Panoramic – Corporate Governance 2025

Holly Gregory and Claire Holland have authored the United States chapter of Panoramic – Corporate Governance 2025, an annual summary of key corporate governance practices in 18 jurisdictions worldwide. Topics addressed in the chapter include: sources of governance rules and practice, shareholders’ rights, duties and liability, anti-takeover devices, board structures, legal duties of the board, and disclosure and reporting requirements. Holly Gregory has served as the contributing editor since 2015.

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Board Governance: Maintaining Balance in Uncertainty

Strategies to assist boards in maintaining a balanced approach to governance as they navigate an uncertain, dynamic, and complex regulatory and economic environment.

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Six Things to Know About Special Committees and Special Litigation Committees

Forming and operating SCs and SLCs requires careful consideration of various legal, practical, and strategic factors. Here are six key things general counsels should be aware of.

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Sidley Discusses the Evolving Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Landscape

Over the past few years, the legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) has undergone significant changes.  The landmark SFFA v. Harvard decision prohibiting the use of race‑based considerations in college admissions has contributed to the emergence of a vocal anti-DEI movement.  More recently, companies are facing challenges in light of executive orders and anti-DEI campaigns by shareholder proponents and activists that have cast doubt over the future of DEI.  In order to navigate this evolving landscape, companies must understand the implications of these events and how to address them.

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Action Items for U.S. Public Companies for 2025

Rapid rulemaking and aggressive enforcement by the SEC, combined with legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments, have created new requirements and expectations for U.S. public companies.