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Director May Pursue Malicious Prosecution Claims Against Plaintiffs’ Attorneys

Lawsuits against directors can seem very one-sided with the plaintiffs starting at bat and never having to take to the field to play defense. This may be changing as a result of a very significant decision issued last Friday...more

Preparing for the New Wave of FDIC Suits Against Bank Directors and Officers

Directors and officers are the most likely FDIC targets for recovery claims since, in many cases, they are covered by “D&O” insurance. Typically, the FDIC asserts claims for gross negligence, negligence and breach of...more

First Conviction Under Corporate Manslaughter Act

On 15th February 2011 Cotswold Geotechnical (Holdings) Limited ‘Cotswold’, a geotechnical survey company based in Gloucestershire became the first company to be convicted of an offence under The Corporate...more

Requisition to Remove Directors - Defamation

Owners who take part in signing a requisition to remove a director should be carefully reviewing what they sign or they may be finding themselves involved in a lawsuit where they could be held personally liable. This was...more

Hermitage v. LaShangrila

Motion for Summary Judgment

MSJ in a declaratory action regarding insurance coverage representing insurance company, removed from state court to Federal court by insurance company. ...more