Litigation over shareholder proposals hit a high after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would temporarily step aside from overseeing the process. But as public companies finalize their proxy materials, attorneys who represent investors are warning that executives are risking more than a lawsuit if they leave shareholder proposals off the final ballot.
Litigation over shareholder proposals hit a high after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would temporarily step aside from overseeing the process. But as public companies finalize their proxy materials, attorneys who represent investors are warning that executives are risking more than a lawsuit if they leave shareholder proposals off the final ballot.
