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General Counsel's Committee

Staff Contact: Heather Briccetti

Committee Updates

  • January 13, 2010
    E-Discovery Legislation
    Power of Attorney Legislation
    Amicus Brief Filings

  • June 19, 2009
    - Shareholder/Corporate Governance
    - State legislative initiatives

Legislative Memos

  • A.1567 ( Brodsky, Kavanaugh, Rosenthal) / S.5793 (Krueger), Oppose, Requires certain corporations to permit shareholders to attend meetings via remote communication and to be deemed present for voting purposes
    Bill text
  • S.5768 (Schneiderman) / A.8646 (Brodsky), Oppose, Expands the unlimited power of the Martin Act to significantly increase the legal exposure of the business community
    Bill text

 

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