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Board Oversight of Corporate Political Activity and CEO Activism

Holly J. Gregory, 2019
https://www.sidley.com/-/media/publications/hjg-column_board-oversight-of-corporate-political-activity-and-ceo-activism.pdf

This article emphasizes the importance of board oversight in managing corporate political engagement and CEO activism, stressing the need for clear policies to mitigate risks and align political actions with overall business strategy. It highlights growing shareholder expectations for accountability and the potential reputational and financial impacts of CEO public statements. 

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