Tag: law

How to avoid breaching financial sanctions
In an evolving regulatory landscape, boards need to ensure they do not engage with businesses under sanctioned ownership.

Delaware court rejects Elon Musk’s pay appeal
The US judge’s January ruling against the Tesla board stands, highlighting the issue of corporate governance and compensation.

UK watchdog pushes for long-awaited audit reform bill
There is ‘broad spread stakeholder support’ for the core elements of reform, says the head of the Financial Reporting Council.

How competition law can stymie your M&As
As global deals grow in complexity, boards need an effective antitrust strategy in place to help them to withstand scrutiny.

A fragmented future for sustainability in Europe?
As the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive stalls, we must navigate a more complex and costly ESG landscape.

One key move that will boost corporate sustainability
An efficient mechanism for hearing complaints and redressing grievances is a powerful tool for governance and human rights due diligence.

Campaigners rally to save EU corporate due diligence law
Germany’s threatened abstention from a key vote on Friday could lead the way to derail the new sustainability directive.

Governance experts call for change in corporate law
Board duties should go ‘beyond their traditional role of representing shareholders’ interests’, writes a group of 15 academics.

UK government to review corporate takeover security law
The deputy prime minister seeks ‘flexible’ and ‘frictionless’ deals in cases where there are no security concerns.

How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.