Ian Shapiro

Ian Shapiro

July 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Puffery or Not? Courts Examine Corporate Codes of Conduct

Although a number of federal courts have found code of conduct statements to be non-actionable puffery, given the uncertainty in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, public companies should review their codes of conduct and revise them if necessary to mitigate litigation risk.

By Sarah Lightdale, Ian Shapiro and Linh Nguyen

10 minute read

November 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Limiting the Use of Corporate Depositions to Their Proper Purpose

Ian Shapiro implores courts and practitioners to limit the use of Rule 30(b)(6) depositions—and their Rule 11-f analog under the CPLR—to their proper and intended purpose.

By Ian Shapiro

19 minute read