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Elliott Management vote at Phillips 66

Blog

· May 16, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Not a drill - Elliott set for rare vote at Phillips 66

By Simon Roughneen

Elliott Management’s push for four seats on the board of U.S. oil major Phillips 66 looks increasingly likely to go all the way to a shareholder vote on May 21, a relatively rare experience for the activist, which has made a habit of settling thanks to its reputation.

People in office illustrating the board code

Blog

· May 15, 2025

· 17 min read

Board-meeting etiquette: Abiding by the “board code”

By Kezia Farnham

In every boardroom, there is a certain board meeting etiquette to abide by. Ensure you're following the 'board code' properly with these best practices.

A board member being sacked after reaching grounds for removing a board member

Blog

· May 14, 2025

· 16 min read

Understanding grounds for removing a board member (with sample letter)

By Kezia Farnham

Discover the key grounds for removing a board member, plus insights on term limits, resignations, and best practices for board transitions.

experts risk management for mission-driven boards

Blog

· May 14, 2025

· 12 min read

Experts share their thoughts on risk management for mission-driven boards

By Jennifer Rose Hale

Experts share their insights on the evolving role of public facing board members in risk management and building organizational resilience.

A corporate board director

Blog

· May 12, 2025

· 14 min read

How much do board members make? A complete guide to board compensation

By Kezia Farnham

Trying to figure out how much board directors get paid can be complicated, but it differs from industry to industry and size of the company.

Interview with White & Case

Blog

· May 9, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: White & Case on its expansion to a tri-continental shareholder engagement practice

By Antoinette Giblin

Earlier this year, White & Case expanded its team to become a tri-continental shareholder engagement practice. Below, DMI discusses the evolving global activism landscape in the U.S., Europe and Asia with New York-based partner Richard Brand, London-based partner Tom Matthews and Tokyo-based partner Nels Hansen, who lead the U.S., U.K./Europe and Asia practices, respectively.

Members of the nom gov committee discussing board composition

Blog

· May 8, 2025

· 13 min read

The role of the nom/gov committee

By Kezia Farnham

The role of the nom/gov committee strongly contribute to the quality of the board and its other board committees as well as corporate governance efforts.

Board training regulations: what public boards need to know

Blog

· May 7, 2025

· 9 min read

Board training regulations: what public boards need to know

By Kristin Karel

Discover the latest regulations for public board training, including state mandates, tips for compliance and how technology can help streamline the process.

A corporate secretary viewing the approval of meeting minutes

Blog

· May 7, 2025

· 11 min read

Approval of meeting minutes: Examples and best practices

By Kezia Farnham

The approval of meeting minutes enhances communication and accountability between board members. Learn about approving meeting minutes with examples and best practices.

diligent partner program

Blog

· May 6, 2025

· 5 min read

Diligent expands its partner program with six powerhouse additions: Accion Labs, A-LIGN, Compet-e, CyberData Pros., Optiv + ClearShark and RISCPoint

By Michele Steinmetz

These strategic alliances will significantly enhance Diligent’s ability to deliver cutting-edge GRC solutions to a broader range of customers, spanning diverse regions and industries.

corporate directors participating in a board meeting

Blog

· May 5, 2025

· 14 min read

Effective board meetings: 20 key board meeting best practices

By Meghan Day

Learn how to conduct effective board meetings with board meeting best practices, including tips for board meeting procedures and making effective decisions.

Market turbulence in proxy season

Blog

· May 2, 2025

· 3 min read

Navigating Market Turbulence During Proxy Season

By Antoinette Giblin

The following takeaways were taken from Diligent Market Intelligence's recent webinar; Navigating Market Turbulence, held on April 30, 2025.

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