Carliss Chatman
@carlissc.bsky.social
Professor of Law at SMU. Teaching all things business and commercial and writing on personhood, corporate governance and ethics.
Our article Values Primacy & Total Governance Through Activism was analyzed today by @corpgov-net.bsky.social
We argue that stakeholder activism is governance—and already shapes corporate identity and accountability. Grateful for the thoughtful engagement.
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We argue that stakeholder activism is governance—and already shapes corporate identity and accountability. Grateful for the thoughtful engagement.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our article Values Primacy & Total Governance Through Activism was analyzed today by @corpgov-net.bsky.social
We argue that stakeholder activism is governance—and already shapes corporate identity and accountability. Grateful for the thoughtful engagement.
www.corpgov.net/wp-content/u...
We argue that stakeholder activism is governance—and already shapes corporate identity and accountability. Grateful for the thoughtful engagement.
www.corpgov.net/wp-content/u...
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New post for @bloomberglaw.com from Faculty Affiliate @carlissc.bsky.social: "By constitutionally entrenching its pro-market posture, Texas is betting that predictability is the new subsidy."
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Texas Plan to Ban Securities Taxes Would Bolster Business Image
Opinion: A new ballot measure to constitutionally ban securities-transfer taxes could quietly reshape Texas' tax landscape if approved in November.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New post for @bloomberglaw.com from Faculty Affiliate @carlissc.bsky.social: "By constitutionally entrenching its pro-market posture, Texas is betting that predictability is the new subsidy."
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Opinion: Tesla’s recent shareholder meeting demonstrates how state law can rewrite corporate democracy without ever changing the name of the game. It wasn’t just a win for Elon Musk; it was a test of how far modern corporate law will go to defer to the board.
Tesla Shareholders Show How Far Law Will Go to Protect the Board
Opinion: Tesla’s recent shareholder meeting demonstrates how state law can rewrite corporate democracy without ever changing the name of the game. It wasn’t just a win for Elon Musk; it was a test of how far modern corporate law will go to defer to the board.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
At the University of Bologna, I spoke on “Corporations and the Value of Identity,” introducing the Governance Triangle—regulators, investors, and markets. When regulation retreats and shareholders lose voice, markets and values govern instead.
October 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
At the University of Bologna, I spoke on “Corporations and the Value of Identity,” introducing the Governance Triangle—regulators, investors, and markets. When regulation retreats and shareholders lose voice, markets and values govern instead.
Disney’s Kimmel reversal shows why governance is about values—not just profits. Boards ignore civic accountability at their peril. My latest commentary with Bloomberg: news.bloomberglaw.com/legal-exchan... #CorporateGovernance #TotalGovernance
Disney’s Jimmy Kimmel Flip Shows Why Values Matter for Governance
Opinion: Disney's decision to cancel Jimmy Kimmel's program, only to reinstate him days later, shows why companies must put values at the center of corporate governance.
news.bloomberglaw.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Disney’s Kimmel reversal shows why governance is about values—not just profits. Boards ignore civic accountability at their peril. My latest commentary with Bloomberg: news.bloomberglaw.com/legal-exchan... #CorporateGovernance #TotalGovernance
Presented Contracting for Reparations at the 9th Slavery: Past, Present and Future Global Meeting in Amsterdam 🇳🇱
I proposed a private-sector model—The American Reparations Trust—that frames reparations as a contractual remedy for the economic breach of emancipation. No state action needed.
I proposed a private-sector model—The American Reparations Trust—that frames reparations as a contractual remedy for the economic breach of emancipation. No state action needed.
July 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Presented Contracting for Reparations at the 9th Slavery: Past, Present and Future Global Meeting in Amsterdam 🇳🇱
I proposed a private-sector model—The American Reparations Trust—that frames reparations as a contractual remedy for the economic breach of emancipation. No state action needed.
I proposed a private-sector model—The American Reparations Trust—that frames reparations as a contractual remedy for the economic breach of emancipation. No state action needed.
Thrilled to share my latest article in Bloomberg Law: “Justice Jackson Warns Timing Rules Shield Systemic Workplace Bias.”
Read the full article here: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Read the full article here: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Justice Jackson Warns Timing Rules Shield Systemic Workplace Bias
Opinion: SMU associate law professor Carliss Chatman writes that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's overlooked dissent tries to reorient courts to recognize discrimination in contract disputes.
news.bloomberglaw.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thrilled to share my latest article in Bloomberg Law: “Justice Jackson Warns Timing Rules Shield Systemic Workplace Bias.”
Read the full article here: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Read the full article here: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
I'm thrilled to announce that my latest work in progress, 1981, has been accepted for publication in the Washington and Lee Law Review. The current draft is available for download on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
March 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I'm thrilled to announce that my latest work in progress, 1981, has been accepted for publication in the Washington and Lee Law Review. The current draft is available for download on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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As legal attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives rise, Faculty Affiliate Carliss Chatman (@carlissc.bsky.social) speaks to @marketplace.org and provides insights on the decisions of companies such as Costco continuing their DEI practices: www.marketplace.org/2025/02/11/a...
Companies like Costco have a strong legal case for keeping DEI
Under the Trump administration, more companies have been rolling back their DEI policies, but there are some holdouts, including Costco.
www.marketplace.org
February 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
As legal attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives rise, Faculty Affiliate Carliss Chatman (@carlissc.bsky.social) speaks to @marketplace.org and provides insights on the decisions of companies such as Costco continuing their DEI practices: www.marketplace.org/2025/02/11/a...
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Ahem…
"Black people made up half of all births in D.C. but accounted for 90 percent of pregnancy-related deaths between 2014 to 2018...white people constituted 30 percent of births but did not experience a single maternal death."
@urbanbushwoman9.bsky.social for @51st.news
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@urbanbushwoman9.bsky.social for @51st.news
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Study shows Mamatoto Village’s culturally relevant care can improve birth outcomes for Black people
The non-profit's home-visiting program, Mothers Rising, brings maternal and infant care to the doorsteps of underserved communities.
51st.news
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ahem…
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1981: This article by @carlissc.bsky.social discusses the limitations of enforcing 42 USC § 1981, a law intended to address contract #inequality & systemic #racism in American capitalism.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:29 PM
1981: This article by @carlissc.bsky.social discusses the limitations of enforcing 42 USC § 1981, a law intended to address contract #inequality & systemic #racism in American capitalism.
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Thanksgiving menu may be in the we’re doing too much range:
Turkey
Brisket
Ham
Sausage and boudin
Dressing
Greens
Cabbage
Green beans
Dirty rice
Mac and cheese
Rolls
Cheesecake
Red velvet cake
Lemon pound cake
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
Chocolate pie
Sweet potato pie
Turkey
Brisket
Ham
Sausage and boudin
Dressing
Greens
Cabbage
Green beans
Dirty rice
Mac and cheese
Rolls
Cheesecake
Red velvet cake
Lemon pound cake
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
Chocolate pie
Sweet potato pie
November 27, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Thanksgiving menu may be in the we’re doing too much range:
Turkey
Brisket
Ham
Sausage and boudin
Dressing
Greens
Cabbage
Green beans
Dirty rice
Mac and cheese
Rolls
Cheesecake
Red velvet cake
Lemon pound cake
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
Chocolate pie
Sweet potato pie
Turkey
Brisket
Ham
Sausage and boudin
Dressing
Greens
Cabbage
Green beans
Dirty rice
Mac and cheese
Rolls
Cheesecake
Red velvet cake
Lemon pound cake
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
Chocolate pie
Sweet potato pie
1 Gaetz = 1/64 of a Scaramucci #TrumpMath
November 21, 2024 at 8:55 PM
1 Gaetz = 1/64 of a Scaramucci #TrumpMath
Clearly Gaetz was having freakoffs and that report is about to be leaked.
November 21, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Clearly Gaetz was having freakoffs and that report is about to be leaked.
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It will never stop being utterly insane to me that Trump fans rioted, shat in the Capitol, smashed windows, battered police and terrorized people nationwide when he was fired by 80 million voters for condemning 1 million to die of COVID then 73 million rehired him and they demand we "come together."
November 21, 2024 at 2:42 PM
It will never stop being utterly insane to me that Trump fans rioted, shat in the Capitol, smashed windows, battered police and terrorized people nationwide when he was fired by 80 million voters for condemning 1 million to die of COVID then 73 million rehired him and they demand we "come together."
A dispatch from TX: my GYN offered sterilization or a longer acting IUD “while I still can.” I complained about the difficulty in scheduling and she said “gyn residents aren’t coming here and the population is growing.”
November 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
A dispatch from TX: my GYN offered sterilization or a longer acting IUD “while I still can.” I complained about the difficulty in scheduling and she said “gyn residents aren’t coming here and the population is growing.”
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These motherfuckers. Sure, they say it's optional. But schools that use it get $60 a head for using it. And it's not optional for the kids in the schools that take it.
Texas’ education board advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in K-5th grades, the latest GOP-led effort to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elemetary school lessons
The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
apnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:04 AM
These motherfuckers. Sure, they say it's optional. But schools that use it get $60 a head for using it. And it's not optional for the kids in the schools that take it.
Are we allowed to complain about the Biden administration yet, or are we still doing that thing where we blame Democrats for not centering white identity politics enough?
November 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Are we allowed to complain about the Biden administration yet, or are we still doing that thing where we blame Democrats for not centering white identity politics enough?
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Join me next weekend!
My first official BGV Webinar ✨️
@blackgirlvitamins In this webinar, we’ll be unpacking the topic with Dr Swiner and we’re sure you’ll find many gems!
Date: Sat Nov 23
Time: 12 PM EST
Link To Sign Up: In our bio
My first official BGV Webinar ✨️
@blackgirlvitamins In this webinar, we’ll be unpacking the topic with Dr Swiner and we’re sure you’ll find many gems!
Date: Sat Nov 23
Time: 12 PM EST
Link To Sign Up: In our bio
November 16, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Join me next weekend!
My first official BGV Webinar ✨️
@blackgirlvitamins In this webinar, we’ll be unpacking the topic with Dr Swiner and we’re sure you’ll find many gems!
Date: Sat Nov 23
Time: 12 PM EST
Link To Sign Up: In our bio
My first official BGV Webinar ✨️
@blackgirlvitamins In this webinar, we’ll be unpacking the topic with Dr Swiner and we’re sure you’ll find many gems!
Date: Sat Nov 23
Time: 12 PM EST
Link To Sign Up: In our bio
Welcome to all the Black women who are retiring their capes. Some of us did that a while ago thanks in part to my friend @docswiner.bsky.social and her No Superwoman Movement showcased in her best-selling book How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 Ways to Balance Mind, Body & Spirit a.co/d/fUCaUGg
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November 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Welcome to all the Black women who are retiring their capes. Some of us did that a while ago thanks in part to my friend @docswiner.bsky.social and her No Superwoman Movement showcased in her best-selling book How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 Ways to Balance Mind, Body & Spirit a.co/d/fUCaUGg
Thank you in advance to whichever of my season ticket holder friends is taking me to the Beyoncé Christmas concert.
November 18, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Thank you in advance to whichever of my season ticket holder friends is taking me to the Beyoncé Christmas concert.
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Cozying up to Trump may not sit well with many Apple employees, but Tim Cook will likely do what it takes to protect Apple from tougher trade policies.
Apple’s Tim Cook Has Ways to Cope With the Looming Trump Tariffs
With its heavy reliance on China, Apple remains vulnerable to Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Tim Cook likely has a plan to soften the blow. Also: A detailed look at Apple’s upcoming smart home device, an...
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Cozying up to Trump may not sit well with many Apple employees, but Tim Cook will likely do what it takes to protect Apple from tougher trade policies.
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BREAKING: Oil tycoon OK Lim gets a 17.5-year jail sentence for cheating HSBC and instigating forgery in one of Singapore's biggest trading scandals
Singapore Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years in Jail
Singapore oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in jail for cheating HSBC Holdings Plc and instigating forgery, bringing closer to an end a case that has shaken the city-st...
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:30 AM
BREAKING: Oil tycoon OK Lim gets a 17.5-year jail sentence for cheating HSBC and instigating forgery in one of Singapore's biggest trading scandals