Has your state adopted the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act (PARSA)? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how PARSA reforms state contracts with independent law firms, creating a more business-friendly environment.
When did shareholder activism begin and why should you care? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the history of shareholder activism and how it is evolving, perhaps not for the better.
How are changes in shareholder activism impacting the marketplace? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the new faces of shareholder activism, from environmental, to labor, to globalization activists.
Unions are using their pension funds to influence corporate governance. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how unions are using shareholder activism to influence pro-labor decisions by major corporations.
In a red-letter case, the Supreme Court basically rules against lawyers. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the Supreme Court ruled against the structure of the class action discrimination suit against Walmart.
Is ObamaCare constitutional? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the constitutionality of ObamaCare, plus whether the federal government had exceeds its authority under the commerce clause with the law’s mandate that requires individuals to purchase health insurance or be fined.
How are unions causing more problems than solutions? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the policies the labor unions have that are causing more problem and conflict than solution.
Unions are using their shareholder influence for political purposes. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how union pension funds are using shareholder activism to influence political decisions.
Union activism is dangerous for 21st century America. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to talk about watching the activity of all unions, public and private, and how their interests are not in the best interests of the future of America.
Are the shareholders of publicly traded companies gaining new clout? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to report on Manhattan Institute’s new website, ProxyMonitor.org, which highlights increased shareholder involvement in publicly-traded companies.
