The New Frontier of Insider Trading In the hours before the February 28, 2026 U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran—one of the most closely guarded military operations in recent history—six newly created Polymarket wallets collectively earned approximately $1.2 …
Key Points While no comprehensive AI regulatory framework has been enacted in the U.S., the use of AI is governed by many existing laws, with new laws coming into force across the U.S. In their oversight roles, boards need to be aware of the spectrum of …
Law is a noble profession, and it’s a business. Today, AI is no longer a future capability — it’s the enabler and catalyst for a fundamental shift in how law and professional services firms create value, drive top-line growth, manage risks, and earn client …
With the 2026 proxy season upon us, companies are finalizing annual meeting materials against a backdrop of shifting investor priorities, evolving engagement dynamics, and regulatory uncertainty. This alert highlights governance, disclosure, and engagement …
As we mark International Women’s Day, ISS‑Corporate takes a look at trends in women’s board representation globally among major corporations, examining how representation levels and leadership roles vary across key markets. The latest data using Governance …
Charitable giving by U.S. corporations nearly tripled over the past two decades, increasing from $13 billion in 2003 to more than $40 billion in 2024. Philanthropy has become a central part of how large firms present themselves to stakeholders and …
Converging forces of economic volatility, technological disruption, and geopolitical realignment are putting significant pressure on companies, their executives, and their non-executive leaders. To help demystify a complicated landscape, RRA combines the …
How has the SEC’s new approach to no-action requests[1] impacted the shareholder proposal landscape? It’s a question that Glass Lewis will be monitoring throughout the U.S. proxy season. With proxy season only just beginning, it’s too early to draw any …
The Declaration of Independence reflects a broader American belief that individuals are not bound to the circumstances of their birth or class in society. It is forward-looking and not wedded to the past. The pursuit of happiness—one’s chosen vocation, …
Thank you, Laura [Unger], for your introduction, and for the fine job that you have done spearheading this year’s program alongside our hosts at the Practising Law Institute. I should also like to acknowledge our many participants for being here today, …
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, March 20, 2026 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of March 13-19, 2026
The tendency for directors who did not receive majority shareholder support to remain on their boards is a longstanding and unique feature of the U.S. market. While the number of majority-unsupported elections in the U.S. has decreased over the last two …
Introduction: Why Pay-for-Performance Remains Contested Demonstrating that executive compensation is meaningfully aligned with company performance and the shareholder experience remains one of the most important, and most debated, issues in U.S. executive …
The corporate governance landscape is undergoing unprecedented changes. In the 2026 season, boards are heading into uncharted territory, with long-held governance norms upended, paradigm shifts challenging conventional wisdom, and changing investor …
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing in the United States remains at the center of a sustained legal and regulatory debate. That debate is not confined to a single forum or authority. Rather, it is playing out simultaneously across federal …
Introduction The impact of tariffs and potential tariff refunds will require companies to closely examine 2025 and 2026 incentive plan payouts to ensure fairness to management and shareholders. The unfortunate timing of both the imposition of new tariffs …
Key Points The role of proxy advisors in shareholder voting is changing, as some institutional investors take that decision-making in-house and regulators challenges the use of DEI and ESG factors in voting recommendations. Some votes may now be determined …
2025 offered a reminder, to boards and investors alike, that shareholder activism does not move in a straight line. Market volatility, best exemplified by the second-quarter turmoil surrounding “Liberation Day,” prompted many activists to pause or …
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our first Investor Advisory Committee meeting of the year. Before I make some opening remarks, let me offer the customary disclaimer that the views I express here are my own as Chairman and not necessarily …
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, March 13, 2026 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of March 6-12, 2026 Posted by Elizabeth Goldberg, Rahel Mann …
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