Foley is proud to be a Sponsor of the Directors Forum 2007, to be held Sunday, January 21 through Tuesday, January 23 at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice on the campus of the University of San Diego. The Directors Forum 2007 uniquely brings together 50 leaders in corporate governance – including institutional investors, companies, academia and government – in a dialogue about the most current, leading corporate governance issues. The conference is designed to foster interaction between speakers and attendees, and it provides participants ample opportunity to network with other leaders.
Topics will include:
- Access to Director Nominations and Majority Vote/Proxy Rule Changes
- Board/Corporate Social Responsibility – New, Tough Issues
- Audit Committee – 404/PCAOB Changing Priorities
- Hedgefunds: Their Influence in Corporate Governance
- Hot Topics & Current Issues in Corporate Governance
- Conducting Effective Executive Sessions of the Board
- Emerging Practices in Executive Compensation
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November 2024 Midwest Cyber Security Alliance Meeting | Resilience Awakens: Tapping Into Your Inner Force for Managing Stress Effectively
Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, for a very special Midwest Cyber Security Alliance meeting offering a unique, interactive approach to mental wellness, helping professionals thrive in high-stress environments like cybersecurity.
11 November 2024
Manufacturing Industry Advisor
Foley Automotive Update
Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. Contact the authors, your Foley relationship partner, or our Automotive Team to discuss and learn more.
11 November 2024
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
Recent California Federal Court Decision Indicates That Determining Whether an Employment Agreement Illegally Restrains Lawful Employment Can Be a Fact-Intensive Inquiry Requiring Discovery
In a recent decision issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, a federal court in California was tasked with determining whether dismissal of a cause of action for tortious interference with contract at the outset of a case is appropriate where the underlying contract arguably contained restrictive covenants in violation of California Business & Professions Code section 16600.