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- Peter Atkins
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Author Archives: Tarik Samman
Will the Iran War Become the Poison Pill for Proxy Contests This Season?
Brief teaser: Geopolitical shocks directly alter the risk calculus for shareholder activists. This Update lays out factors at play in activists’ decisions as proxy season meets the Iran conflict, whether activism is likely to decline, and approaches companies should take. Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have injected a new layer of geopolitical risk into […]
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Tagged Activism, Corporate Goverance, Iran War, Proxy fights
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Proxy Voting Outlook: Spotlight Turns to Governance in Transition Year
What you need to know The agenda is being reset for US shareholder meetings in 2026. Regulatory shifts have led to a steep decline in overall shareholder proposals while governance issues are becoming the biggest battleground. As companies gain new power to block shareholder proposals, investors may turn to other routes to make their voices […]
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Tagged Proxy season, Proxy voting, Shareholder proposals, Shareholders
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No Loopholes for AI: Putting Legal Guardrails on Your Company’s Use of AI
Key Points While no comprehensive AI regulatory framework has been enacted in the U.S., the use of AI is governed by many existing laws, with new laws coming into force across the U.S. In their oversight roles, boards need to be aware of the spectrum of laws that may govern their companies. Existing laws and […]
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Law is a noble profession, and it’s a business. Today, AI is no longer a future capability — it’s the enabler and catalyst for a fundamental shift in how law and professional services firms create value, drive top-line growth, manage risks, and earn client trust. Best-in-class legal advisory and execution has always lived at the intersection of […]
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Tagged AI, Artificial intelligence, Corporate Goverance, law firms
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Five Key Considerations for Proxy Season
With the 2026 proxy season upon us, companies are finalizing annual meeting materials against a backdrop of shifting investor priorities, evolving engagement dynamics, and regulatory uncertainty. This alert highlights governance, disclosure, and engagement considerations for companies preparing for their 2026 annual meetings. Below are five key considerations as you finalize preparations.
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Tagged Corporate governance, Proxy season, proxy statements, Shareholders
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Global Trends in Women’s Corporate Leadership 2026
As we mark International Women’s Day, ISS‑Corporate takes a look at trends in women’s board representation globally among major corporations, examining how representation levels and leadership roles vary across key markets. The latest data using Governance QualityScore reveal substantial regional differences, with some markets demonstrating high female board representation while others continue to trail global […]
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Tagged Board leadership, Board of Directors, Corporate Goverance, women
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Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2026
Converging forces of economic volatility, technological disruption, and geopolitical realignment are putting significant pressure on companies, their executives, and their non-executive leaders. To help demystify a complicated landscape, RRA combines the expertise and experience of its leadership advisors with detailed, confidential discussions with leading governance experts each year to help organizations stay at or ahead […]
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Tagged Activism, AI, Board of Directors, Corporate governance
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Tracking Shareholder Proposals and Company Exclusions: Pre-Season Observations
Key Takeaways In November 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced it would no longer provide responses to most no-action requests to exclude shareholder proposals. Based on early incoming data, the number of shareholder proposals going to a vote in January and February 2026 is down from last year, while the number of exclusion […]
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Tagged Activism, ESG, Proxy season, SEC, Shareholder proposals
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Remarks by Chair Atkins on the SEC’s Regulatory Philosophy and Policy Agenda
Thank you, Laura [Unger], for your introduction, and for the fine job that you have done spearheading this year’s program alongside our hosts at the Practising Law Institute. I should also like to acknowledge our many participants for being here today, including those of you who are tuning in virtually. Of course, I must not […]
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Tagged Corporate Goverance, investors, Regulatory, SEC
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Weekly Roundup: March 13-19, 2026
Remarks by Chair Atkins on Disclosure Reform and Financial Innovation Posted by Paul Atkins, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, March 13, 2026 Tags: Corporate governance, disclosures, financial markets, IPO, SEC Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of SB21 Provisions Providing Safe Harbors for Controlling Stockholder Transactions Posted by Arthur R. Bookout, Edward B. Micheletti […]
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