CEO Misconduct? The Case For An Independent Investigator
In the wake of McDonald’s Easterbrook fiasco, a former two-star military lawyer explains how a board should—and should not—pursue the facts.
Preparing For The Wave Of Covid-19 Lawsuits
Since it’s hard to imagine a company that won’t have a worker who contracts the coronavirus before this is over, boards should begin mapping out strategies now.
Calling All Board Members: Ignoring Social Media Could Cost Billions
What is your company's comprehensive social media policy and how will it respond to a digital crisis? If your board hasn't hashed that out yet, it's time to start.
Compensation And The Covid-19 Crisis
Revisiting pay practices to adjust to a new, post-pandemic reality.
Don’t Just Say Something
Bungling a meeting is never okay—but in a crisis, it’s practically criminal.
Facebook, Alphabet Boards Asked To Add Human Rights Expertise
The new resolutions represent a broader set of concerns about how companies are handling human rights and civil rights issues.
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Committee Briefings: Top Considerations for 2020
Investor expectations, new disclosure requirements, ESG, current and future trends–your committee agendas are filling up.