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Restructuring watch: MethylGene uses plan of arrangement to move stateside 
23 May 2013
MethylGene Inc is moving ahead with a plan to change the company’s legal domicile from Canada to the State of Delaware…
Analysis
SoftBank would appoint "security director" to Sprint board 
22 May 2013
SoftBank Corp would appoint a "security director" to Sprint Nextel's board if its takeover bid succeeds, and would give the U.S. government the right to approve the nominee, an attempt to address security concerns raised by the proposed deal...
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Shareholders and investor groups crack down on overboarded directors  Premier Article
21 May 2013
Individuals serving in leadership roles at multiple companies have come under attack by institutional investors and shareholder groups…
Analysis
Breakingviews: Pyrrhic victory for Dimon is defeat for governance 
21 May 2013
The Pyrrhic victory Tuesday for Jamie Dimon is a defeat for governance. Just over two-thirds of JPMorgan shareholders voted to keep him as both chairman...
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Corporate governance watch: CBOE discloses director nominee’s withdrawal due to IRS scandal 
21 May 2013
On May 20, CBOE Holdings Inc disclosed in a supplement to its proxy statement that director nominee Douglas Shulman withdrew his candidacy…
Analysis
KKR selling remaining stake in Seven West Media 
21 May 2013
U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) is selling a remaining stake in Australia's Seven West Media Ltd valued at A$265 million...
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Philip Morris to pay $700 mln to buy out Carlos Slim in Mexico 
21 May 2013
Tobacco company Philip Morris International Inc said it would buy out its Mexican joint venture partner controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim, for about $700 million...
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G4S chief quits after series of embarrassments 
21 May 2013
G4S, the world's largest security group, is replacing its chief executive after a series of failures including a staffing fiasco at the 2012 London Olympics culminated in a recent profit warning...
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Blackstone, Pactera insiders make $680 mln offer 
20 May 2013
Pactera Technology International Ltd said on Monday that Blackstone Group LP <BX.N>, together with the company's management, made a $680.3 million non-binding proposal to take China's largest technology outsourcing firm private...
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Dell says cannot disclose more information to Icahn yet 
20 May 2013
Dell Inc said in a letter to suitors Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management that the company would not provide more information about itself unless the board determined that their proposal was "superior" to founder Michael Dell's...
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Review of major developments affecting mergers, acquisitions and divestitures  Premier Article
23 May 2013
In this issue of Business Law Currents, the authors review recent case law developments relating to several areas of interest to business counselors including…
Guest Authors
Regulatory watch: UK finalises mandatory say on pay laws 
22 May 2013
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 has received royal assent in the UK making “say on pay” provisions mandatory…
Analysis
Dimon keeps JPMorgan chairman title after bruising battle 
21 May 2013
Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co's outspoken chairman and chief executive, won a vote of confidence on Tuesday as shareholders decided to let him keep his chairman...
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EU watchdog unveils caps for bank bonuses 
21 May 2013
EU regulators confirmed on Tuesday that they will cap bonuses of bankers earning more than 500,000 euros a year and added other conditions to...
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EU watchdog unveils caps for bank bonuses 
21 May 2013
EU regulators confirmed on Tuesday they will cap bonuses of bankers earning more than 500,000 euros a year and added other conditions to make the pay ceiling harder to smash...
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JPMorgan investors on edge over vote on Dimon; what if they win? 
21 May 2013
As final ballots come in on a proposal to strip JPMorgan Chase & Co Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon of his chairman title, some worry about what will happen...
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JPMorgan investors on edge over vote on Dimon; what if they win? 
21 May 2013
As final ballots come in on a proposal to strip JPMorgan Chase & Co Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon of his chairman title, some worry about what will happen if shareholders win what will likely be a close vote...
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In Canada, say on pay remains a work in progress  Premier Article
17 May 2013
Despite the hopes of many public issuers, executive compensation remains a hot-button topic among regulators, the media and investors worldwide…
Analysis
Widened EU bonus cap looks more like a net 
17 May 2013
Widening the European Union bonus cap to include almost all the region's bankers could end up throttling a recovery. A new proposal from the European Banking Authority...
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Corporate governance watch: companies criticize ISS over peer group selection methodology 
17 May 2013
Recent proxy supplement filings indicate that ISS and Glass Lewis frequently differ on their say-on-pay recommendations…
Analysis
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FINRA fines LPL Financial $9 mln for email violations 
21 May 2013
LPL Financial LLC must pay a total of $9 million for significant email system failures and making misstatements to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Wall Street's watchdog...
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Social media can amplify parody-related copyright risks 
16 May 2013
Conflicting rules on to whether, and to what extent, copyrighted materials can be parodied in Europe and North America mean…
Analysis
China Mobile beefs up supervision after audit finds accounting problems 
10 May 2013
China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator by subscribers, said its unlisted parent is beefing up its internal supervision after a government audit office highlighted problems in accounting practices and internal management...
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Breakingviews: BofA's MBIA settlement more than pays for itself 
7 May 2013
Bank of America's legal settlement with bond insurer MBIA pays for itself, and then some. Agreeing to resolve disputes over losses from old toxic sludge cheered shareholders on both sides...
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Outside the ordinary course: special business at shareholder meetings requires preparation, planning  Premier Article
6 May 2013
The “meat and potatoes” of a Canadian issuer’s annual meeting of shareholders comprises three elements – the consideration of the issuer’s…
Analysis
SEC shifting post-crisis enforcement focus to client risk management, liquidity, official says  Premier Article
30 Apr 2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is shifting its enforcement unit away from credit-crisis-era cases to new market problems...
Analysis
Disclosure watch: sequestration cuts cause concern and belt-tightening in aeronautics, defense 
29 Apr 2013
Automatic cuts to federal spending initiatives, or budget sequestration, are hitting large companies hard, particularly those that rely upon…
Analysis
IPO watch: Qiwi registration statement discloses Cyprus-related risks 
26 Apr 2013
Russian online instant-payment operator Qiwi Plc filed a registration statement with the SEC in connection with its $240.4 million initial public offering…
Analysis
Investors seek dividends, issuers focus on policy concerns  Premier Article
26 Apr 2013
The current economic environment has made for a rather ironic trend, whereby cautious investors are seeking out dividend…
Analysis
Corporate governance watch: AP Twitter hack exposes corporate social media risks 
24 Apr 2013
The recent hacking of the Associated Press’s Twitter account illustrates the security risks of social media use…
Analysis
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Deutsche Bank to face more shareholder anger at annual meeting 
23 May 2013
Deutsche Bank's bosses are likely to get a grilling from shareholders on Thursday about a string of lawsuits and regulatory probes involving Germany's biggest bank...
News
Regulatory watch: UK finalises mandatory say on pay laws 
22 May 2013
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 has received royal assent in the UK making “say on pay” provisions mandatory…
Analysis
Turkcell AGM cancelled due to shareholder dispute 
22 May 2013
Turkish mobile phone company Turkcell cancelled its annual general meeting on Wednesday, the latest sign of problems stemming from a shareholder...
News
Entertaining change: Sony to look at activist's spin-off idea 
22 May 2013
Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, where a conservative corporate culture favours long-standing ties with banks...
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Shareholders and investor groups crack down on overboarded directors  Premier Article
21 May 2013
Individuals serving in leadership roles at multiple companies have come under attack by institutional investors and shareholder groups…
Analysis
Dimon keeps JPMorgan chairman title after bruising battle 
21 May 2013
Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co's outspoken chairman and chief executive, won a vote of confidence on Tuesday as shareholders decided to let him keep his chairman...
News
Corporate governance watch: Icahn discloses new Transocean director, dividend proposal fails 
17 May 2013
On May 17, Carl Icahn filed a 13D announcing that one of his nominees, Samuel Merksamer, was successful in winning a seat on…
Analysis
Activist investor says Petrogrand should exit Russia 
17 May 2013
An activist hedge fund has urged Swedish oil and gas company Petrogrand AB to drop exploration activities in Russia, explore strategic alternatives and replace...
News
Transocean chairman voted out, $2.24/shr dividend backed 
17 May 2013
Transocean Ltd said shareholders voted out Chairman Michael Talbert at the annual meeting on Friday and backed a nominee of activist investor Carl Icahn...
News
In Canada, say on pay remains a work in progress  Premier Article
17 May 2013
Despite the hopes of many public issuers, executive compensation remains a hot-button topic among regulators, the media and investors worldwide…
Analysis
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Shareholders press boards to address sustainability reporting  Premier Article
10 Apr 2013
The 2013 proxy season has underscored shareholders’ growing interest in corporate disclosures related to sustainability goals...
Analysis
Form 10K disclosure: companies concerned about climate change, air-quality regulations  Premier Article
14 Mar 2013
New regulations pertaining to climate change have the attention of major industry sectors, and, in particular, electric power and mining companies…
Analysis
Form 10K disclosure: filings reveal companies’ new civil unrest concerns  Premier Article
20 Feb 2013
The recent breakout of civil unrest in key areas around the world is significantly affecting companies’ business operations…
Analysis
Corporate governance watch: private equity investments under fire  Premier Article
26 Dec 2012
Last week, private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP announced its plan to sell its investment in Freedom Group Inc, the owner of Bushmaster Firearms…
Analysis
Energy companies disclose challenges as 2013 approaches  Premier Article
31 Oct 2012
Energy companies face ongoing regulatory and economic challenges. The industry expects some relief from the changing economic landscape, but regulatory issues…
Analysis
EU scraps gender quotas despite increasingly divergent equality legislation  Premier Article
25 Oct 2012
The European Commission has stepped back from imposing pan-European gender quotas for listed companies after suggestions that binding quotas would breach European laws…
Analysis
David Lerner's firm ordered to pay $12 mln to customers  Premier Article
22 Oct 2012
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said on Monday it had sanctioned David Lerner Associates Inc to pay about $12 million to customers that bought into a $2 billion real estate...
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SEC faces litigation risks over foreign payments rule  Premier Article
18 Oct 2012
A controversial U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule published on September 12, 2012 is being challenged by four industry groups alleging…
Analysis
Public company dealings with Canada’s First Nations  Premier Article
27 Sep 2012
For companies doing business in Canada, the establishment of effective working relationships with Canada’s aboriginal peoples can be necessary for any ongoing…
Analysis
Breakingviews: No good deed unpunished for US corporate citizens  Premier Article
13 Sep 2012
No good deed goes unpunished for U.S. corporate citizens. The likes of Apple and Whole Foods draw far more protests than rivals that pay less attention to social responsibility, new research...
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Restructuring watch: MethylGene uses plan of arrangement to move stateside 
23 May 2013
MethylGene Inc is moving ahead with a plan to change the company’s legal domicile from Canada to the State of Delaware…
Analysis
Review of major developments affecting mergers, acquisitions and divestitures  Premier Article
23 May 2013
In this issue of Business Law Currents, the authors review recent case law developments relating to several areas of interest to business counselors including…
Guest Authors
EU's Barnier wants big companies to reveal national tax bills 
23 May 2013
Large companies should disclose how much tax they pay in each country where they operate, the European Commission's top regulatory official said, in the text of a speech to be delivered on Thursday...
News
Deutsche Bank to face more shareholder anger at annual meeting 
23 May 2013
Deutsche Bank's bosses are likely to get a grilling from shareholders on Thursday about a string of lawsuits and regulatory probes involving Germany's biggest bank...
News
SoftBank would appoint "security director" to Sprint board 
22 May 2013
SoftBank Corp would appoint a "security director" to Sprint Nextel's board if its takeover bid succeeds, and would give the U.S. government the right to approve the nominee, an attempt to address security concerns raised by the proposed deal...
News
U.S. regulatory watchdog FINRA to oversee Direct Edge's surveillance 
22 May 2013
U.S. exchange operator Direct Edge has agreed to allow the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to oversee surveillance of its two stock exchanges...
News
Turkcell AGM cancelled due to shareholder dispute 
22 May 2013
Turkish mobile phone company Turkcell cancelled its annual general meeting on Wednesday, the latest sign of problems stemming from a shareholder...
News
The Irish loophole behind Apple's low tax bill 
21 May 2013
Apple's ability to shelter billions of dollars of income from tax has depended on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax code that helps the country compete with other countries for investment and jobs...
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Ex-strategist can sue UBS as whistleblower -U.S. judge 
21 May 2013
UBS AG lost a bid Tuesday to dismiss a whistle-blower lawsuit by a former commercial mortgage-backed securities strategist who said he was fired for refusing...
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Dimon clings to JPMorgan chairman title, after fight 
21 May 2013
Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co took an unusual step to fight off investors seeking more oversight of his activities - he hinted he might quit...
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