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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Potential Double Whammy: Will the Company Have to Pay the Legal Fees of Disloyal Former Insiders If the Company Sues Them?

In a real-life case of adding insult to financial injury, companies harmed by the disloyal actions of their former partners, officers, managers or employees (the “former insiders”) may also have to pay their legal fees when...more

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Boilerplate That Matters in Ownership Disputes: An Overview of Indemnification and Advancement Clauses

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Situations involving family dynamics, significant wealth, and fiduciary duties can be ripe for conflict. Disputes frequently arise among owners and managers of closely held businesses, family office constituencies, and other...more

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Navigating the Nuances: M&A Buyouts vs. Growth Equity Transaction

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As global markets continue to adapt to a new normal, a clear understanding of the structural nuances, risk considerations, and strategic objectives inherent in varying transaction structures enables investors to remain agile...more

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Don’t Let Bad Indemnity Provisions Become Your Environmental Disaster

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Successor liability is a phrase that corporate officers hope to never have to utter to their board of directors or shareholders. Unfortunately, it’s a common phrase in environmental litigation and a need-to-know concept in...more

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ESG on the Rise in M&A Transactions

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Dealmakers should continue to weigh the impact of ESG issues on M&A deals as ESG standards evolve. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become increasingly important for corporates in recent years,...more

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Blog: Delaware bill to update emergency powers, revise PBC provisions and amend indemnification provisions signed into law

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Delaware Assembly Bill 341 has finally been signed into law. Among other things, the bill confirms the availability of specific powers relating to stockholders’ meetings that may be exercised by the board during an emergency...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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Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Quarterly

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Welcome to the fifth issue of Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Quarterly, Seyfarth’s quarterly publication of the Securities & Financial Litigation Group focusing on decisions or other items of interest for...more

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SEC Proposes Clawback Rules

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Yesterday, the SEC proposed the long-awaited executive compensation clawback rules under Section 954 of the Dodd Frank Act. Weighing in at over 100 pages, there is a lot to digest. This McGuireWoods client alert provides an...more

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