Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored EnterprisesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Role of Attorneys in Corporate Governance
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored EnterprisesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Corporate Lawyers and Corporate Governance
Author: Joan LoughreyPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139496484
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This assessment of the corporate governance role of corporate lawyers in the UK analyses the extent to which lawyers can and should act as gatekeepers, counsellors and reputational intermediaries. Focusing on external and in-house lawyers' roles in both dispersed share-ownership and owner-managed companies, Joan Loughrey highlights the conflicts of interest that are endemic in corporate representation and examines how lawyers should respond when corporate agents provide instructions contrary to the company client's interests. She also considers the legitimacy of 'creative compliance', the ethical arguments for and against lawyers prioritising the public interest over their clients' interests, and their exposure to liability if they fail to perform a corporate governance role. Finally, she considers whether the reforms to the legal profession will promote the lawyer's corporate governance role and advances suggestions for reform.
The Role of Independent Directors in Corporate Governance
Author: Bruce F. DravisPublisher:
ISBN: 9781634251419
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Updated and expanded, this second edition provides directors--and attorneys advising directors--with information on the policies and underlying issues that shape director fiduciary duties and the other corporate governance requirements. It describes the legal and economic context in which these governance requirements arise, and also outlines the implementation details that can affect specific governance related decisions. It also includes sample summary materials in the form of PowerPoint presentations to use as starting points to prepare training or explanatory sessions before a board or management.
The Role of Attorneys in Corporate Governance
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored EnterprisesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Law of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Author: Geoffrey P. MillerPublisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543815995
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1243
Book Description
Geoffrey Miller’s The Law of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance is widely credited for introducing a new field of legal studies. Compliance and its related subjects of governance and risk management are major sources of jobs and also important developments in legal practice. The billions of dollars of fines paid over the past decade and the burgeoning and seemingly never-ending parade of compliance and risk management breakdowns – recently including the Wells Fargo sales practices scandal, the Volkswagen emissions cheat, and the Boeing 737 MAX crisis – all attest to the importance of the issues treated in this readable and timely book. New to the Third Edition: Comprehensive updates on recent developments New treatment of compliance failures: Wells Fargo account opening scandal, Volkswagen emissions cheat, important developments in Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. New treatment of risk management failures: the Boeing 737 MAX scandal. Professors and students will benefit from: Clear, concise definitions Fun and interesting problems Real-world perspective from an author who has been involved both as a scholar and as a member of a corporate board of directors Highly readable and interesting writing Text boxes containing key concepts and definitions Realistic problems for class discussion and analysis
The Roles and Motivations of Key Players in Corporate Governance Cases
Author: Aspatore BooksPublisher: Aspatore Books
ISBN: 9781596227347
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"The Roles and Motivations of Key Players in Corporate Governance Cases is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for better understanding the players involved in negotiating, settling, and litigating corporate governance disputes. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of corporate governance and compliance law, discussing the importance of establishing a positive client/attorney relationship, overcoming challenges, and formulating an effective case strategy. These top lawyers give tips on determining the client's ultimate goals, assessing risks, avoiding common mistakes, and implementing cohesive strategies. Additionally, these leaders offer advice on preparing for litigation, keeping abreast of trends, and finding creative solutions in a variable area of law. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the g
Best Practices for Corporate Governance and Compliance
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780314200037
Category : Corporate governance
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Best Practices for Corporate Governance and Compliance is an authoritative, insiders perspective on helping companies to mitigate risk through effective compliance. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nations leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the key governance responsibilities for corporations and executives and offer best practices for addressing those responsibilities through effective compliance programs. These top lawyers reveal their advice on how to overcome the common challenges associated with compliance by involving top-level management, strategically appropriating resources for compliance, and evaluating and updating programs regularly. From working with in-house counsel and managing relationships with outside auditors to understanding the extent of attorney-client privilege and evaluating the benefits of cooperation with the government, these authors address key concerns in both conducting internal investigations and responding to government investigations. Additionally, the current enforcement environment and trends in corporate governance and compliance are discussed.
The Role of Independent Directors in Corporate Governance
Author: Bruce F. DravisPublisher:
ISBN: 9781634251426
Category : Corporate governance
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Winning Legal Strategies for Corporate Governance
Author: Aspatore BooksPublisher:
ISBN: 9781596222175
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Inside the Minds: Winning Legal Strategies for Corporate Governance is an authoritative, insider's perspective on one of the most complex—and costly—legal issues for businesses. Featuring chairs and partners representing some of the nation's leading firms, this book is a practical guide for executives, board members, and employees at all levels for understanding the laws behind corporate governance (from Sarbanes-Oxley to securities law) and implementing customized sets of best practices to ensure compliance. The eleven seasoned attorneys in this book offer analysis of the current regulatory framework and adaptable strategies for meeting its demands and avoiding external investigations, including criminal inquiries. From establishing codes of ethics and employee education programs to the internal audit process and responding to allegations, readers will walk away with a better understanding of the various components of corporate governance and how to proactively tackle the challenges they present. Included are several useful sample documents that, combined with the expert advice captured in each chapter, make Winning Legal Strategies for Corporate Governance an indispensable business resource. About Inside the Minds: Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.Table of Contents: Cynthia M. Krus, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP—CLEARING THE HURDLES: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NEW CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ENVIRONMENT; Benjamin R. Civiletti & Geoffrey R. Garinther, Venable LLP— INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS AFTER SARBANES-OXLEY; Kevin T. Abikoff, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP—AWAKENING THE CORPORATE CONSCIENCE; David J. Berger, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati— CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: WHAT IS IT? (AND DO WE CARE?); M. Ridgway Barker, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP—PROTECTING AND ADVANCING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY; Neil Falis & Randy Eaddy, Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP— UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE BACKSTAGE ROLE OF COMMON SENSE FOR CLIENTS AND ADVISORS; Benjamin F. Stephens, Stoel Rives LLP— A BUSINESS LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE; Scott M. Stanton, Morrison & Foerster LLP—PERSONAL LIABILITY ISSUES IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; Cathy Fleming, Edwards & Angell LLP—CORPORATE INTEGRITY AUDITS AND PREVENTING THE CRIMINAL INQUIRY.
Gatekeepers
Author: John C. Coffee Jr.Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191516066
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
In the wake of a series of corporate governance disasters in the US and Europe which have gained almost mythic status - Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Adelphia, HealthSouth, Parmalat - one question has not yet been addressed. A number of 'gatekeeping' professions - auditors, attorneys, securities analysts, credit-rating agencies - exist to guard against these governance failures. Yet clearly these watchdogs did not bark while corporations were looted and destroyed. But why not? To answer these questions, a more detailed investigation is necessary that moves beyond journalism and easy scapegoating, and examines the evolution, responsibilities, and standards of these professions. John C. Coffee Jr, world-renowned Professor of Corporate Law, examines how these gatekeeping professions developed, to what degree they failed, and what reforms are feasible. Above all, this book examines the institutional changes and pressures that caused gatekeepers to underperform or neglect their responsibilities, and focuses on those feasible changes that can restore gatekeepers as the loyal agents of investors. This informed and readable view of the players on the contemporary business stage will be essential reading for investors, professionals, executives and business academics concerned with issues of good governance.