Class Action Regime Modern class action litigation began with the United States’ 1966 adoption of amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which more efficiently allowed for claims to be pursued, in appropriate...more
The EU is stepping up its fight against greenwashing and empowers consumers for the green transition with a new Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and...more
EU is about to take a stance with respect to greenwashing with a new Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and better information. This new Directive...more
By 25 December 2022, all EU Member States were expected to have adopted and published, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions for the...more
Spain, like all other European countries, is taking decisive steps to contain the coronavirus and safeguard both public health and the Spanish economy. However, the government's decisions focus largely on healthcare and...more
We’ve asked lawyers from our offices in Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S. to talk about when directors and officers get caught up in M&A litigation....more
11/14/2018
/ Board of Directors ,
Business Judgment Rule ,
Bylaws ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Corporate Officers ,
D&O Insurance ,
Directors ,
Indemnification ,
Mergers ,
Personal Liability ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Risk Mitigation
We’ve put lawyers from our offices in Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S. on the spot. Having got them thinking about when they’ve been up against shareholders in M&A litigation, we asked for pointers you...more
We’ve asked lawyers from our offices in Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S. to give us an overview of what to expect in M&A litigation....more
11/8/2018
/ Board of Directors ,
Breach of Contract ,
Carve Out Provisions ,
Corporate Officers ,
Derivative Suit ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Liability ,
Material Misstatements ,
Omissions ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
Shareholders