Starbucks 'Vote No' Investors

Starbucks’ Shareholder Showdown: Investors Issue ‘Vote No’ Campaign Against Director Duo

23 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Starbucks shareholders have called on their fellow investors to vote against the re-election of two company directors at its 25 March AGM due …

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Shareholders’ Stand: Investors Push to Reassert Control Amid Rising DEI Exclusions

18 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Shareholders have sued US telecommunications giant AT&T for excluding a DEI-focused proposal as heightened risks created by the US SEC’s change in approach

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US SEC Forced Shareholder Arbitration Clauses Atkins Proposals IPOs

Enticing IPOs: SEC Chair Atkins Targets “Regulatory Creep”, Eyes Shareholder Meeting Reforms

18 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has launched a campaign to roll back what he calls “regulatory creep,” outlining a plan to “make …

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European Commission SRD Shareholder Rights Directive

Seeking SRD Insights: European Commission Commences Shareholder Rights Directive Consultation

13 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a to glean investor and industry insights on a potential update of the Shareholder Rights

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Exempt Solicitation Overhaul: Shareholders Signal EDGAR Shift Concerns to SEC

3 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Major shareholders have stressed concerns to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about significant changes to the use of its EDGAR filing platform …

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Disney Anti-ESG Resolutions

28 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Disney has revealed that three shareholder proposals from anti-ESG proponents will be voted on at its 2026 AGM amid concerns over litigation …

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‘No Action’ Reaction: ICCR Questions SEC’s Controversial Shareholder Stance

27 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) has expressed “concern” about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to not respond to ‘no action’ …

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Texas Proxy Advisor Regulation SB 2337 DEI Paxton

Decrying DEI: Texas’ Paxton Brands 100+ State Laws as “Unconstitutional”

23 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has declared that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, programmes and more than 100 “woke” state laws are “unconstitutional”.…

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Shareholder Proposal Schism

Shareholder Proposal Schism: Divides Deepen Over Infringed Investor Resolution Rights

16 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Divides between shareholders, companies and others involved in corporate governance are becoming increasingly clear as the 2026 proxy season approaches following a series of …

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Apple Shareholders Stunted: Proposals Plummet as SEC Shift Bites

15 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Just one shareholder proposal has made it to technology giant Apple’s 2026 proxy statement to be voted on at its 24 February AGM, with several …

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