Corporate Governance Handbook: Legal Standards and Board Practices (Third Edition)

Since its first iteration as Corporate Governance Best Practices: A Blueprint for the Post-Enron Era in 2003, "Corporate Governance Handbook: Legal Standards and Board Practices" has grown to cover the fundamental notions of the legal and regulatory environment in which the public company operates. The handbook, now in its third edition, provides directors with practical guidance to help them fulfill their responsibilities in crucial areas of board oversight, Empirical data, vignettes, case studies, and application tools are presented to bring context to the material. The Handbook also reflects the activities of The Conference Board Directors’ Institute, which has met with hundreds of board members to discuss legal developments and emerging standards in an independent and forward-thinking setting.