systems truly diverse, fully inclusive and reflective of the stakeholders they serve.
6 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Section 220 in 2020: Delaware Courts Clarify Shareholder Rights Law as Case Focus Expands

Capping off a year dotted with Court of Chancery decisions clarifying the law incrementally, shareholders of Delaware companies are ending 2020 with significant wins in records inspection cases.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Director Pay Remains a Prime Target of the Plaintiffs' Bar

In recent years, Delaware courts, leaders in the development of corporate law, have imposed a more stringent standard of review to director compensation when challenged by stockholders which has led to more such challenges by the plaintiffs' bar. This article discusses the increase in this type of litigation, recent case law, and practical advice for boards to mitigate the risk.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Could the US Be 'Surrendering' Lead on Privacy?

The EU, Brazil, Japan and other jurisdictions have enacted sweeping privacy regulations as companies look to gain compliance synchronicity. But panelists on a Perkins Coie and FTI Consulting webinar say a private right of action and other particulars may keep a U.S. federal law years from becoming a reality.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Top 10 Predicted Business and Human Rights Issues for 2021

In honor of Human Rights Day last week, below are 10 business and human rights issues we believe will receive particular attention between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021.
12 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Not Waiting for My Fairy God-Ally

Once upon a time, in a faraway Zoom conference, a group of women gathered to learn the secrets of landing a board position.
6 minute read

International Edition

The Year in Review: 2020 Wasn't All Bad For Europe

Lawyers in the UK and Continental Europe have had a year unlike any other. It was tough, but 2020 also delivered some extremely valuable lessons.
9 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Delaware Chancellor Finds One WeWork Committee Can't Dismiss Other Committee's Case

The battle within WeWork, is part of the case the company filed against SoftBank over a transaction agreement that fell through.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Corporate Directors Care More About Mental Health Amid COVID-19

"We never used to talk about mental health and well-being, and it was unlikely CEOs would ever admit they aren't doing well," said Phyllis Campbell, who serves as the chair for JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s business in the Pacific Northwest.
4 minute read

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