Tag Archives: Directors

Guest Post: Claims Against Directors for Failure to Insure Against Cyber Risk Are More Likely Now

Francis Kean In the following guest post, Francis Kean, Executive Director FINEX Willis Towers Watson, take a look at an interesting and arguably surprising recent U.K. judicial decision in which a supermarket chain was held liable for the unauthorized Internet … Continue reading

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Corp Fin Director’s “Cheat Sheet” for Brexit Disclosure

It’s no surprise that the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues to impact business – I blogged last month that it might be one of this year’s “top risks.” And in December, I wrote that the SEC is monitoring disclosure. In remarks … Continue reading

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Similar Reports of Association Theft in Both Coasts on Same Day Send Message to Boards of Directors Everywhere

Reports of association theft, fraud and embezzlement are no surprise to the South Florida community association attorneys at our firm, but two similar reports on the same day from communities on both the east and west coasts of the country … Continue reading

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Delaware Court Holds that Creditors Have No Direct Cause of Action Against Directors of Compan

On May 18, 2007, the Supreme Court for the State of Delaware (the "Court") held that a creditor of a corporation that is operating within the zone of insolvency may not bring a direct action against the corporations directors for … Continue reading

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Guest Post: The Truth about Directors’ Duties in the UK and the Business Judgment Rule

Francis Kean In the following guest post, Francis Kean, Executive Director FINEX Willis Towers Watson, reviews some interesting recent historical academic research on directors’ duties and the business judgment rule in the U.K.  A version of this article previously was … Continue reading

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