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Securities and Exchange Commission Brings Back Misconduct Admissions Policy

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Cancel culture is a hot topic in everything from celebrities to academia to sports. Impolite – or just plain offensive – actions and comments seem to be prompting public apologies and retractions from high-profile figures on an almost daily...

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Executive Compensation: Clawback to the Future

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It may seem like only yesterday to politicians, lobbyists and bankers, but the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act – more commonly known as Dodd-Frank – was signed into law 11 years ago. The legislation that was suppos...

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New EU Sustainability Reporting Standards Could Offer Blueprint for U.S.

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In the United States, the Green New Deal is a political hot-button issue. In Europe, it’s a set of policies that already have been adopted to transform the European Union’s economy and combat climate change. That includes how companies disc...

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Banks Caught in Crossfire of Culture Wars

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For decades, the close relationship between big business in the United States and the Republican Party has been a political fact of life. The cozy relationship is showing signs of fraying, however, as both sides have dived into the so-calle...

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Will Disabilities Fall Under the SEC’s Vision of Diversity?

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Researchers at Michigan State University last year published some intriguing findings on office culture. Their question: How does including employees with disabilities impact workplace productivity? Their answer: Significantly, and for the...

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