The federalization of corporate governance

328 Pages·2018·2.878 MB·English

by  Steinberg, Marc I.

The Federalization of Corporate Governance
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The Federalization of Corporate
Governance
Marc I. Steinberg
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The Federalization of Corporate Governance. Marc I. Steinberg.
© Oxford University Press 2018. Published 2018 by Oxford University Press.
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Library of Congress Cataloging- in- Publication Data
Names: Steinberg, Marc I., author.
Title: The federalization of corporate governance / Marc I. Steinberg.
Description: New York : Oxford University Press, 2018. | Includes bibliographical
references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017039724 | ISBN 9780199934546 ((hardback) : alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Corporate governance—Law and legislation—United States. |
Federal government—United States. | United States. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Classification: LCC KF1422 .S74 2018 | DDC 346.73/ 0664—dc23
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This book is dedicated to my wonderful sister Nancy Burman with all of my love. My sister, who
is four years older than me, is a remarkable person. As a single mother for many years, she raised
three daughters who today are happily married, have beautiful children, and wonderful careers.
During that time, she was an elementary school teacher in the Columbus, Ohio public schools.
Nancy is also the best sister that a brother could have. Through the years, she always has been
supportive, loving, and empathetic. She indeed is perhaps the kindest person I know. Dedicating
this book to my sister Nancy is a small way for me to convey to her how much she has meant to
me throughout my life.
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Summary Contents
About the Author xv
Acknowledgments xvii
1. An Evolutionary Process— The Federalization of Corporate Governance 1
2. Twentieth Century Legislative Proposals— Federal Incorporation
and Related Efforts 25
3. The SEC’s Impact on the Federalization of Corporate Governance—
A Traditional Perspective 113
4. The SEC’s Shareholder Proposal Rule and Related Developments 157
5. The SOX and Dodd- Frank Acts— Modern Federal Corporate Governance
Initiatives 191
6. The Impact of Stock Exchange Rules on the Federalization of Corporate
Governance 225
7. Unresolved Business: Federal Corporate Governance Enhancements 263
8. Future Federalization of Corporate Governance 285
Index 295
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Detailed Contents
About the Author xv
Acknowledgments xvii
1. An Evolutionary Process— The Federalization of Corporate Governance 1
I. Introduction 1
II. State Corporate Law Impacting Corporate Governance 6
A. Governance of the Corporate Enterprise 7
B. Fiduciary Duties of Corporate Directors and Officers 11
C. The Use of Defensive Tactics in Takeover Bids 16
D. Anti- Takeover, Stakeholder, and Related Statutes 17
E. Summation 19
III. Federal Law Impacting Corporate Governance 20
IV. Focus of This Book 24
2. Twentieth Century Legislative Proposals— Federal Incorporation
and Related Efforts 25
I. Introduction 25
II. The Height of Interest in Federal Incorporation (1903– 1914) 28
A. 1903 Bill— House of Representatives— H.R. 66 29
B. 1904 Bill— House of Representatives— H.R. 8883 31
C. 1905 Bill— Senate— S. 6238 32
D. 1906 Bill— House of Representatives— H.R. 10704 33
E. 1905 Bill— House of Representatives— H.R. 473 36
F. 1906 Bill— Senate— S. 6287 37
G. 1907 Bill— Senate— S. 383 41
H. 1908 Bill— Senate— S. 4874 43
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