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The Legal Intelligencer

No Private Equity Fund Responsibility for Company's Pension Withdrawal Liabilities

The First Circuit found the funds did not constitute an implied partnership-in-fact, reversed the decision of the district court, and held withdrawal liability could not be imposed.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Year in Review: The Maturing of the U.S. Market for Shareholder Activism

Shareholder activism has evolved to be a prominent, and almost certainly permanent, feature of the corporate landscape. As we approach the end of 2019, the maturity of the activism market in the United States is reflected not only in overall activity levels, but also in the infrequency of protracted public campaigns.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Gender Diversity on Boards Seen As Hot Issue for 2020 Proxy Season

The gender diversity push on corporate boards by giant asset managers BlackRock and State Street Global Advisors, as well as by the New York City Comptroller Boardroom Accountability Project and states like California, will continue to be a major topic for general counsel and investors, lawyers say.
3 minute read

International Edition

Global Warming Gives Rise to Growth in Climate Law Practices at Global Law Firms

Corporations and governments dealing with increased environmental regulations and societal pressures are seeking more advice from outside counsel on environmental issues.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Know When to Shut Up and Listen

I realize that career advice columns often boil down to a variation on the phrase, "use common sense." Yet, I was reminded recently that some lawyers can make $800,000 and fail to practice that concept.
3 minute read

International Edition

Australia's MinterEllison Sees Increase in M&A Activity in Financial Sector

A report states that financial services companies are dealing with the fallout of last year's Financial Services Royal Commission, which looked into misconduct in the banking and financial services sector.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Risks Expand for Directors Who Fail to Monitor Companies' Cybersecurity Practices and Compliance

Corporate directors who leave cybersecurity and data privacy compliance to management may run a substantial risk of personal liability if they turn a blind eye toward the adequacy of management's response.
9 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Denies Shareholders' Books-and-Records Inspection in Furtherance of Potential Proxy Contest

Shareholder inspection of books and records pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is a routine procedure for Delaware practitioners, and represents an important tool for shareholders when it comes to their involvement in corporate governance.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Prepare for Reputational Threats Now to Protect Your Organization Later

Companies and other organizations must constantly be prepared to respond to threats to their integrity, and, thus, their reputation.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What to Know Before Signing a Commercial Nondisclosure Agreement

Entities that are about to enter a partnership, merge or perform a transaction would be well-advised to get up to speed on how they handle commercial nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
5 minute read

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