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More GCs Join Corporate Boards, but 'Legal Functionary' Stereotype Creates Headwind
“The law teaches us how to think about both sides of things, how to anticipate issues, how to see around the corner, and all of those skills are very, very important to be a valuable board member,” said ex-AbbVie Chief Legal Officer Laura Schumacher, a director of two companies.
Shareholder Sues to Block $145 Million Indentiv Sale to Vitaprotech
The suit claims the global security company has failed to disclose integral financial information to enable current shareholders assess the value of their holdings pre vs. post-sale.
Judge Dismisses Exxon Suit Against Investor, Defusing Showdown That Sparked Outrage
Federal Judge Mark Pittman ruled the case became moot after Arjuna Capital promised to withdraw the climate change shareholder proposal that had spurred the lawsuit and to never submit anything similar again.
Dentons' Project Golden Spike Reaches the End of the Line
The firm first announced its strategy for expansion in the U.S. in late 2019, via combinations with a firm in Pittsburgh and another in the Midwest. Three more followed, but the last addition was over three years ago.