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Symposium: The Rise Of The International Trust, Jeffrey Schoenblum
Symposium: The Rise Of The International Trust, Jeffrey Schoenblum
Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications
The international trust, the subject of the Symposium, is experiencing an extraordinary reception worldwide. It is being utilized by individuals from countries with legal cultures that traditionally have not known this form of ownership. In fact, there is no formal legal construct known as the "international trust." Rather, the term as used in the Symposium and as used herein, is intended as an organizing principle to explore the various implications of trusts with international or transborder linkages. The focus is on private trusts, those utilized to manage the wealth of individuals and their families, although much of the discussion pertains …
The Effect Of Shareholder Proposals On Executive Compensation, Randall Thomas, Kenneth J. Martin
The Effect Of Shareholder Proposals On Executive Compensation, Randall Thomas, Kenneth J. Martin
Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications
During the last decade, the stratospheric increases in Chief Executive Officer (CEO) pay levels have made executive compensation a popular target for shareholder activism, particularly when high pay is accompanied by poor corporate performance. Outraged investors have made their views know to corporate boards of directors using shareholder proposals, binding bylaw amendments, "Just Vote No" campaigns, and other activist efforts. As institutional and other shareholders have attempted to monitor board decisions, the question remains: Have their efforts been successful in influencing executive compensation?