Recently by Thomas Quaadman
Board of Directors
A New Vision For Proxy Advice? Best Practices And Core Principles For The Development, Dispensation, And Receipt Of Proxy Advice
Over the past generation, we have seen broad positive changes to corporate governance that have benefited businesses and their investors. Shareholders have taken a more active role in businesses that they invest in, and companies are communicating more with shareholders. Companies are more...
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An Update From Washington
As I have written from time to time over the past several years, legislative activities in Washington, such as the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”), have enormous impacts upon businesses and create additional legal requirements...
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A Volcker Rule Primer For Non-Financial Corporate Counsel
One overlooked Dodd-Frank Act regulation that non-financial companies should look at is the Volcker Rule banning proprietary trading. Proprietary trading is when a financial firm uses its own funds, rather than its customer’s funds, to purchase debt instruments, securities,...
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A Tale Of Two Laws
In 2009 and 2010, Congress passed two laws – the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – that will have major financial and legal ramifications for businesses for years to come. In...
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On July 21, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Congress passed Dodd-Frank in response to the financial crisis, but its reach extends into every nook and cranny of the American economy. While Dodd-Frank spans over 2,300...
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