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Indemnification Agreements under Maryland Law: Additional Protection for Directors and Officers

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As scrutiny of public companies continues to increase, it is important for directors and officers to understand the full range of protections from personal liability available to them and for a company to be cognizant of its...more

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Guide to D&O Insurance for De-SPAC Transactions, 2024 Edition

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Woodruff Sawyer is the market leader when it comes to placing D&O insurance for companies going public, be it through an IPO, direct listing, or merger with a SPAC (a “de-SPAC” transaction). Experience matters in this arena....more

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D&O Insurance for Foreign IPOs and Direct Listings

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Becoming a public company is a big undertaking for any private company; there is added complexity for foreign filers, which is to say private issuers incorporated under the laws of a country other than the United States. One...more

Jenner & Block

First Chinese Special Representative Securities Action Spikes Demand for D&O Insurance, but Coverage Availability Remains Unclear

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Purchasing directors and officers insurance (D&O insurance) is a standard practice for public companies in the United States. D&O insurance is often critical to recruiting and retaining quality directors and officers for...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Top D&O Insurance Considerations for SPACs and SPAC Targets

Litigation stemming from the meteoric rise of Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) transactions means Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance coverage requires heighted attention. Unlike a traditional IPO, where the...more

White and Williams LLP

Underwriting D&O Risks for Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Exposures

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Among the many dramatic changes to Americans’ personal and professional lives during the past few weeks has been the noticeable absence of established guidelines and information on how to conduct business in this...more

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The Private Vs. Public D&O Insurance Forum: Important Considerations for Companies Looking to Avoid Growing Pains

Although it has become common for corporate directors and officers to face claims seeking to hold them personally liable for alleged damages resulting from actions taken in their official capacity, it wasn’t always this way....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Basics of Board Service: Sheila Ronning Demystifies the Fundamentals

Long before adding women to boards was a hot topic, Sheila Ronning, CEO and founder of Women in the Boardroom, believed in the importance of providing women the opportunity to serve and excel on corporate boards. Today, as...more

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