By Michael W. Peregrine | November 10, 2020
In his monthly column, Michael W. Peregrine discusses new research that calls on boards to understand that their responsibility should also include objectives such as inclusion and diversity, health and safety, and workforce reduction plans.
By Britney Torres and Bruce Sarchet | November 9, 2020
This new law was intended to achieve diversity on boards but does not detail lawful methods for compliance with its requirements, says Littler Mendelson's Britney Torres and Bruce Sarchet.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield | November 6, 2020
Given the whirlwind that has been 2020, businesses will want to take stock and pay extra scrutiny in their review. If you need some advice on where to start, consider the following checklist and remember one piece of advice: organization is key.
By Frank Ready | November 5, 2020
Corporate legal departments have spent the last several months working remotely out of necessity. But there could be great value—and great risk—in keeping the arrangement going long-term.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Edward T. Kang | November 5, 2020
In June, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted an appeal that could radically alter existing state law on corporate liability based on the veil-piercing theory. The case, arising from a dram shop tort action, is poised to test Pennsylvania law's "strong presumption" against piercing the corporate veil.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Commentary
By Barry M. Klayman and Mark E. Felger | November 4, 2020
The dispute involved 140 acres of farmland near Milton, Delaware. Two siblings had acquired the property from their parents by gift and purchase. In a written co-ownership agreement, they agreed to waive any right that they may have to seek partition of the property without the prior written consent of the other.
By Frank Ready | October 28, 2020
A panel held during Wednesday's Women, Influence & Power in Law Virtual Summit examined the exhaustive levels of detail required for legal departments to truly be proactive about data protection, from fine-tuning language in vendor agreements to the way duties are assigned within the company itself.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh | October 28, 2020
In their column on Corporate Governance, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh consider how a corporation can successfully handle political pressures through a focus on corporate purpose.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David J. Kaufmann | October 28, 2020
In his column on Franchising, David J. Kaufmann asks: How do you administer the legal department of one of the world's largest franchisors? To gain insight, he turned to Julie Davis, the Global Chief Legal Officer of Taco Bell Corp.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Commentary
By Francis G.X. Pileggi and Chauna A. Abner | October 28, 2020
Delaware courts have often thwarted plaintiffs' pursuit of both a claim for breach of contract and a claim for breach of fiduciary duty when those claims arose out of the same facts.
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