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Nell Minow On Why Only Corporate Governance Can Save the World

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The former president and founder of Institutional Shareholder Services, now one of the world’s largest investment advisory firms, discusses how companies like Wal-Mart can have a bigger impact on the environment than governments can. Minow, “corporate critic” and shareholder advocate, also highlights how executive compensation packages can be a harbinger for company performance and why Facebook’s corporate leadership structure is concerning. Minow also shares advice for corporate in-house counsel on shareholder relations and how to avoid a hostile takeover.Listen and subscribe to Law X.0 from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Stitcher | Via Overcast | Via Spotify Hosts: Dori Goldstein and Meg McEvoy Guests: Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors Producers: RJ Jewell and Nicholas Anzalotta-Kynoch

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