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Corporate Counsel

The Critical Role of Board Oversight of ESG Matters

In the past few years, the investment community has placed increasing focus on a board's role of effective environmental, social and governance (ESG) oversight and disclosure.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Push for Board Diversification Will Continue—Don't Be Left Behind

2020 brought significant change at a scale unseen for decades, and 2021 appears likely to continue the trend. As a result, the corporate world, like every segment of America, must reckon with it.
6 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Twitter Shareholder Suit Slams CEO for Conflict of Interest, Privacy Concerns

The complaint filed by attorney P. Bradford deLeeuw and with Berman Tabacco attorneys of counsel accuses Jack Dorsey, who is CEO of both companies, of giving Square and other advertisers access to data Twitter users thought was private with the aim of generating revenue for both Twitter and Square.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

'AmerisourceBergen' and Section 220 Demands in Del.: Implications and Possible Fixes

The Delaware Supreme Court recently affirmed the Delaware Court of Chancery's post-trial decision ordering AmerisourceBergen Corp. to produce corporate books and records under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law in order to permit stockholders to investigate AmerisourceBergen's role in the distribution of opioids.
7 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Elimination of Statutory Barriers May Lead to New Wave of Public Benefit Corporations

On Aug. 1, 2013, a new subchapter of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the DGCL) was added to enable Delaware for-profit corporations to be incorporated as or to become a Delaware public benefit corporation, or "PBC."
7 minute read

International Edition

ESG Catches Fire: Can Law Firms Play a Role in Sustainability and Human Rights?

Corporations are increasingly being measured by more than just their stock price, prompting them to seek help from law firms' ESG practices.
11 minute read

International Edition

Latest UK Partner Struck Off For Misleading Clients

In one case, the partner had misappropriated funds from a client account, and misled another over payments.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What In-House Counsel Can Learn from Criminal Prosecution of Uber's Former Chief Security Officer

In-house attorneys and other executives are not immune from criminal liability and can be targeted for criminal prosecution for actions taken in connection with corporate matters.
9 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Delaware Corporate and Commercial Case Law Year in Review: 2020

Our criteria for selection are that the decision either meaningfully changed Delaware law or provided clarity or guidance on issues relevant to corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware.
21 minute read

International Edition

'It's a Real Issue': Law Firm Leaders Brace for Another Painful Year of Insurance Premium Rises

Law firm leaders and insurance brokers anticipate another year of double-digit rises in insurance premiums, with many in the industry concerned.
11 minute read

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