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Advisory Proxy Resolutions Are More Important Than Ever

By Karl Sandstrom and Bruce Freed November 20, 2025 by renholding

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy observed in the Citizens United decision that shareholders of publicly traded companies could employ the procedures of corporate democracy to ensure that shareholder value was not diverted to political causes and candidates that they …

Commissioners Testify on SEC Oversight: Wall Street’s Cop on the Beat

By Jay Clayton September 26, 2019 by renholding

Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today [September 24] about the work of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission or agency).[1]

Overview—The SEC’s

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SEC Commissioner Discusses the Proxy Process

By Elad L. Roisman March 20, 2019 by renholding

Today, I will talk about the proxy process. But, before I segue into any substance, this is a good time for me to provide my first standard disclaimer: My views and remarks are my own, and do not necessarily represent …

SEC Chair Talks Rulemaking Over the Past Year and the Road Ahead

By Jay Clayton December 7, 2018 by renholding

For many, December is a time to reflect on the past year and to look forward to what the New Year may bring. I believe organizations also should mark milestones, take stock of what has been done and what needs

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Advisory Proxy Resolutions Are More Important Than Ever

Commissioners Testify on SEC Oversight: Wall Street’s Cop on the Beat

Overview—The SEC’s

SEC Commissioner Discusses the Proxy Process

SEC Chair Talks Rulemaking Over the Past Year and the Road Ahead