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Any time you separate economic interest from voting interests, it leads to all kinds of problems. It lessens the accountability. I haven't heard of any good reason for dual-class stock. I think the proposal will strike a chord with a lot of people. - Charles Elson Quotes

Any time you separate economic interest from voting interests, it leads to all kinds of problems. It lessens the accountability. I haven't heard of any good reason for dual-class stock. I think the proposal will strike a chord with a lot of people.

Because of a greater focus on governance, the resignation of a director certainly has a greater weight attached to it. Boards have greater power. In the past, directors just faded into the sunset. - Charles Elson Quotes

Because of a greater focus on governance, the resignation of a director certainly has a greater weight attached to it. Boards have greater power. In the past, directors just faded into the sunset.

No director anywhere from this point on would want to put themselves through this kind of ordeal that the directors at Disney just went through for eight years. Now boards realize they must be more independent and circumspect. - Charles Elson Quotes

No director anywhere from this point on would want to put themselves through this kind of ordeal that the directors at Disney just went through for eight years. Now boards realize they must be more independent and circumspect.

Given the fact that the 'withhold' campaign at Disney is what started this whole brouhaha, I think it's appropriate that Disney adopt this standard, ... I don't believe this makes them a leader in corporate governance practices though I view it as a positive. - Charles Elson Quotes

Given the fact that the 'withhold' campaign at Disney is what started this whole brouhaha, I think it's appropriate that Disney adopt this standard, ... I don't believe this makes them a leader in corporate governance practices though I view it as a positive.

Since severance packages generally are contractual, the issue is not the size of the severance package. The issue is why was the original employment contract structured to allow such a severance package? And that responsibility rests in the board. - Charles Elson Quotes

Since severance packages generally are contractual, the issue is not the size of the severance package. The issue is why was the original employment contract structured to allow such a severance package? And that responsibility rests in the board.

When a consultant does other work for the company, it creates either the actual danger or perceived danger of a conflict of interest. The consultant should either work for the board, or work for the company. - Charles Elson Quotes

When a consultant does other work for the company, it creates either the actual danger or perceived danger of a conflict of interest. The consultant should either work for the board, or work for the company.

Frankly, once you commit to a job, you should stick with it unless you have an extraordinary reason. You can dissent, but you are not helping by taking yourself out of the equation. - Charles Elson Quotes

Frankly, once you commit to a job, you should stick with it unless you have an extraordinary reason. You can dissent, but you are not helping by taking yourself out of the equation.

Trading on stock on nonpublic information is legally problematic for the SEC, absolutely. But to get to liability is a pretty long road. It doesn't happen very easily. - Charles Elson Quotes

Trading on stock on nonpublic information is legally problematic for the SEC, absolutely. But to get to liability is a pretty long road. It doesn't happen very easily.

It's a novel idea. Where it's unique is that if directors don't meet internally based targets, they get nothing. - Charles Elson Quotes

It's a novel idea. Where it's unique is that if directors don't meet internally based targets, they get nothing.

A few years ago, something that appeared incorrect might not be changed. Today, with heightened concern over complete accuracy, the definition of materiality has gotten a lot broader. - Charles Elson Quotes

A few years ago, something that appeared incorrect might not be changed. Today, with heightened concern over complete accuracy, the definition of materiality has gotten a lot broader.

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