On April 15, 2026, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Technical Release 2026-01 , which provides guidance on the “application of ERISA’s fiduciary requirements and preemption provisions to proxy advisory services.” The Technical Release follows President Donald Trump’s December 2025 Executive Order, which directed DOL to update its regulations and guidance regarding proxy
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2026 U.S. Annual Report and Proxy Season: It’s Go Time!
Although it may seem early, it is already time to start preparing for the 2026 annual report and proxy season. While many disclosure requirements remain consistent from prior years, there has been a significant shift in the focus of, and discourse relating to, the priorities of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Practitioners started to see…
No Environmental Shareholder Resolutions Passed During 2025 Proxy Season
By Carlos E. Juarez on
For the first time in six years, no environmental shareholder proposals received majority support during the 2025 U.S. proxy season. Data compiled by the Conference Board and Esgauge, reported by the Financial Times, indicates that both the number of environmental proposals filed and the level of shareholder support for them declined significantly this year.…
Guest Post: Insights on Board of Director Searches from Boyden
Directors & Boards has published an insightful piece on board composition by Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, Managing Partner and U.S. Practice Leader for CEO & Board Services at Boyden
Board members are responsible for ensuring their board can fulfill its duty of care to the organization. When the board does not have the full range…