On September 16, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8, amend Rule 14a-4(c) and, in ...

Battles over proxy access have taken center stage over the past few years in the form of activist shareholder proposals and proposed SEC rulemaking. (See this Doug’s Note.) Now Business Roundtable is ...

The SEC seeks to eliminate the Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal framework, reform the voting framework applicable to ...

Remember to contact your Research Administrator using the McCormick Proposal Intake Form as soon as you plan on submitting a proposal so they can work with you to start the process. The Principal ...

Many businesses in the world struggle with closing sales quickly enough; have you ever wondered what the other few businesses are doing to win more deals than others? In this article, I will share my ...

The request for proposal (RFP) process has been the bread and butter of purchasing organizations for decades. IT organizations aren’t strangers to the process, typically sourcing a significant amount ...

If I submit a proposal, what is the likelihood it will be accepted for publication? It depends on the number of proposals that are received. For some topics as many as 5 or 6 proposals are received; ...

Maintaining a roster of subject matter experts who can contribute to the proposal will also help speed up the overall process, but if this is not feasible, your organization should consider working ...

A proposal must be submitted for all proposed new degree programs and proposed degree program modifications that meet the criteria outlined in the section below. Proposals should demonstrate how a new ...