Are Corporations Required to Act Like Sociopaths?

August 13, 2019 All Industries

The latest salvo in the debate over the role of the corporation in society was struck by Jamie Gamble, a former lawyer for the insurance company American Insurance Group during the financial crisis and beyond. He proposed in an essay that modern executives are “legally obligated to act like sociopaths,” because of settled law for most corporate charters that puts shareholder rights above employees, the environment, customers and the community at large.

The Trouble with ESG

August 13, 2019 All Industries

“ESG” investing sounds like a great idea. Who can argue with steering your company toward environmental, social and governance practices that reflect the greater good?

But for a company ready to formalize its commitment to ESG, the problem is defining what it means and what qualifies.

Making ESG a Priority

August 13, 2019 All Industries

Deciding on the right environmental, social and governance approach for your company isn’t easy. Investors expect directors and executive teams at publicly traded companies to understand environmental and social risks and opportunities, according to Martyn Chapman, head of strategy for Nasdaq governance solutions, in a recent video.

Private Equity: Deal or No Deal?

July 30, 2019 Healthcare

Private equity is on the prowl for good deals in the healthcare space right now. There’s a lot of competition and money searching for an investment opportunity. Sometimes, those opportunities involve public companies looking to go private.

Surveying Cybersecurity

July 15, 2019

Al Dominick, CEO of DirectorCorps, interviews key industry leaders about the latest cyber threats, and how corporate leaders can work with the government once a data breach has occurred.