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executive compensation
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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
Rethinking Compensation Disclosure
By Michael J. Albano, Julia L. Petty, Julia M. Rozenblit, Gretchen Dougherty
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2026. Explore all topics or download the PDF. A number of changes to executive compensation disclosure may occur in…
Market Edge
Executive compensation for foreign private issuers: Key reporting and tax issues to consider
By Sanjay Shirodkar, Keith Ranta, Rita Patel, Gina Lee
Foreign private issuers (FPIs) have recently faced scrutiny from regulators in the United States. As discussed in a previous Market Edge blog, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul…
Cohen & Buckmann Insights
Cohen & Buckmann Turns 10: Celebrate Our Anniversary With Us
By Sandra Cohen
Ten years ago, Cohen & Buckmann was founded on a core principle shaped by Wall Street experience: that the most sophisticated executive compensation and employee benefits advice should not be…
BuildSmart
“Prioritizing the Warfighter” Executive Order: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
By Paul Ney, Jonathan "Jack" Harrington
On January 7, 2026, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14372 entitled “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting.” The order marks a decisive shift in federal defense procurement policy: Production…
The Law and Other Anomalies
Musk–the One Not in Perfume
Elon moved Tesla from Delaware to Texas; the fight he had in Delaware courts is still continuing–why? One of my law partners attempted to explain the history of the fight…
Known Trends
SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues Updated CDIs: Highlights
On January 23, 2026, the Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a series of updates to its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs). These revisions—covering proxy solicitation practices,…
Beyond the First 100 Days
President Trump Issues Executive Order “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting”
Defense contractors must prepare for the Secretary of War’s review of contract performance and potential imposition of limits on dividends, stock buybacks, and executive compensation. By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle…
Public Company Advisory Blog
Quick Takes from SRI 2026
By Publisher
At this year’s SRI, a few themes popped up in panels across a range of topics: disclosure trends; governance priorities; and frequently discussed interpretive questions. IPO Comment Letter Timing: Still…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Dutch proposal to narrow the bonus cap
By Nikolai de Koning, Selma Jonker
On 13 January 2026, the Dutch House of Representatives received a new amendment proposing to narrow the application of the Dutch 20% variable remuneration cap. Under the current regime, the…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
After Musk, Delaware Ends One Drama but Walks into Another
Elon Musk finally has his 2018 Tesla pay package back. The Delaware Supreme Court has spoken. The saga that consumed years of litigation, untold judicial energy, and more Twitter commentary…