Recently by Ronald H. Janis
Gantler v. Stephens: The Latest Word From Delaware On Officer Liability And Shareholder Ratification
The current economic upheaval that our nation faces is redefining the risks and rewards of service to public corporations. In this economic climate, it is imperative for directors and officers to review and consider their own standards of performance and exposure to liability. The Delaware...
Read MoreKeep Your Costs Down - And, Get Good Answers Quickly
Editor: What is your role at Day Pitney ? Janis: I am a partner in the Corporate and Business Department of the firm, and the leader of its Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures Practice Group. I am also actively involved in counseling a variety of clients on...
Read MoreMandating Democracy In Corporate Governance: The Right Move?
The Securities and Exchange Commission is clashing with itself over "shareholder access." That term, in plain English, involves providing shareholders with the right to use the company proxy statement to nominate an opposing slate of directors and to use the company proxy card to collect votes for...
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