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Recent rules issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have set a new standard of transparency and accountability for the 2010 proxy season. But with investor confidence still reeling from global financial meltdown, the foremost challenge for public companies as annual meetings begin isn’t simple compliance; it is finding ways to go above and beyond what is required ... READ MORE

Microsoft announced Monday that it has forged a patent cross-licensing agreement with Amazon.com that will enable each company to mutually share proprietary technology for set royalty fees. Some critics believe the deal sets a "bad precedent" for roping other competitors into unnecessary agreements involving open source technologies that are normally shared with the public at no cost. Although the deal includes ... READ MORE

The results of a Zogby poll released yesterday show that despite mounting criticism of Toyota for its handling of auto recalls, most Americans still believe that the world’s largest car manufacturer is a safe bet. The survey, conducted between February 17th and 19th, found that 85 percent of Toyota owners “believe the brand is more or equally safe as other ... READ MORE

The top six social media tips to know before you leave the office. In 2009, eight percent of American companies reported that their online reputation had been damaged by employees’ social media activity. Needless to say, employers are quickly realizing the importance of harnessing their employees’ social media use. In fact, 29 percent of American companies have now developed formal social ... READ MORE

The results of a Zogby poll released last week show that public confidence in corporations, big banks, and Wall Street remains even lower than the confidence currently reposed in big government. In a survey of 2,525 likely voters conducted in late January and early February, only 38 percent, 33 percent, and 31 percent of respondents reported high to moderate levels of ... READ MORE

Last week, President Obama promised $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees for the first two new nuclear power reactors to be constructed in the United States in more than 30 years. The announcement, spurred by a continuing turnaround in nuclear energy industry’s reputation, was cheered by supporters as a “good first step” that will allow the industry to expand more ... READ MORE