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The 2025 Guide to D&O Insurance for SPAC IPOs

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As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the...more

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Misinformation as a Material Risk: Governance, Response, and Insurance Considerations

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The spread of misinformation goes beyond public relations and poses a real risk to business operations. Whether it's inaccurate information shared on social media, mischaracterizations in mainstream news or podcasts, or...more

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Derivative Suit Exposure: More Art Than Science

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Derivative suits are a topic of discussion that continues to challenge directors, officers, and insurers alike. The issue is particularly fraught for individual directors and officers because Delaware-incorporated companies...more

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Basic but Important Considerations for Corporations—Both For-Profit and Non-Profit: Understanding Director and Officer Liability...

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Depending on the scope of the policy, the policy may also provide coverage for members of corporate committees or defined classes of volunteers. Corporations do! Whether for-profit or non-profit, corporations act through...more

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The End of an Empire? Companies Are Getting More (Dela)Wary

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In the brilliant long-form podcast Fall of Civilizations, author Paul Cooper gives listeners a sense of how average citizens living in Tenochtitlan, Angkor Wat, Rome, and Constantinople may have felt as once-mighty empires...more

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2024 D&O and Professional Liability Year in Review

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The past year once again saw a breadth of court decisions addressing a wide variety of directors and officers and professional liability insurance coverage issues. At various levels, state and federal courts across the...more

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What to Do When Faced With a Potential Claim Under Your D&O Insurance Policy

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Making a claim under your directors and officers (D&O) insurance policy should be straightforward, right? Not quite. We suggest you consider the following approaches to help you navigate the claim process and maximize the...more

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Optimizing the Value of a GP Advisory Board for Private Equity Funds

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Launching a private equity fund is an exciting yet daunting endeavor; and a General Partner (GP) Advisory Board can be a critical asset in navigating the complexities. Thoughtfully designing and engaging a GP Advisory Board...more

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[Webinar] D&O Insurance Trends: Looking Ahead to 2025 - September 17th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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The streak of good news in D&O litigation risk ends this year, with a rise in class action filings and bigger settlements. But the D&O market is still soft, so staying on top of the evolving risk landscape will help you...more

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20 Questions: Getting to Know a Board Before You Join

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When you join the board of a public company, you are making a long-term commitment that carries with it the risk of tarnishing your professional reputation if things go seriously wrong. You might also have to endure the...more

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[Webinar] Insurance for Nonprofits: Managing Risk in Risky Times - April 22nd, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Nonprofit organizations—and their directors and staff—are not immune to claims in difficult economic times. Identifying risks and choosing the right insurance can be critical to the organization’s mission and financial...more

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Underwriting D&O Risks for Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Exposures

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Among the many dramatic changes to Americans’ personal and professional lives during the past few weeks has been the noticeable absence of established guidelines and information on how to conduct business in this...more

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Making Sure the Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Navigating Director and Officer Liability Insurance for Community Associations

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A community or property owner association ("Association") acts through board members and officers who are volunteers and are generally willing to serve because they care about their communities. But in this day and age,...more

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Counter-Cyclical Thoughts About D&O Insurance

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It can be a challenge, when economic times are relatively good, to take time away from thinking about new opportunities to discuss topics like D&O insurance. Even though I am biased, I’ll admit that, in those times,...more

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Protecting Directors and Officers From Derivative Liability Arising From Data Breaches

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With data breaches affecting companies across virtually every industry, cyber security has remained front page news. Lawsuits brought by aggrieved consumers and financial institutions against companies that have suffered data...more

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