by Jonathan Foster | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
The necessity of having virtual shareholder meetings this past proxy season due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further questioned the necessity of the in-person annual meeting. In a previous article, I challenged the in-person annual meeting’s questionable...
by Jonathan Foster | Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
A board of directors typically appoints a governance committee responsible for recruitment, onboarding, training, and director assessments. This committee may have responsibilities for compliance, risk, conflict matters, and other topics, too. The governance committee...
by Jonathan Foster | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
Rulings from the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court have become the foundation for corporate law and a critical guide for corporate governance. Over one million businesses today list Delaware as their legal home, including roughly two-thirds of...
by Jonathan Foster | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
Oversight of management is one of the board of director’s primary responsibilities. This includes hiring, monitoring, evaluating, and compensating the senior team. Most boards establish a compensation committee to be responsible for this important topic. Often, the...
by Jonathan Foster | Jun 20, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
Effective governance includes a board of director’s ability to play a role in helping to maximize long-term shareholder value. In general, a board’s primary responsibilities are to oversee management, strategy, and financial reporting and compliance. Audit committees...
