On September 29, Law360 quoted Chris Hewitt in “5 Tips For Boards Blindsided By An Activist Campaign.” Chris noted that companies in this position should take a close look at the activist and evaluate its past campaign history, how established the activist is, and what demands the activist tends to make.

“Different activists – whether it’s Pershing Square or Carl Icahn or Trian Partners or Starboard – all have a different flavor to how they approach the companies they invest in and try to engage with. So you have to understand what their background is,” Chris said.