Daniyal M Iqbal

Daniyal M Iqbal

December 06, 2017 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Are Directors Liable if Their Company Violates the Law? The Practical Implications of 'Kandell'

In a case involving allegations of unusually egregious conduct by directors of a Delaware corporation, the Delaware Court of Chancery in Kandell v. Niv, C.A. No. 11812-VCG (Del. Ch. Sept. 29) (Glasscock, V.C.) found that directors of FXCM, Inc. faced a substantial likelihood of liability for demand futility purposes on a claim alleging that they knowingly allowed FXCM to engage in an illegal business practice, despite the lack of allegations suggesting that the directors were ever explicitly notified that the practice was illegal.

By Timothy R. Dudderar and Daniyal M. Iqbal

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