Something fundamental shifted during the 2026 proxy season. Reacting to the SEC’s “hands-off” approach, boards deployed increasingly aggressive procedural strategies to evade accountability. That several of the New York City Pension Funds had to sue AT&T simply to secure a vote on a shareholder proposal illustrates how far the process has shifted. The SEC’s retreat … Continue reading From Scorched Earth to Mars: Corporate Governance Goes Rogue in 2026