Monthly Archives: June 2026
Proxy Contests and Corporate Control: Legal Strategies When Shareholders Challenge Management
Public companies occasionally face situations in which shareholders seek to challenge existing management or alter the composition of the board of directors. These disputes, commonly known as proxy contests or proxy fights, represent one of the most visible forms of shareholder activism. They occur when competing groups attempt to persuade shareholders to vote their… Read More »
Shareholder Proposals Under SEC Rule 14a-8: When Companies Must Include Investor Demands in Proxy Statements
Public companies operate in an environment where shareholders increasingly expect transparency, accountability, and meaningful influence over corporate governance. One of the most important mechanisms through which shareholders can raise concerns or advocate for policy changes is the shareholder proposal process governed by SEC Rule 14a-8. This rule, adopted under Section 14 of the Securities… Read More »
SEC Proxy Rules Explained: What Public Companies Must Disclose to Shareholders
For publicly traded companies, communication with shareholders is governed by a complex set of federal securities regulations designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and informed investor decision-making. Among the most important of these rules are the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proxy regulations, which control how companies solicit shareholder votes on corporate matters. These regulations arise… Read More »
Understanding Rule 144: When and How Restricted Securities Can Be Resold Without SEC Registration
For shareholders, executives, early investors, and affiliates of public companies, Rule 144 is one of the most important resale safe harbors in federal securities law. It is frequently referenced, often misunderstood, and sometimes treated as if it were an automatic permission slip to sell restricted or control securities. It is not. Rule 144 provides… Read More »
