Considerations for Executives

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted new rules that require public companies to disclose substantial information about the material impacts of climate-related risks on their business, financial condition, and governance (the “Final Rules”).  The SEC says that “climate-related risks, their impacts, and a public company’s response to those risks can significantly affect…

A REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEYS: PART II

Private companies face unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to designing and implementing executive compensation plans. Unlike public companies, which are subject to extensive disclosure and regulatory requirements, private companies have more flexibility and discretion in determining how to reward and retain their key talent.  Private…

Natural as it is to let your hair down in casual podcasts about business and life, these candid off-the-cuff remarks can come back to bite you, including in multi-million dollar lawsuits where judges weigh podcast statements more than sworn testimony. That is a cautionary headline for everyone, set forth on page 10 of a recent…

From employee protection to consumer safety, risk management is a central daily duty of corporate management and has become top of the oversight agenda for corporate boards. While managers remain in charge of day-to-day risk management, the board’s oversight role has expanded so much that directors benefit from thinking broadly and deeply about how they…

Companies will be affected in a variety of ways by the receivership of Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and any other similarly situated financial institution. Companies may face difficulty accessing cash deposits, bank facilities or the capital markets or limitations on money market transactions or commercial paper facilities. Companies may also face losses on investments…