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Accountability in Action: Personal Liability of Directors and Managers Reinforced under UAE and Saudi Law

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Corporate governance in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) has seen significant evolution in recent years, with a stronger focus on accountability, transparency, and the enforcement of...more

A&O Shearman

Northern District of Georgia Largely Denies Uniform Rental Company’s Motion to Dismiss Securities Fraud Claims Arising From...

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On September 30, 2025, Judge Steven D. Grimberg of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia substantially denied a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action arising out of the spinoff...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Corporate Governance & Compliance Preserves the Corporate Veil

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Corporate governance & compliance preserves the corporate veil and is a duty of any officer of an LLC or Corporation. What is corporate governance and compliance, and why is it important to protect the integrity of the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Amazon Ruling Marks New Era of Personal Liability for Execs

A Sept. 17 summary judgment decision in Federal Trade Commission v. Amazon.com Inc. from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, in finding that two Amazon executives could be personally liable for...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Corporate Law Comparison Chart: Delaware vs. Texas

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Texas is in the spotlight after several companies chose to move their legal home from Delaware to Texas. In 2025, Texas overhauled the Texas Business Organizations Code (the TBOC) to make the state more attractive for...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Corporate Signatures: Why Disclosing Corporate Titles Protects Real Estate Officers

Corporate officers execute many written contracts, but a single misstep in execution can shift liability from the company to the individual signatory. For a corporate agent, failing to properly disclose his or her office when...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Prior Acts Exclusion Dooms Company’s Bid for D&O Coverage

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The Supreme Court of Delaware, applying Delaware law, has held that certain allegations in an underlying complaint did not constitute a separate “Claim” against an insured under the D&O policies at issue. Origis USA LLC v....more

Offit Kurman

When the Subsidiary Fails: Litigation Risks for Officers and Directors of Parent Companies

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A recent decision in an adversary proceeding in Delaware, arising from the Chapter 7 liquidation of Rosetta Genomics, Inc., serves as a cautionary tale for corporate officers and directors — especially those of parent...more

Woodruff Sawyer

D&O Looking Ahead: D&O Considerations for 2026

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1.0 D&O Market Update - 1.1 Rates for Public Companies - The directors & officers (D&O) insurance marketplace alternates between hard, soft, and stable cycles over time. Depending on the year, various factors dominate...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Insider Trading Likely a Continued Focus for SEC Enforcement

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With last year’s change in administration, the appointment of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the “Agency” or “Commission”) Chairman Paul Atkins, and Judge Ryan being named as enforcement director, there is much...more

Morgan Lewis

French High Court Rules SAS Articles of Association Take Precedence Over Extra-Statutory Acts Even if Unanimous

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In a ruling dated July 9, 2025, the Commercial Chamber of the French High Court (Cour de cassation) reiterated that, with regard to the dismissal of managers and corporate executives of a simplified joint stock company (SAS),...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Delaware’s Teligent Decision: A Fresh Reminder of Why Delaware’s Caremark Doctrine is Causing Some Companies to Consider...

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Delaware’s Court of Chancery recently refused to dismiss a fiduciary duty lawsuit against former directors and officers of a company that had allegedly allowed its regulatory compliance deficiencies to lead to its financial...more

Smith Anderson

Legislative Update - North Carolina Business Corporation Act

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The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed House Bill 388 (the “Act”), which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Josh Stein on June 30, 2025. Originally published on the NCBA's Bar Blog, Business Law...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Lessons From the Silicon Valley Bank Chapter 11: Preserving Indemnification and Contribution Rights

Can a bar date extinguish indemnification and contribution rights against a debtor even if the underlying lawsuit is initiated post-bar date? According to a June 2024 decision by Judge Glenn in the Silicon Valley Bank Chapter...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Defamation in Business Disputes: Executive Held Personally Liable for False Kick-Back Accusation

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On June 18, 2025, Justice Andrew Borrok of the Manhattan Commercial Division issued a post-trial decision in IGC 444 Park LLC et al. v. 444 PAS Restaurant Associates LLC et al., finding individual defendant David Moinian...more

Cooley LLP

EDGAR Next: How to Handle Five Issues That Might Arise

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With the deadline for mandatory use of EDGAR Next around the corner – September 15th – here are the five biggest issues we’ve been working with clients on (as told to me by Cooley’s Luci Altman), some of which mirror the “Top...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Potential Double Whammy: Will the Company Have to Pay the Legal Fees of Disloyal Former Insiders If the Company Sues Them?

In a real-life case of adding insult to financial injury, companies harmed by the disloyal actions of their former partners, officers, managers or employees (the “former insiders”) may also have to pay their legal fees when...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Officer Exculpation in 2025: What the Latest Vote Results Tell Us

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With Delaware’s officer exculpation law now in its third proxy season, how are companies faring at the ballot box? In this week’s blog, my colleague Lenin Lopez offers insight into what’s working, what’s not, and how...more

Cooley LLP

Dissemination of One’s Own Misstatements Does Not Create Scheme Liability, Says New York Court

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On July 16, 2025, the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a scheme liability claim in an enforcement action brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against a company’s former...more

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So, You Want To Join A Public Company Board

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Retired senior executives often receive, or seek out, public company directorships as the next step in their journeys. Before accepting, they should carefully evaluate key areas to make sure they are prepared for the...more

A&O Shearman

Luxembourg Case Law Briefing – Corporate Law Highlights - 2025 Edition

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We are very pleased to present the 2025 edition of our Luxembourg corporate law-focused case law briefing, curated by the A&O Shearman Luxembourg Corporate/M&A team. In this edition, we focus on the 2024 calendar year...more

NAVEX

[Webinar] Strengthening Whistleblower Systems: New JP WPA unveiled and Regional Benchmarks - July 23rd, 11:00 am - 11:45 am PDT

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Explore how evolving whistleblower expectations and regulatory comparisons are reshaping internal reporting systems. Join legal and compliance experts for a 45-minute session on what today’s programs need to stay competitive...more

Felicello Law PC

Congratulations On Your New Role: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Legally

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If you have recently obtained a new position in the C-Suite, you are aware that the new position brings prestige, authority, and opportunity. But you may not be aware that as an officer of a company, you have also increased...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

The Humble LLC Exculpation Clause Wins Big: Member/CEO Escapes $8M Fiduciary Claims

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It’s difficult to assess the potency of section 417(a) of New York’s LLC law.  The provision starts off with a seemingly broad rule: “The operating agreement may set forth a provision eliminating or limiting the personal...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 5: Fiduciary Duties

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Litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, but with thoughtful planning, exposure can be significantly reduced. From contractual disputes to employment disputes, potential legal challenges can arise at...more

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