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Directors in the Firing Line

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While those running companies may be aware of the numerous management and accounting breaches that can give rise to civil liability, there is generally less recognition of the possibility that breaches can also give rise to...more

Foley Hoag LLP

The SVB Bankruptcy Decision and Its Lessons for D&O Insurance Programs

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Directors and Officers (D&O) policies are intended first and foremost to protect a company’s individual directors and officers from significant claims which may be asserted against those individuals in their capacities as...more

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Report Discusses Potential Impact of ESG Claims on Directors and Officers Insurance

In its 2023 report on trends in directors & officers (D&O) liability insurance policies, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty highlighted risks associated with evolving ESG regulation and the increasing pace of climate change...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Top Tips on Complying with Directors’ Duties Under English Law

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

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Personal Liability Protection: A Simple Guide for Directors and Officers

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As a director or officer of a public or private company, you need to have strong protections in place to reduce your exposure to personal liability, as well as appropriately respond in case you become subject to an...more

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Corporate Dissolutions: D&O Protection Considerations

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Many companies rely on capital raises to grow their business and bring products and services to market—but there are times that economic and financial market conditions make it difficult for companies to secure needed...more

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Looking Ahead: Expert Insights into the 2022 D&O Market

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As predicted in last year’s Looking Ahead, D&O insurance rates continued to rise in 2021. However, there are early signs that the market is in transition and that some relief may be on the way. As documented in this year’s...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insurance Considerations for Directors and Officers of Delaware Entities

As directors and officers (Ds&Os) face exposure to potential personal liability claims, they should consider the principal protections available to them. Part one of this two-part series provided a “nuts and bolts” overview...more

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When Directors and Officers Are Sued: How Exculpation, Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses Works (And Doesn’t Work)

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Corporate directors and officers may face potential personal liability for claims made against them in their roles for the companies they serve. Corporations may purchase directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance to...more

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2016 IPO Report

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Our 2016 IPO Report offers a detailed analysis of, and outlook for, the IPO market, plus useful IPO market metrics. We look at rates of adoption of JOBS Act relief by emerging growth companies, and recent FAST Act amendments...more

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Delaware Court Clarifies Director and Officer Liability in M&A Transactions

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In Chen v. Howard-Anderson, 87 A.3d 648 (Del. Ch. 2014), the Delaware Court of Chancery (Laster, V.C.) held that directors and officers can be held liable for their participation in a change-of-control transaction if their...more

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