by Jonathan Foster | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
The complexity and legal implications of an M&A agreement are such that any material conflicts should be avoided for all parties. It falls to a board of directors to evaluate and negotiate transactions as part of its fiduciary duties to a company. To that end, a...
by Jonathan Foster | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested businesses’ ability to respond to a crisis and deal with internal and external consequences. Many boards have effectively overseen companies through these extraordinary circumstances, guiding and adapting crisis management plans....
by Jonathan Foster | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
Although the United States generally does not mandate retirement at a certain age, specific industries and occupations have such requirements, including for airline pilots. Statistics show that 63% of workers retire between the ages of 57 and 66, with 62 as the...
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...
