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Many investors and governance experts believe that “skin in the game” of managers, i.e.

Firms with strong corporate governance are often likened to democracies.

The past two decades have witnessed dramatic changes to the boards of directors of U.S. public corporations.

In appraisal cases, shareholders have the right to have a judge determine the “fair value” of their shares.  These cases bring econo

Policymakers and investors around the world have been increasingly emphasizing the importance of effective corporate governance systems.

Endowment funds are repositories for gifts and operating surpluses generated by non-profit organizations.  Often described by their

Freezeout tender offers are offers by the controlling shareholders to purchase all publically traded shares.

Large investors often have market power in private equity markets, such as in venture capital, growth capital, or private placements.

It has become a familiar refrain post-Enron and post-2008 Financial Crisis that to be truly effective, the board of directors of a compan