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Professor Curtis Milhaupt has submitted two fascinating papers to BDTI,oneof which may present guidance for Japan:
The Evolution of Hostile Takeover Reigimes in Developed and Emerging Markets
http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/x3kuo5ry
Economically Benevolent Dictators: Lessons for Developing Economies
These timely documents were uploaded to our Data Libary.
Evaluating the Tone at the Top: Practical Suggestions for Auidt Committees http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/w0tn1fd5
Is Fair Value Changing? FASB and IASB Issue Substantially Converged Requirements for Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/owi5j69x
The recent publications from Paul Hastingswere uploaded to ourData Library.
UK Securities Law Update Q1 2011 http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/yvrpd9ib
Delaware Chancery Court Rules that a Reverse Triangular Merger May Constitue an Assignment by Operation of Law http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/ua3c012w
This report released by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. is available at: http://www.skadden.com/content/Publications/Publications2397_0.pdf
Professor Curtis Milhaupt of Columbia Law School, an expert on Japanese and comparative law, has produced an insightful and succinct analysis of the TEPCO legal situation that puts it all in globalcontext, entitled The Governance Meltdown.
The presentation is available intheJapanese Law folder of the Data Library, Academic sub-section.
The Japan Association of Corporate Directors has released a report outlining guidlines and standards for nominating independent directors. The report is in Japanese and is available (along with a summary) at the following links:
BDTIoffers a low-cost E-Learning course that has two modules, one on key Japanese company law topics, and one on corporate governance theory and practice. This convenient, easy-to-follow course is designed for a broad range of users.*Feel free to download our flyer on the course at the link belowand send it to anyone you think may be interested!
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) has released new viewpoints relating to shareholder voting and other rights, and the reporting of investment performance by investment trusts and other funds:
Establish a System that Enables Beneficial Shareholders to Exercise Shareholder Rights
http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/8cegwh0q
Improve Performance Results
ISS has published a collection of essays entitled 25 for 25: Observations on the Past, Present, and Future of Corporate Governance In Celebration of ISS’ 25th Anniversary. The publication is here:
My firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, has launched a corporate governance blog. This has a particular focus on U.S. corporate governance issues. The link is here: