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Congratulations On Your New Role: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Legally

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If you have recently obtained a new position in the C-Suite, you are aware that the new position brings prestige, authority, and opportunity. But you may not be aware that as an officer of a company, you have also increased...more

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Directors and Officers of Retirement Villages in Western Australia–The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024 Materially...

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The changes in Western Australia to the Retirement Villages Act 1992 (WA) (RV Act) that have been passed by the State Parliament and known as the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024 (RV Bill) have been more than a decade...more

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The Continued Evolution of Caremark Oversight Liability

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In the last year, Delaware courts have issued several notable opinions that further define—and in some cases expand—the scope of liability for failures of oversight at a corporation. Claims by shareholders that one or more...more

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Considerations for D&O Insurance in Light of the Changing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Legal Landscape

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After George Floyd’s death in May 2020, companies (including their directors and officers) are facing increasing liability exposure and scrutiny from both sides of the political aisle relating to diversity, equity, and...more

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Delaware Chancery Court Holds that High Standard for Oversight Liability Applies to Corporate Officers

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The Delaware Court of Chancery recently held that claims for breach of the fiduciary duty of oversight are not easier to plead against corporate officers than against corporate directors. The decision in Segway Inc. v. Cai...more

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