May 18, 2012 Social Media and Reg. FD: Francesca’s Holdings Former CFO Was Too “Social” in Disseminating Information

Sooner or later it was bound to happen.  The “it” in question: The dissemination of sensitive corporate information by a high ranking company officer via social media channels.  Just such an instance came to light when Francesca Holdings’ former chief financial officer was caught tweeting non-public information about the Houston-based women’s specialty retailer; hence, the addition of the word “former” in front of his title.
May 17, 2012 Rekindling an Affair

May 16, 2012 SEC Cracks Down on 379 Dormant Shell Companies

The SEC recently suspended trading in the securities of 379 dormant companies before they could be hijacked by fraudsters and used to harm investors through reverse mergers or pump-and-dump schemes.
May 14, 2012 Why Should Companies Blog?

There are LOTS of good reasons for one or more members of company leadership to blog.  These include:
May 11, 2012 What to Do When the CEO Allegedly Lies? A Look at Yahoo’s Resume Scandal

Someone padding a resume?  “I’m shocked, shocked…,” as Captain Renault might have said (for those unfamiliar with the reference, see the movie Casablanca).
May 10, 2012 Looking for Beacons of Trust

May 9, 2012 Ernst & Young Report: Early Filings Show Enhanced Transparency Around Corporate Governance Practices

According to a report by Ernst & Young, early filings reveal emerging trends in proxy statement disclosure: S&P 500 companies are showcasing shareholder outreach efforts in the area of executive compensation, demonstrating strategic board composition and tightening company messaging around key topics of investor interest.
May 7, 2012 Is Technology Exceeding Humanity?

It takes a lot of chutzpah to say this … but I disagree with Albert Einstein.  Specifically, I disagree with his quote:  “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” 

May 4, 2012 D&O Insurance Coverage Remains a Key Concern, Towers Watson Survey Finds

An increasing number of corporate directors and officers are showing more interest in the insurance programs their companies use to protect them against potential litigation, an indication they are growing concerned over the wide range of exposures confronting them, according to an annual survey by global professional services company Towers Watson (www.towerswatson.com).  The 2011 Di
May 3, 2012 CEOs: Getting Back To The Front Line
Today’s guest blogger is Andrew Goldberg, head of the change management practice at Makovsky + Company.