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So, You Want To Join A Public Company Board

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Retired senior executives often receive, or seek out, public company directorships as the next step in their journeys. Before accepting, they should carefully evaluate key areas to make sure they are prepared for the...more

Felicello Law PC

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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Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 5: Fiduciary Duties

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Litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, but with thoughtful planning, exposure can be significantly reduced. From contractual disputes to employment disputes, potential legal challenges can arise at...more

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Curiosity may kill the cat, but is indispensable for workplace health and safety

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“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb “used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation” (Wikipedia) or is an idiom “said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something” (Cambridge...more

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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

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Compliance Outreach for Investment Adviser and Investment Company Senior Officers

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced that it will host a compliance outreach program on November 7, 2024 (see the program’s agenda) on Advisers Act and Investment Company Act related topics.  The agenda...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Revisiting Financial Institution Incentive Compensation Rules Under Dodd-Frank — The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis delves into the renewed focus on incentive compensation by federal financial regulators. Joined by colleagues Sheri Adler and Jina Davidovich from the Employee...more

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Don’t Pull the Trigger on That Stock Trade Just Yet! Questions Counsel Should Ask Insiders Before They Trade; Topics to Cover When...

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One of the routine duties of counsel for a public company is advising officers and directors on their trades in company stock and their SEC responsibilities when they leave. Because those discussions are routine, it may be...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

[Webinar] AI's Goldilocks Problem for Officers and Directors: Getting Risk Management "Just Right" - June 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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The transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges for businesses across various sectors. Corporate entities and their fiduciaries are navigating a complex landscape...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Diversity Driven Derivative Suits: Culture Wars Come to the Boardroom

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Traditionally deployed to protect a corporation from its board’s imprudent investment or financial decision-making, in recent years shareholders have taken to bringing derivative actions on a corporation’s behalf for its...more

Conyers

Directors' Duties: The Next Chapter

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As directors around the world grapple with difficult and uncertain times arising from various macro-economic factors, these decisions provide useful and timely guidance on the approach that directors should take to protect...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What Fiduciary Duties Do I Have as a Director of a Delaware Corporation?

You’re an entrepreneur, you form your first company, and suddenly you carry the title of founder, director, officer, and/or employee all at once. When running your business, it may feel like all of your roles blur together....more

J.S. Held

How to Hire a Good CISO: A Short But Informative Guide

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The deluge of cyberattacks has not abated. Before discussing what a CISO does and the different ways of bringing CISO expertise into an organization, let us take a quick look at the current threat landscape....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

How to Conduct Board and Committee Meetings

In recent years, we have witnessed a sharp increase in the number of lawsuits filed in Israel against officers and directors of companies and a broadening of the scope of their liability. As a result of their roles, directors...more

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Navigating CCO liability risks: Tips for staying out of the SEC's crosshairs

The issue of chief compliance officer (CCO) liability has long been debated; it has become a grave concern for CCOs, CEOs, and other C-suite executives who put on “too many hats” within an organization and take on the firm’s...more

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Bank Officer and Director Enforcement Exposures In the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank

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The recent and sudden failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and the threat of other bank failures, have led to intense public focus on what caused these banks to run into trouble, who is to blame, and what...more

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Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues

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For most large companies, a frictionless flow of information and the ability to transfer customer data, employee files, financial records and other information around the world quickly and cost-effectively is a critical...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Managing Litigation Risks in De-SPAC Transactions - October 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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As SPAC litigation continues to proliferate, it is more important than ever that officers and directors of companies undertaking a de-SPAC transaction be mindful of litigation risks and adopt strategies for managing them....more

Venable LLP

When Can the FTC, and CFPB, State Consumer Credit Regulators Pierce the Corporate Veil?

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Does Ownership and Management Structure Matter? Fiduciary Relationships - Special confidence placed in one who in equity and good conscience is bound to act in good faith and in due regard to the one reposing confidence....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

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Compliance Perspectives: Compliance Challenges in India

It’s a very busy time for compliance professionals overseeing businesses operating in India, reports Arpinder Singh, India & Emerging Markets Leader at EY Forensic & Integrity Services. There are a dizzying number of new...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Three Practical Steps for Business Continuity Planning in Times of Crises

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Do not fret if your organization was not completely prepared for COVID-19. Many weren’t and it’s not too late to implement good planning for immediate needs and for the future. ...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Reevaluating the Board Risk Oversight Process: Implications of Marchand and Other Recent Developments | Insights | Skadden, Arps,...

On February 26, 2020, Skadden held a webinar titled “Reevaluating the Board Risk Oversight Process: Implications of Marchand and Other Recent Developments.” The panelists were Edward Micheletti, litigation partner and...more

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Coronavirus: could being quarantined in the UK affect my tax position?

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The UK health secretary now has powers to quarantine individuals where they present a risk of spreading the coronavirus. As the outbreak worsens, so the possibility of being subject to mandatory isolation increases....more

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