Managers

Why Avoidance — The Natural Order of Things?

In my last post, The Ice Beneath the Waves, I explored the fact that once an employee sues, the cost to the employer often represents only the tip of the iceberg; the greater cost occurred prior to the claim. In this post, I...more

Managers File Complaints About Employees’ Offensive Blog Posts, But Remedy Denied

Usually employees complain about their managers, not the other way around. In an interesting case, a group of managers, who complained that their workplace had been poisoned by the employer’s inaction in the face of...more

"Executive Compensation and Benefits Alert: Annual Meeting Litigation: How to Prepare"

As the 2013 proxy season is now underway, companies should be aware of the recent wave of lawsuits alleging breaches of fiduciary duties by management and directors in connection with compensation-related decisions. These...more

The Debate Rages On Regarding Whether Default Fiduciary Duties Apply to LLC Managers Under Delaware Law

Earlier this year, we reported on the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision in Auriga Capital Corp. v. Gatz Properties, LLC, wherein Chancellor Strine held that traditional fiduciary principles apply to LLC managers or...more