Current literature is full of warnings about individual liability of directors when corporations violate governmental laws or regulations. I suggest that the practical risk for directors is minimal. The United States Attorney General’s Office is out to emphasize that individuals … Continue reading
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At its December 10th breakfast meeting, the New England Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors explored the learning from the 2013 compensation season and it’s ramifications for 2014. The panel included a couple of directors of public companies, … Continue reading
You are in-house general counsel to a public company. What are your greatest concerns? How do you feel about your “outside” lawyers? The November 7th segment of Practicing Law Institute’s annual securities law conference discussed these issues in its morning … Continue reading
Without question one of the premier lawfirms in the United States, Wachtell Lipton long has represented, and spoken for, “larger corporate interests.” Today’s news brings us two factoids suggesting that it is not always easy being Wachtell. First, the Shareholder … Continue reading