Risk & Governance Weekly

August 15, 2008

Real Estate Crisis Rocks Spain
Spain's largest developer is the latest casualty of the sharp decline in the West European nation's real estate industry.

Global Roundup
Aderans shareholders approve a new board backed by dissident investors.

In Brief
"Say on pay" wins majority support at Valero Energy.

SEC Spotlight
A corporate group urges the agency to permanently ban “naked” short selling; four investment banks reach ARS settlements.

Securities Litigation
The surge in new shareholder lawsuits continues.

Meetings to Watch
This section alerts readers to forthcoming shareholder meetings that have particularly interesting or controversial issues on the agenda

Editor's Note