Relevant to all corporate directors, this eighth edition explores the role of directors in the ever-evolving area of engagement between a corporation and its shareholders. Director decisions and oversight responsibilities continue to be subject to a signficant level of public and shareholder scrutiny. To help directors engage in effective oversight and decision-making processes, as well as effectively fulfill their duties to the corporation, this eighth edition covers:

• Joining a board--evaluation, expectations, and your contributions
• Duties of the corporate director, including special situations and under the federal securities laws
• Director rights and duties, including the allocation of rights and duties among directors, shareholders, and management
• How boards and board committees are structured and operate
• Risk oversight and compliance
• Board composition, diversity, skills, and compensation
• The role and operations of the audit, compensation, and nominating governance committees
• Relationship between the board and shareholders
• Fiduciary duties with respect to the mergers and acquisitions and defensive actions
• And much more!