November 6, 2008

Big business prepares for a less friendly Washington

Source: Miami Herald

After years of playing offense, big business is getting ready for the less familiar role of playing defense following President-elect Barack Obama's victory and legislative gains by other Democrats.

Corporate America enjoyed...

October 12, 2008

Home Depot's Kids Safety Fair A Big Hit

Source: Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

Firetruck construction, pizza design and the chance to stroke a Brazilian rainbow boa -- these were just a few of the experiences that awaited children young and old attending the Home Depot National Kids Safety Event held...

October 9, 2008

Suit Against Home Depot Tossed Out; Investors: Atlanta-based Company Used Rebates To Improperly Inflate Revenues.

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BILL RANKIN; Staff

The federal appeals court in Atlanta on Wednesday dismissed a securities fraud class-action lawsuit accusing Home Depot and six corporate executives of improperly inflating financial results.

March 25, 2008

THE HOME DEPOT, GIFTS IN KIND INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE THE FRAMING HOPE PRODUCT DONATION PROGRAM

Source: Gift In Kind International

Local Nonprofits to Receive Donated Building and Home Improvement Products

February 27, 2008

Home Depot Settles Storm Water Violations

Source: Justice Department

WASHINGTON— Home Depot has agreed to pay a $1.3 million penalty and implement a nationwide compliance program to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

January 25, 2008

Institutional Investors Continue to Press Companies for an Advisory Vote on Executive Pay

Source: Accountability- Central Newsroom

Shareholder resolutions filed with over 90 companies by Over 70 institutional and individual investors

September 27, 2007

DELL, ORACLE LATEST COMPANIES TO ADOPT POLITICAL DISCLOSURE

Source: Dell

Number Tops 33 as 2008 Proxy Season Nears

September 27, 2007

ReportAlert.info - Office Depot Publishes 2007 Corporate Citizenship Report

Source: (CSRwire)

September 26, 2007 - Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, has released its 2007 Corporate Citizenship Report, entitled: "Fulfilling Our Vision – Living Our Values."

February 12, 2007

The Home Depot Announces Strategic Evaluation of HD Supply

Source: Home Depot

ATLANTA-- The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that the Company and its board of directors have decided to evaluate strategic alternatives for its HD Supply(SM) business, including a...

February 8, 2007

44 Companies To Face Political Disclosure Shareholder Resolution In 2007 Proxy Season

Source: Center for Political Activity

19 companies have agreed to or in dialogue on disclosure, board oversight of political spending