Appeals Court Opinion Sheds Light on Excluding Proxy Proposals
A newly released opinion from a federal appeals court sheds light on why Walmart was allowed to reject a shareholder proposal calling for a board review of its policies regarding the sale of high-capacity firearms. The opinion could provide a blueprint for future courts weighing in on the SEC’s traditional ...
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