State laws require companies to hold annual meetings of their shareholders to elect directors and to allow their shareholders to vote on matters that require shareholder approval. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the resultant recommendations that public health officials and federal, state, and local governments have to date issued in response, many public companies are evaluating the use of remote technology to host a virtual meeting, either in addition to or in place of their in-person shareholder meeting.  Continue reading >