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SEC Rejects Proposal by its Enforcement Staff to Settle Landmark ‘Clawback’ Suit

This post was written by James A. Rolfes. Last week, the Washington Post reported the SEC had rejected a proposed settlement of SEC’s landmark case seeking enforcement of the so-called “clawback” of executive compensation under Sarbanes Oxley Section 304. See Hilzenrath, D., Washington Post July 20, 2011, SEC Rejects Proposal. In SEC v. Jenkins, No. … Continue Reading

No Indemnification for SOX 304 Clawbacks

This post was written by James A. Rolfes. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a corporation could not indemnify its CEO or CFO against liability arising under Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 304. The so-called Section 304 “clawback” provision requires a public company’s CEO and CFO to return bonuses, other equity-based incentive compensation … Continue Reading
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