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Directors Breach of Contract

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M&A Minute: Do I Need Both an R&W Policy and a D&O Policy?

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As someone who seeks to minimize my clients’ risks associated with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity, I often field some of the same questions. One of the most common questions my clients have is, “Why do I need a...more

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COVID-19: How To Prepare for Potential Future Disputes

Pandemic-Related Uncertainty Means Business Decisions Will Be Highly Scrutinized - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, guiding a business through this time of immense crisis means making decisions that gravely...more

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Advancement Available for Post-Separation Misuse of Confidential Information Obtained “By Reason of the Fact” of Corporate Service

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Ephrat v. medCPU, Inc., C.A. No. 2018-0852-MTZ (Del. Ch. Jun. 26, 2019). Former directors and officers may be entitled to advancement for post-separation conduct if that conduct is "by reason of the fact" of the directors'...more

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Court Of Chancery Explains Need To Prove Real Damages

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Leaf Invenergy Company v. Invenergy Wind LLC, C.A. 11830-VCL (April 19, 2018) - This is an important decision because it points out that the breach of a contract does not always mean damages will be awarded....more

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Delaware Superior Court Upholds Coverage For Fraud Claim

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Arch Insurance Company v. Murdock, C.A. N16C-01-104 EMD CCLD (March 1, 2018) - This decision upholds coverage under a D&O policy for a claim alleging fraud by directors. This is not too surprising as the Delaware...more

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Finds Demand Futility As To Fiduciary Duty Breach Claims Arising From Costly Loan Approved By...

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On September 29, 2017, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the board of foreign...more

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Court Of Chancery Explains “By Reason Of The Fact” Test

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Former directors are entitled to advancement when they are sued “by reason of the fact” that they acted as directors in committing allegedly bad conduct. That test can be hard to apply. However, as this case makes clear, when...more

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