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The “Do Something” Approach to Corporate Misconduct: Is law enforcement shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?
The past eight years since the global financial crisis have seen law enforcement in most jurisdictions trying to “do something” about the misconduct that got us all into such an economic mess. The bankers have been blamed by media, politicians and the public. There have been attempts to...
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Optimizing General Counsel–Board Relations: In corporate M&A, working together as partners in skepticism can advance a company’s long-term strategic interests
In her new role as the Director of Corporate Solutions for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Stephanie Mullette is exploring opportunities to forge stronger relationships between the general counsel and the board of directors. “When we think about good governance at an...
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Stepping Up Offshore Governance: Director duties move to the fore in Cayman and other offshore centers
Some of the most hotly contested issues around corporate governance and operations have arisen from the Cayman Islands. Hayden Isbister and Simon Dickson of Mourant Ozannes summarize the firm’s offshore practice, litigation trends and the increased need for – and use of –...
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