This article was published in the “Class Notes” section of the Fall 2011 Columbia Law School Magazine: James U. Jensen founded his own Salt Lake City practice, ClearWater Law & Governance, after previously retiring from a long career in executive … Continue reading →

The following article was provided in the materials of the October, 2010 Green River Conference on Corporate Governance, in Salt Lake City, Utah. ******** Hot off the press at NACD is the latest statement of “Performance Metrics” in the form … Continue reading →

It’s neither as simple nor as difficult as people may think. Following this practical advice can increase your chances of being able to serve on a board by Beverly Behan There are three popular myths about getting on a board: … Continue reading →

October 2005 Utah Business Magazine It may seem obvious that self evaluation by a board of directors can improve company performance, but the practice has not been visible in most public companies, and it is only now that the practice … Continue reading →

Setting expectations and goals when inviting an angel investor to sit at the boardroom table. An angel is to be one of your directors. Is this manna from heaven or manure from hell? How can you predict success? What if … Continue reading →

May 2005 Utah Business Magazine Senior management and the board need clear communication to work effectively with one another. Too often, however, these groups repeat that famous scene from Steve McQueen’s movie, Cool Hand Luke: “What we have here is … Continue reading →

Boards that Work – How CEO’s Find Them and Flourish Provided by: Jim Jensen – CEO, ClearWater Group NACD, UTC and MWCN meeting on January 21, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah WARNING – Don’t Frustrate your Shareholders!! — The … Continue reading →

Boards that Work – How CEO’s Find Them and Flourish Provided by: Jim Jensen – CEO, ClearWater Group NACD, UTC and MWCN meeting on January 21, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS FOR A “BOARD THAT WORKS”: What … Continue reading →

Provided by: J. Ralph Atkin – Attorney and Board Member NACD, UTC and MWCN meeting on January 21, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah BOARD DUTIES & MINUTES – Short Tutorial BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE: The Business Judgment Rule presumes that … Continue reading →

By David Hechler Corporate Counsel March 20, 2009 In a speech last November, Christopher Cox spoke out on the importance of compliance. In his waning months as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during which he was regularly criticized … Continue reading →