An Introduction to Viewpoint Diversity Shareholder Proposals
22 Tenn. J. Bus. L. (2021)
24 Pages Posted: 24 Nov 2021
Date Written: March 29, 2021
Abstract
In this Article, I provide a primer on viewpoint diversity shareholder proposals. Following the Introduction, the Article proceeds into Part II which provides a brief overview of shareholder proposals. Such proposals have been described as having “transformed the corporate landscape in the U.S.” over the last 30 years. Part III explains the need for viewpoint diversity proposals. Part IV provides some examples of viewpoint diversity proposals, including proposals related to (1) protection of employees, (2) selection of board and related members, and (3) viewpoint discrimination in policymaking. Part V provides concluding remarks.
Keywords: corporate governance, viewpoint diversity
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