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Carey Olsen

Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal delivers key ruling concerning directors' duties and creditor protection in the British Virgin...

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In the recent decision of Byers & Richardson v Chen Ningning (BVIHCMAP2024/0009) ("Byers"), the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal ("COA") considered the scope of the director’s duty to creditors when a company is insolvent or...more

Allen Matkins

Court Applies Internal Affairs Doctrine Even Though Statute Refers Only To Directors

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Courts are wont to say that Section 2116 of the California Corporations Code codifies the internal affairs doctrine.  See Villari v. Mozilo, 208 Cal. App. 4th 1470, 1478 n.8 (Cal. Ct. App. 2012) (“Corporations Code section...more

Lathrop GPM

Significant Amendments Proposed to the DGCL to Stem Business Defections to Other States

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Proposed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) introduce safe harbors for liability from transactions involving directors, officers and controlling stockholders and define and limit a stockholder’s right...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

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

Allen Matkins

We Now Know That "Knowing" Requires Knowledge

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Last month, I wrote about the Nevada Supreme Court's holding that a plaintiff must prove more than gross negligence to hold a director liable for breach of fiduciary duty.  Chur v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct., 136 Nev. Adv. Op. 7...more

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