by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
After the SEC’s attempt to broaden shareholder access to company proxy statements was unceremoniously ended last July by a federal appellate court ruling, investors have taken the initiative to address shareholder rights on a company-by-company basis. On June 5,...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
As corporate boards continue to struggle with issues surrounding executive compensation, new rules will mean new challenges. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently adopted rules requiring national securities exchanges to adopt listing...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
A recent decision in NIACCF, Inc. v. Cold Stone Creamery, Inc., Case No. 12-20756-Civ-SCOLA, 2012 WL 1852941, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 70256 (S.D. Fla. May 21, 2012) granted Cold Stone Creamery, Inc.’s (“Cold Stone”) motion to stay pending arbitration a...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
Effective June 7, 2012, Washington became the latest state to formally amend its franchise law to conform to the FTC Rule disclosure period of 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement with, or making a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate, with no...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
On April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued Enforcement Guidance counseling employers regarding the Title VII implications of utilizing arrest and conviction records as a factor in making employment decisions. The...
