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executive compensation
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Law & Economics Prof Blog
Chu et al.: Evidence for the CYA Theory of Compensation Consultants
By BDG
"Do Compensation Consultants Enable Higher CEO Pay? New Evidence from Recent Disclosure Rule Changes" JENNY CHU, University of Cambridge - Judge Business SchoolJONATHAN FAASSE, University of Cambridge - Judge Business SchoolP. RAGHAVENDRA RAU, University…
The Securities Edge
Warren vs. SEC
Unless you’ve been off the grid, you’ve surely read about the kerfuffle between Senator Elizabeth Warren and SEC Chair Mary Jo White (here’s an example). It seems that Senator Warren…
Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest
SEC Staff Releases Analysis Related to Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules
By Mark D. Wood, Mark J. Reyes
On June 4, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Staff) released analysis related to its proposed rules for pay ratio disclosure, which analysis evaluates the potential effects of…
Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
Some Thoughts on the SEC’s Proposed Pay-Versus-Performance Rules
By Leslie N. Silverman, Arthur H. Kohn, Mary E. Alcock
On April 29, 2015 the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the issuance of proposed rules requiring issuers to disclose information that shows the relationship between executive compensation and the financial…
Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
Current Status of Dodd-Frank Executive Compensation Rulemaking
Based on the SEC's Spring 2015 rulemaking agenda, issuers are getting additional breathing room on certain of the unfinalized executive compensation provisions under the Dodd-Frank Act. While there is no…
Executive Compensation Law Blog
Back To The Future – Should Stock Incentive Plans Impose Grant Limits on Non-Employee Director Awards?
On April 30, 2015, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware rendered an important case decision in a procedural matter dealing with the equity compensation of non-employee members…
The Securities Edge
Crazy is as crazy does – compensation run amok?
As we approach the end of the 2015 peak proxy season, the annual parade of articles and studies of executive compensation has begun. To no one’s surprise (at least not…
Corporate and Securities Law
ISS Reports on Compensation Trends
Pensions and Benefits
High Pay Centre: “No Routine Riches”
The High Pay Centre, well known in the UK for its opposition to the trend for higher executive pay, published its latest report on Wednesday. The catchy title “No Routine…
Executive Compensation Law Blog
Finally! SEC Proposes New Pay for Performance Disclosure Regulations
On April 29, 2015, in accordance with Section 953(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Reform Act”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued…