Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds IFS analysis also finds male-managed companies were more likely to have victim of abuse leave company

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

#CorpGov #WorkplaceSafety #SexualHarassment
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IFS analysis also finds male-managed companies were more likely to have victim of abuse leave company

Bank of America agrees to pay $105 million to settle Epstein-related lawsuit The Bank of America has agreed to pay $US72.5 million ($105.3 million) to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court reco...

The Bank of America has agreed to pay $US72.5 million ($105.3 million) to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by #JeffreyEpstein

#CorpGov #Banking #Risk suspicious financial transactions

USA
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Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of SB21 Provisions Providing Safe Harbors for Controlling Stockholder Transactions corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2026/03/14/d... #CorpGov #DelawareCourt

From Corporate Disenfranchisement to Shared Capitalism Corporate Disenfranchisement reveals why shareholders often lack true influence despite having formal rights in governance structures.

From Corporate Disenfranchisement to Shared Capitalism www.corpgov.net/2026/03/from... Sergio Alberto Gramitto Ricci & Christina Sautter, describe the “rights–power gap.” I discuss possible solutions. #corpgov #corporategovernance #ESG

AFL players will no longer have head trauma included within their superannuation plan.

#SportsGov #CorpGov #Risk #Insurance #AthleteSafety #BrainInjury

Australian Rules Football
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#ChildSafety #ChildProtection #ChildSexualExploitation #CorpGov #ConsumerProtection

Meta ordered to pay $538m in US trial over child exploitation claims The verdict marks the first time a jury has ruled on such claims against Meta, as the company faces a wave of lawsuits over how its platforms affect young people's mental health.

Meta ordered to pay $375m in US trial over child exploitation claims

#CorpGov

he verdict marks the first time a jury has ruled on such claims against Meta, as the company faces a wave of lawsuits over how its platforms affect young people's #MentalHealth.
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The New Rules of Board Succession – Public Company Series Podcast

In thia episode of The Public Company Series Podcast, I sit down with Jane Edison Stevenson and Claudia Pici Morris of KornFerry to explore board leadership succession. #corpgov publiccompanyseries.com/podcast/the-...

The prolonged conflict with its unionized workforce makes us deeply concerned of the board’s pattern of not fulfilling its commitments to investors to address the labor unrest at Starbucks. We continue to urge shareholders to vote against Directors Knudstorp and Ford on March 25. #corpgov (2/3)

Starbucks Union Proposes New Contract Terms, Looks to Reopen Negotiations Starbucks Workers United said that it is requesting a contract with a minimum starting wage of $17 an hour, plus 4% annual raises.

Starbucks Workers United has proposed new contract terms, and the union is in talks with $SBUX to return to the bargaining table following a strike last November. We believe better board oversight is needed after prolonged negotiations. Vote against directors Knudstorp and Ford. #CorpGov

Starbucks shareholders push to oust board members over stalled union talks Board members Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford face scrutiny for the coffee chain’s ongoing labor dispute

“You do not simply simplify oversight of a risk that’s getting worse. You should be strengthening it." The SOC Investment Group and other investors encourage shareholders to vote AGAINST Starbucks Directors Ford and Knudstorp due to the board's U-turn on labor relations oversight. #CorpGov

Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.

The prolonged battle between Starbucks and its unionized baristas poses a potential roadblock to Starbucks as it attempts a turnaround of its sluggish U.S. business. Better board oversight is needed. Vote against Knudstorp and Ford on March 25. #CorpGov #LaborRights

Unlocking Value: The High-Stakes of Navigating Corporate Spinoffs – Public Company Series Podcast

Listen to my discussion with Rama Variankaval, Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Advisory at JP Morgan, about the governance and strategic considerations involved in spinning off a business into a standalone public company. publiccompanyseries.com/podcast/unlo... #corpgov

How different levels of employee ownership performance relate to the valuation of U.S. firms according to the latest research.
#corpgov #ESOT #ESOP #employeeownerhip #workerownership #productivity #incentives #ownership

Starbucks may be neglecting labor dispute risks, shareholder proxy firms warn Starbucks may be neglecting the financial and reputational risks that stem from ​labor disputes, two proxy advisory firms are warning shareholders.

Proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis have flagged concerns that the Starbucks board may not have sufficient board oversight of the company’s management of labor relations. The board recently dissolved the labor focused EPCI committee, despite continued labor controversies. #CorpGov

Aboriginal body gets court win in illegal logging case A state-owned forestry company has avoided a fine for illegal logging but will still have to pay nearly half a million dollars to the affected Indigenous body.

An Aboriginal corporation will receive $450,000 from a state forestry corporation as a penalty for illegal logging.

#CorpGov #NFP
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Why the Nominating Committee Holds the Keys to Governance – Public Company Series Podcast

Corporate governance starts with the board. Board governance starts with the nominating and governance committee. Listen on the latest episode of The Public Company Series Podcast. #corpgov publiccompanyseries.com/podcast/why-...

Corporate boards are on notice now, despite our Star court defeat, says ASIC Former Star Entertainment directors were let off the hook last week, but the high-stakes Federal Court judgment still raises the bar on board behaviour, says the corporate watchdog.

Corporate boards are on notice now, despite our Star court defeat, says ASIC

#CorpGov #DirectorsDuties

Australia
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Adam Smith, Capitalism and Employee Ownership From Adam Smith’s small proprietors to global corporations, capitalism now needs broader employee ownership within shareholder governance.

Adam Smith’s insights into ownership and incentives illuminate the next evolution of capitalism. Expanding employee ownership reconnects productivity, responsibility, and prosperity. www.corpgov.net/2026/03/adam... #corpgov #ESOP #employeeownership #democracy

Glass Lewis recommends voting against Starbucks director over ‘board-level E&S oversight’ Proxy adviser's recommendation follows coffee giant's decision to disband environmental, partner and community impact committee.

Glass Lewis recommends investors vote AGAINST Starbucks Director and Nominating and Governance committee chair Beth Ford, citing that the board has failed to codify a meaningful level of oversight of, and accountability for, material environmental and social impacts. #CorpGov

#CorpGov

Right to Cure After Hammann: Fair Process Reduces Litigation Right to Cure proposals have moved from a reform idea in 2024 to basic governance hygiene in 2026 to avoid what should be frivolous lawsuits.

Right to Cure proposals have moved from a reform idea in 2024 to basic governance hygiene in 2026 to avoid what should be frivolous lawsuits. www.corpgov.net/2026/03/righ... #corpgov #ESG

The Handbook of System-level Investing: How Experts Worth Trillions of Dollars are Rethinking Investing The Handbook of System-level Investing: How Experts Worth Trillions of Dollars are Rethinking Investing [Lukomnik, Jon, Burckart, William] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Handbook of System-level Investing: How Experts Worth Trillions of Dollars are Rethinking Investing

Miniver Press is delighted to announce our latest, a brilliant collection about system-level investing. #corpgov #investing #StockMarket

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Intel Shifts to Engineering Leadership as Veteran Chair Steps Down Intel elects Dr. Craig Barratt as independent board chair, replacing Frank Yeary after 17 years. The change signals a shift toward engineering-led governance.

Intel Shifts to Engineering Leadership as Veteran Chair Steps Down

#Intel #Semiconductors #TechNews #AusNews #ChipWar #CorpGov

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How AI is Already Being Used in the Boardroom – Public Company Series Podcast

Could AI give boards tools to help them do their jobs better, particularly by narrowing the information gap between boards and management, which I see as the biggest weak spot in #corpgov? Listen here. com/podcast/how-ai-is-already-being-used-in-the-boardroom/

Commercial childcare operators fight to survive as parents head for exits after scandal Major financial backers including superannuation giants are also cutting their exposure to the sector.

Commercial #Childcare operators fight to survive as parents head for exits after scandal

#CorpGov #Risk #ChildSafety #Safeguarding #ChildProtection

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Inpex emissions 'systematically underestimated' since 2018, report finds An independent review into oil and gas company Inpex has found widespread and persistent failures in how emissions were calculated, recorded and reported, dating back to the start of production in 201...

Inpex toxic emissions, including benzene, toluene and other volatile organic compounds 'systematically underestimated' since 2018, report finds

#CorpGov

Environmental groups are calling for a public inquiry into Inpex's operations.

Australia
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#EpsteinFiles #EpsteinClass #Coverup #CorpGov

USA

Article by the Boston Globe Spotlight Team - paywalled.

SOC Investment Group Engages Target's board on Company Surveillance and Immigration Enforcement Response — SOC Investment Group Read the full letter here.

The SOC Investment Group has sent a letter to Target requesting the Board of Directors to disclose Target's surveillance practices and if Target shares any surveillance data with ICE or other law enforcement entities, as well as how Target intends to protect their employees. #corpgov

Board Compensation Committees: Can Compensation Lead Culture? – Public Company Series Podcast

Ep 5 of The Public Company Series Podcast is available now. Blair Jones and Todd Sirras of SemlerBrossy join me to to explore how comp committees are evolving to oversee workforce strategy, culture, talent development, and organizational readiness. #corpgov publiccompanyseries.com/podcast/boar...