Worried About Shareholder Suits? Fuhgedaboudit!
It’s a legal minefield out there, and destitution awaits outside directors whose companies stumble on their watch. Right? Don’t believe it, say three university professors.
Content: Article | Author: John R. Engen | Source: Corporate Board Member | Subjects: Corporate Governance, Legal
Seven Questions to Ask Your Own Attorney Now
More than ever, directors must take precautions to protect their personal assets. It’s not always wise to depend on the corporate counsel. You’re not his client.
Content: Article | Author: Randy Myers | Source: Corporate Board Member | Subjects: Corporate Governance, Legal
Managing the New Risks (or, Governing in the World According to GARP)
Terrorism has put managing risk back where it belongs-in the boardroom. But risk management isn’t something directors, or CEOs, should try by themselves.
Content: Article | Author: Lee Errickson | Source: Corporate Board Member | Subject: Corporate Governance
Directors’ Compensation: Cash Laughs Last
Bear markets ate up many fat compensation packages. So now cash is a bigger piece of the pie.
Content: Article | Author: Joseph B. Treaster | Source: Corporate Board Member | Subject: Corporate Governance