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New York Law Journal

Going Clear: Ensuring Compliance With Pay Transparency Laws Sweeping the Empire State

This article summarizes the pay transparency laws that will or may be effective in New York, and provides some practical guidance on how New York employers should prepare to comply.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Three Big Words at the Center of the Twitter Saga

Instances of a Delaware Court finding that a "material adverse effect" has occurred are few and far between, so a ruling that one has occurred in this case would have been atypical.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Delaware and UK Boards Consider ESG: A Transatlantic Perspective

Recently, a debate about directors' obligation to pursue ESG considerations under the revitalized 'Caremark' standard has raised the stakes for directors of Delaware corporations, and gives us reason to compare the role of a Delaware board with that of a UK board with respect to ESG considerations.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

There Is No Crystal Ball: U.S. M&A Trends and Predictions

This article will discuss the current legal and deal landscape and discuss a potential shift in the market. This article will then analyze potential techniques and deal terms that may become more popular as we enter an unknown future regarding mergers and acquisitions.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Universal Proxy: A New Era Commences

Management and boards of directors should be well prepared for the changing landscape of shareholder activism that will likely result from the recent implementation of the universal proxy card system.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Right to Independent Counsel Protects Policyholders Against Conflicts of Interest

The right to independent counsel protects the policyholder's interests against conflicted representation.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Stipulations and Insurance Assignments Offer Policyholders and Claimants Relief From Bankruptcy Delays

Stipulated judgments coupled with assignments of insurance rights can shorten the bankruptcy process and offer policyholders and underlying claimants relief from the burdensome and time-consuming process of litigating underlying liability.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Rise of the Domestic Surplus Lines Insurer       

This article discusses some of the key benefits of pursuing the formation or purchase of a DSLI, as well as some of the challenges associated therewith.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Keeping Up With Cybersecurity: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Enhancements Are Coming. Be Prepared.

In its latest effort to ensure robust cybersecurity of Covered Entities, on July 29, 2022, NYDFS exposed for comment a pre-proposed second amendment to Part 500. Here are 10 such changes that Covered Entities need to know about the pre-proposed second amendment.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Is Cyber Insurance a Modern-Day Imperative?

This article discusses the increasing risks of data breaches and the option for cyber insurance. It describes cyber insurance, highlights recent cyber insurance cases involving "hostile or warlike action" policy exclusions, and discusses the future of cyber insurance as the catalyst for higher data security standards.
8 minute read

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