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Basic but Important Considerations for Corporations—Both For-Profit and Non-Profit: Understanding Director and Officer Liability...

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Depending on the scope of the policy, the policy may also provide coverage for members of corporate committees or defined classes of volunteers. Corporations do! Whether for-profit or non-profit, corporations act through...more

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What to Do When Faced With a Potential Claim Under Your D&O Insurance Policy

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Making a claim under your directors and officers (D&O) insurance policy should be straightforward, right? Not quite. We suggest you consider the following approaches to help you navigate the claim process and maximize the...more

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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 Private Company D&O Insurance 2024

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8 Reasons to Buy D&O Insurance 1. Attracting New Directors: D&O insurance makes board seats more attractive. 2. Investor Requirements: Some venture capital and private equity firms require that their portfolio companies...more

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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

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The Ins and Outs of D&O Indemnification Agreements

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Sophisticated, experienced, and effective directors and officers rarely join a public company unless that company has a platform of protection that they deem adequate. The platform in this case relates to personal and...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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An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Private Company D&O Insurance - 2023 Edition

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8 Reasons to Buy D&O Insurance - 1. Attracting New Directors: D&O insurance makes board seats more attractive. 2. Investor Requirements: Some venture capital and private equity firms require that their portfolio...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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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An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Private Company D&O Insurance

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8 Reasons to Buy D&O Insurance - 1. Attracting New Directors: D&O insurance makes board seats more attractive. 2. Investor Requirements: Some venture capital and private equity firms require that their portfolio...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

A Lapse in Safety Can Lead to Lawsuits for Directors and Officers. Boeing’s Board Learned That Firsthand.

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Boeing's Board of Directors Settled a Caremark Claim Lawsuit with Shareholders for $225 Million Over the Crash of Two 737 Max Jetliners- Board members who neglect risk oversight, in turn, risk exposure to lawsuits via...more

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Delaware Fully Embraces Captive Insurance as an Option to Protect Directors and Officers

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Delaware amended its Corporation Law (Section 145(g)) to expressly permit the use of captive insurance to protect directors and officers, including from claims for which indemnification is prohibited, joining many other key...more

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D&O Game Changer: Delaware Approves Using Captives for D&O Insurance

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Big News. On January 27, 2022, the Delaware Legislature passed legislation designed to make captive insurance a viable alternative to traditional D&O insurance. This new development should mean that, over time, the cost of...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

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Delaware Supreme Court Applies Delaware Law to Determine D&O Coverage for Delaware Corporations

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The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that Delaware law applies to the interpretation of directors and officers liability (“D&O”) insurance coverage issued to Delaware corporations. RSUI Indem. Co. v. Murdock, et al., 248 A.3d 887...more

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Take Personal Indemnification Agreements Seriously as D&O Insurance Rates Rise

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If you are serving as an officer or director of a public company (or a large private company), it has never been more important to make sure that you have an aggressively protective personal indemnification agreement. ...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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] Insurance for Nonprofits: Managing Risk in Risky Times - April 22nd, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Nonprofit organizations—and their directors and staff—are not immune to claims in difficult economic times. Identifying risks and choosing the right insurance can be critical to the organization’s mission and financial...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Indemnification Considerations for Directors and Officers of Delaware Entities

Directors and officers (Ds&Os) face exposure to potential personal liability for claims made against them in their capacity as directors and officers of the companies that they serve. This article is part one in a two-part...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Time to Review D&O Liability Protections in Distressed Private Companies

The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the oversight and management skills of directors and officers (“D&Os”) of all businesses, especially lean private companies....more

King & Spalding

D&O Coverage for COVID-19 Coronavirus-Related Lawsuits

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The COVID-19 coronavirus (“coronavirus”) pandemic has caused significant financial and economic turmoil around the globe. Governments have announced unprecedented travel restrictions, global supply chains have been...more

White and Williams LLP

Securities Class Action Filings Continue at Record Levels: How Should D&O Insurers Respond?

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On January 29, 2020, Cornerstone Research released its annual report on securities class action filings. As expected, the report demonstrates that securities class actions in both federal and state courts continue to be filed...more

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