Bloomberg Law has published Larry Cunningham’s opinion piece on this high-visibility lawsuit.

Exxon Mobil Corp. recently attracted significant attention after suing two climate activists who sent a shareholder proposal asking that the company set stringent targets to slash its greenhouse gas emissions and those of its customers. 

If implemented, the proposal would effectively place a

It’s shareholder meeting season, which means the proxy votes will be rolling in. As corporate boards receive these results of shareholder votes, a framework on how to respond may be helpful. After all, these days corporate ballots may include shareholder proposals on any issue of social significance, without regard to its significance to the company