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In this increasingly litigious and regulatory intense environment, D&O Looking Ahead provides a bridge to help you stay on top of the evolving D&O risk landscape. – Priya Huskins The streak of good news in D&O litigation...more
The Superior Court of Connecticut, applying Connecticut law, granted an insurer’s motion for summary judgment, finding that a D&O policy did not afford coverage for a settlement that resulted in a consent judgment against the...more
In a market known for volatility, public company D&O (directors & officers) insurance has certainly lived up to its reputation in recent years—pricing has been on a roller coaster, fluctuating between skyrocketing increases...more
Policyholders must be vigilant in coordinating their insurance program across coverage lines in today’s complex claims environment. Often resembling a “patchwork quilt” – modern businesses protect against a wide range of...more
Directors and officers facing liability claims, including investigations and enforcement proceedings, must pay careful attention to the notice provisions of their directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability coverage policies and...more
A recent decision by a California appellate court in Practice Fusion, Inc. v. Freedom Specialty Insurance Company, denying the policyholder more than $118 million in Directors & Officers liability coverage based on an...more
As a matter of first impression, on July 9, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division issued a published decision upholding and enforcing a “capacity” exclusion contained in a Directors and Officers Liability...more
Paraco Gas Corporation purchased an insurance policy for Directors, Officers and Private Company Liability (“D&O”) from Ironshore Indemnity, Inc. that covered certain acts of Paraco’s officers and directors. Paraco...more
8 Reasons to Buy D&O Insurance 1. Attracting New Directors: D&O insurance makes board seats more attractive. 2. Investor Requirements: Some venture capital and private equity firms require that their portfolio companies...more
Do you know which attorneys will represent your interests if your insurance provider has to defend you in litigation? You might be surprised. As a general rule, liability insurance policies – such as those held by family...more
Dominance was the theme of this year’s NCAA basketball tournament, with the UConn men’s team winning back-to-back championships and the South Carolina women’s team reclaiming the title with a perfect record. But let’s not...more
The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, has held that a “prior acts” exclusion in a directors and officers policy did not bar coverage for settlements reached by the insured in two related shareholder lawsuits,...more
After a yacht ran aground, the owner filed a maritime insurance claim. Despite a New York choice of law provision in the insurance policy, the owner contended that Pennsylvania law applied. The Third Circuit had protected the...more
Delaware Supreme Court concludes that a letter from a lawyer informing an insured of possible lawsuits without identifying potential plaintiffs or demanding payment is not a “claim for damages” within the meaning of...more
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, applying New York law, has held that one Insured cannot use consent and cooperation provisions in a D&O insurance policy to block coverage for another...more
On remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, applying Virginia law, has held that a bump-up provision in directors and officers liability...more
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
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California, applying California law, has held that two former directors and officers were entitled to advancement of defense costs incurred in connection with SEC...more
On January 16, 2024, the Supreme Court heard argument in Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation et al. v. Moab Partners LP et al., No. 22-1165. Macquarie presents an important issue for publicly traded companies and their D&O...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, applying New Jersey law, has affirmed that an excess policy did not provide coverage when an insured could not satisfy an express condition precedent to coverage...more
For corporate officers, exposure to potential liability is part of the job. Two of the primary protections available to corporate officers come in the form of a tailored D&O insurance program and a favorable indemnification...more
Directors and officers (D&O) and errors and omissions (E&O) policies often contain “capacity” limitations, which restrict coverage to claims against the insured alleging acts undertaken by the insured in his or her insured...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, applying Kentucky law, has held that a D&O policy’s insured v. insured exclusion barred coverage for a lawsuit brought by a non-insured entity and other insured persons....more
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, applying Pennsylvania law, denied an insurer’s motion for summary judgment on the grounds that a genuine dispute of material fact existed as to...more
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, applying Massachusetts law, has held that a “former director and officer” exception to an insured v. insured exclusion in a private company management liability...more