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Nasdaq Proposes to Eliminate Stepchildren and Domestic Employees From Family Member Definition

06.14.19

Nasdaq is proposing to modify the definition of a “Family Member” for purposes of its director independence standards to exclude stepchildren and domestic employees who share a director’s home. This change would eliminate inconsistencies between the current Nasdaq and NYSE definitions of family members in the context of director independence determinations.