The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at 3.75–4.00 percent on October 28, 2026, with two dissents for a hike, and Chair Warsh announced that one 2027 meeting and two 2028 meetings will focus on strategy without a rate vote.
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Weil Gotshal Wind-Down Recommendation, October 28, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
On October 28, 2026, Weil, Gotshal & Manges leadership recommended an orderly wind-down to partners after partner exits and failed merger talks, placing roughly 1,200 lawyers and long-standing client relationships in transition.
Anthropic Commits 5% of Shares to Public Benefit Fund, October 18, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
On October 18, 2026, Anthropic announced it will commit 5 percent of its shares to a new Public Benefit Fund that can grow with valuation, directing equity toward public-good uses including AI labor-market impacts.
Anthropic Opens Talks With NYC Comptroller After IPO Delay Call, October 16, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine confirmed on October 16 that Anthropic opened discussions after his letter urging an IPO delay over AI safety and governance. Notes for Corporate Governance teams.
Amazon Drops Data Center NDAs, Early October 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
Amazon follows Microsoft in dropping NDAs for data center talks with local governments amid moratoriums. A governance checklist for directors.
San Francisco Data Center Moratorium, October 6, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new data centers on October 6, 2026 (Mayor Lurie signed it on October 16), extendable for up to 22 months. Governance and site-selection teams should review project timelines this week.
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Tesla and Goldman Sachs Retail Voting Programs, September 29, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
SEC staff no-action letters let Tesla and Goldman Sachs run retail voting programs. What governance teams must do.
Raskin Letters on Data-Center NDAs, September 30 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance and Site
On September 30, 2026 Rep. Jamie Raskin asked Amazon, Google, Meta and Oracle for NDAs used with public officials on data-center projects. Boards and site-selection teams should inventory those agreements now.
Priority Technology $1.6 Billion CEO-Led Go-Private Deal, September 21, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
Priority Technology Holdings agreed to go private in a $1.6 billion CEO-led buyout at $8.05/share on September 21, 2026, after a 10-month special-committee negotiation now facing shareholder-rights law firm reviews.
Delaware Court Rules Empery Digital’s Board Breached Fiduciary Duties, September 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
A Delaware Chancery Court ruling on August 28, 2026 found Empery Digital’s board breached its fiduciary duties by rejecting activist ATG Capital’s board nominees, with ATG escalating publicly on September 17, 2026 ahead of the October 14 annual meeting.
SEC Proposes Rescinding Rule 14a-8 Shareholder Proposals on September 16, 2026: Notes for Corporate Governance
The SEC proposed on September 16, 2026, to rescind Rule 14a-8, ending the federal requirement that public companies include qualifying shareholder proposals in proxy materials.
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman on September 18, 2026: What Boards and Governance Teams Must Note
Berkshire Hathaway announced on September 18, 2026 that Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman and become chairman emeritus; his son Howard succeeds him while Greg Abel remains CEO.