Getting ready for succession
In a perfect world, when one professional retires or moves on, there’s an equally successful and seasoned individual waiting to...
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Taking counsel on risk analysis
There’s a developing trend for general counsel to be involved in enterprise risk management (ERM) research and reporting,’ says...
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Transparency still a slippery issue at BP
A year ago, high-powered BP executives were still fumbling with options to end the oil spill that began gushing into the Gulf of...
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5 steps to help manage your online reputation risk
There are many risks to a company’s bottom line, but reputational risk is emerging as a threat many executives are trying to deal...
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Deustche Borse, NYSE throw sweetner on merger deal
In a move to cement approval of their proposed merger before a special shareholder meeting next week, Deutsche Börse and NYSE...
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How to raise your board's governance IQ?
Corporate secretaries are not only charged with upholding extraordinary expectations for their companies’ legal departments, they...
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Do directors need separate liability coverage?
Almost all public companies buy directors and officers liability (D&O) insurance, providing officers and boards with protection...
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NASDAQ drops the ball on NYSE takeover bid
NASDAQ and IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) announced today that they are abandoning their proposed $11 bn bid to acquire rival NYSE...
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Ways to lower outside counsel costs
Contrary to common perception, companies typically don’t like dealing with outside legal counsel, let alone paying them hefty sums...
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Can boards plan for 'black swan' events?
Tsunamis, erupting volcanoes and terrorist attacks aren’t just the stuff of action movies; they’re central to the conversation...
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