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Former Theranos CEO Denied Attorney-Client Privilege Over Communications with Company Attorneys

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Former Theranos CEO Denied Attorney-Client Privilege Over Communications with Company Attorneys; District of Massachusetts Allows Putative Securities Class Action to Proceed Against OvaScience Investors; Delaware Chancery...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

California Employers Face Various New Laws in January 2021

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new laws covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to leaves of absence to data reporting. Most of these laws take effect January 1, so now is a good time for...more

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How to Protect Boards From COVID-19 Governance Risk

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Government committees, whistle blowers, the plaintiffs’ bar, activists, customers and special interest groups all appear to be readying to assail company boards, for failing the public trust. Originally Published inThe...more

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Leading Your Whole Organization Through the Pandemic and Beyond

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Across the globe, as we collectively begin to emerge from mandatory shelter-in-place orders, our dialogue has shifted from “how do we conduct business effectively with a remote workforce?” to “when and how do we safely...more

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The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Corporate Governance

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This Governing Health series examines how traditional governance practices may change and how boards of directors can position themselves to proactively support their organizations now and as they recover from the COVID-19...more

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After COVID-19, Where Was the Board?

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COVID-19 is testing every part of a corporation and its business continuity planning. And the very top of the organization — namely, the board of directors — is no exception. What are the board’s responsibilities during...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Protecting Against Opportunistic Acquisitions And Activism – Considering A Stockholder Rights Plan

The recent collapse in equity values resulting from the coronavirus crisis has made public companies more vulnerable to opportunistic acquisition and activist strategies. As a result, companies should consider whether they...more

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COVID-19 Considerations for Directors

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On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The ramifications of COVID-19 are being experienced worldwide, with President Trump suspending all travel from Europe, and even the NBA...more

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COVID-19: Evaluating the Need for In-Person Fund Board Meetings and Other Considerations for U.S. Asset Managers

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The pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted certain industries and markets, and captured the attention of market participants. This client alert reviews the March 4, 2020 SEC guidance issued in response to...more

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