Covington Discusses Surprising Support for Corporate Political-Disclosure Shareholder Proposals

Shareholder proposals on political issues—particularly lobbying spending disclosure and campaign finance issues—have been a common part of the proxy landscape for some time now. This proxy season, proposals seeking greater transparency around corporate political spending had surprising success compared to …

Delaware’s Agency Problem

Delaware occupies a central place in American corporate governance. Its corporate code, judiciary, and bar are widely respected for their expertise and responsiveness. Over the years, Delaware has earned a reputation as the jurisdiction of choice for public companies and …