Departments

From the Chairman By Robert Rock
A century of progress: An invitation from “Vision 2020” prompts reflections on the advancement of women as voters and directors.

Editor's Note By Jim Kristie
The Xs and Os of fundamental governance: In a time of crisis, a smart strategy is to get back to the blocking and tackling basics.

Columnists

Quiddities By Hoffer Kaback
‘Once more unto the breach’: Here we go again with the SEC re-storming the Harfleur of proxy access.

Sutton's Laws By Gary Sutton
The gritty stuff: Heard this in your governance seminars or ISS grading sessions about what makes boards not work?

Legal Brief By Doug Raymond
When preferred and common collide: A recent Delaware case gives directors appointed by preferred shareholders a reminder of their foremost obligation.

Risk Matters By Christine Dart
What’s your fiduciary liability IQ? If it needs to be raised, and it probably does, then just follow these steps to better protect yourself.

Evidence & Perspectives By Ralph A. Walkling
Saying goodbye to broker votes: The immediate impact on director elections may not be meaningful, but potential repercussions loom.

Guest Column By Richard A. Lindenmuth
Weak links and problem directors: Know when and where trouble may lurk on the board and how to head it off — and how not to be a weak link yourself.

Directors Roster
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Roster: Tracking of 123 directors added to 99 company boards from April-June 2009.

Company Index

Director Index

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