Departments

From the Chairman By Robert Rock
Paradigm Lost: The presumption may be that capitalism has failed, but don’t give up just yet or it could be paradise lost forever.

Editor's Note By Jim Kristie
An awesome stat: Our Directors Roster reports a record-busting number of women being elected to boards.

Columnists

Quiddities By Hoffer Kaback
The Full Monty: Following the logic of full disclosure, everything you might need to know about a CEO.

Sutton's Laws By Gary Sutton
Pass the Tums, please: A brush with backdated options shows how precarious board service can be.

Legal Brief By Doug Raymond
Option repricing challenges: Directors need to weigh many competing considerations when deciding what is in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders.

Risk Matters By Evan Rosenberg
The best time to renew D&O coverage? Now. In this especially challenging period, take these steps to ensure you have the protection you need and deserve.

Evidence & Perspectives By Ralph A. Walkling
Natural partners in a necessary partnership: With new legislation looming, the arm-in-arm relationship of academic research and business practice is more vital than ever.

Big Deal By Bill Roman
M&A thought process in turbulent times: The board’s advice and consent on deal making over the next 12 months should be finely tuned to these three guideposts.

Directors Roster
Sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles

Roster: Tracking of 101 directors added to 87 company boards
from January to March 2009.

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