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Sheppard Mullin Launches ESG Team as 'Economic Prospects' Become Increasingly Visible

"This is an opportunity to bring together environmental, social and governance issues ... many of us went to law school because we cared about those issues," Neil Popović said.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Board Structure Is Key to Oversight

In this edition of their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write that boards of directors should thoughtfully review their board committee structures to determine if there is sufficient management oversight of mission-critical company and industry risks and, where appropriate, consider reallocating responsibilities among various board committees, with corresponding updates to committee charters.
9 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Cybersecurity in Delaware: What's a Lawyer Gotta Do?

With data and other electronic security breaches on the rise and work from home being part of the new "normal," there is no better time to make sure you are satisfying your ethical and legal obligations as a Delaware lawyer to protect your client's confidential information.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

As ESG Demand Soars, Covington Hires Former EPA Boss

"ESG has become a core part of business. Companies are being called on to prevent harm and provide solutions in the face of impending climate change," said Carol Browner.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Myth and Reality: The Paradox Behind the New Proxy Activism

Engine No. 1's victory was possibly the biggest upset since David beat Goliath, but it was a perplexing victory that is still not well understood. More importantly, whether its success can be replicated by others involves questions that have not been carefully analyzed.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Former SEC General Counsel Rejoins Willkie to Lead Corporate Governance Practice

Stebbins previously spent 24 years at Willkie before joining the SEC in 2017.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Fla. Supreme Court Amends Rule That Extends Reach of 'Apex Doctrine'

The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion Aug. 26 amending Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280, officially codifying the common-law "apex doctrine" and extending its reach to high-level corporate officers.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Enterprise Liability and When to Seek Piercing the Corporate Veil

In this column, we discuss Mortimer, the enterprise theory of liability generally, and the common sequencing decisions plaintiffs need to make when bringing a veil piercing claim.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Elizabeth Holmes' Defense Team Previews High-Risk Defense Strategy

A Wall Street Journal reporter named John Carreyrou ran a series of articles that exposed that the company was smoke and mirrors. If the trial is anything like Carreyrou's book, "Bad Blood," it should be fascinating.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Bankruptcy Court Rejects US Trustee Fees on Distributions From Trust in 'Paragon Offshore'

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware addressed the issue of whether the Office of the United States Trustee (OUST) could collect its quarterly fees against assets that were previously transferred to a litigation trust free and clear of any and all claims, liens and other encumbrances pursuant to a confirmed plan of liquidation.
6 minute read

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