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U.S. business groups sue SEC over proxy access

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable sued the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday over its rule giving shareholders an easier way to influence corporate boards. Get the full story »

Burkle to keep fighting Barnes & Noble poison pill

Billionaire investor Ron Burkle plans to appeal a Delaware court ruling that upheld a  “poison pill” put in place by bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc.

Burkle, Barnes & Noble’s second largest shareholder with 18.8 percent,  is locked in a proxy battle with the largest U.S. bookstore chain. He is seeking to install three directors, including himself, at the company’s annual meeting this month. Get the full story »