retainer
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Without having proxy advisers on retainer, annual meetings are dominated by those who do: asset managers and activist investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
There was no retainer agreement or engagement letter governing Geragos’ relationship to either Franklin or Avenatti, his defense attorney Macias said during closing arguments Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
He also insisted that his client only ever paid Cohen for his legal work, subject to a retainer that was never documented.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
Cohen said he submitted monthly invoices for a year for legal work he never actually performed, pursuant to a purported retainer agreement that he said did not exist.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
Just big tortoise-framed glasses, as well as a retainer she was supposed to wear at night.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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