William O’Neil Presents Seminar on Proxy Disclosures and Disputes

Winston & Strawn partner William O'Neil presented a teleseminar titled "Proxy Disclosures and Disputes" on October 10, 2013.

Plaintiffs' attorneys continue to bring, or threaten, lawsuits against companies for disclosure deficiencies in annual proxy statements. The timing of these lawsuits often takes place just weeks before the annual shareholders' meeting, forcing companies to scramble and end up agreeing to quick settlements. This course explored what steps every corporation can take to protect themselves against proxy litigation and avoid being forced into a lose-lose situation. Topics included:

• Current trends and recent proxy litigation cases
• The importance of client awareness of potential lawsuits
• Common claims in proxy litigation