The impacts of ongoing market uncertainty can be felt across all sectors. But in a contracting economy, FinTech is the new kid on the block and in the unique position of facing significant economic headwinds for the first time in its relatively short existence.
Read MoreNow in its 37th year, the U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the latest data and trends in board composition, board governance practices and director compensation among S&P 500 companies.
Read MoreCooley law firm rounded up key insights and notable deals that were top of mind for Q3 of 2022.
Read MoreAccording to a Bloomberg article, corporate boards are getting younger thanks to retiring boomers.
Read MoreFortune and Deloitte ran a CEO survey in Fall 2022, which indicated that CEOs are moderately optimistic about their company outlook.
Read MoreStanford University has recently produced two ESG-related papers/articles: ESG Ratings: A Compass without Direction and Measuring Corporate Vice and Virtue.
Read MoreA recent episode of the MoFo Above Board podcast covered cybersecurity exposure preparedness for board members.
Read MoreDiligent’s most recent episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, featured Dan Siciliano, Co-Founder of the Rock Center for Corporate Governance and Chair of the Silicon Valley Directors’ Exchange (SVDX), to discuss key findings from a report conducted in partnership between Diligent Institute and SVDX - Blockchain Digital Assets: Fad, Disruption or Strategic Driver?
Read MoreWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati released its 2022 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences "Non" IPO Report. Following a record-breaking year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2021, the U.S. capital markets screeched to a halt in 2022 with the lowest IPO activity levels seen in decades.
Read MoreMoFo recently released a podcast around the importance of an effective ethics and compliance program for corporations and how the board of directors plays a critical role in that area.
Read MoreThe Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University partnered with the World Economic Forum on a white paper, "Responsible Use of Technology: The Salesforce Case Study." The white paper shows how some of the industry’s most influential businesses see their role in designing a trustworthy way forward for tech.
Read MorePay versus Performance rules have been finalized by the SEC for the next proxy season. For context and analysis, check out the client alerts from Wilson Sonsini and Pearl Meyer.
Read MorePearl Meyer Chairman David Swinford recently published an article about CEO transitions and suggestions on what a company should consider before going through the process.
Read MoreRob Flaws, special counsel at Baker Botts, was quoted in an article about the expectation that M&A activity will likely accelerate in the cryptocurrency sector during the second half of 2022. The article, What Could Crypto M&A Look Like in This Year’s Second Half? points to well-funded companies seeking out opportunities during the downturn.
Read MoreThree years ago, the Business Roundtable shared its redefined “Purpose of a Corporation” which put all stakeholders on par with shareholders. How do American’s perceive progress in this regard? Read a recent analysis by Just Capital on the subject.
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