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Center for Corporate Governance
The Center for Corporate Governance
NYCLA’s Center for Corporate Governance is dedicated to educating legal practitioners, their clients, and others with an interest in corporate governance, in the best practices for corporations, their officers and in particular, their boards. The principles of corporate governance are evolving and in recent years quite quickly. Officers and board members need to be aware of their responsibilities and duties as the legal and practical landscape of what is acceptable and unacceptable conduct for boards and officers changes.
Many legal practitioners have clients who are among those who have such duties and responsibilities, and counsel must continue to educate themselves to be able to advise those clients. The Center for Corporate Governance and NYCLA has decided it is important for them to play a key role in this process not only with their members, but also in the legal community in the greater New York area.
While The Center and NYCLA recognize that there are other outstanding organizations playing a role in bettering Corporate Governance, we intend to work with a number of them to advance the goal of increasing the understanding of good Corporate Governance. The process of coordinating with various groups including universities, industry groups, foundations, and non-profit and for-profit entities has already begun.
NYCLA’s Center for Corporate Governance is Chaired by Gregory Markel, who can be reached at GMarkel@seyfarth.com
Securities Litigation
Ninth Circuit Revives in Part Facebook Privacy-Related Securities Suit
October 19, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Enforcement
Private Companies and SEC Enforcement Actions
October 18, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Professional Liability Risks and Trends Series
Chair of the Center for Corporate Governance in the News
October 12, 2023
Gregory Markel, Chair of NYCLA’s Center for Corporate Governance, was recently quoted by Law 360 in its article Things to Know About High Court Whistleblower Case. He was also recently interviewed by PLUS BLOG about Professional Liability Risks and Trends
Shareholders Derivative Litigation
Derivative Litigation: Board Lessons and Takeaways
October 4, 2023
By Greg Markel, Giovanna Ferrari and Sarah Fedner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Shareholders Derivative Litigation
The Risks of Shareholder Derivative Suits and D&O Coverage
October 2, 2023
By Sam Vardy and Carey Lynn, Howden
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Corporate Governance Flipbook
Your Guide to Effective Governance Practices
September 25, 2023
Seyfarth’s Securities & Fiduciary Duty Litigation attorneys are excited to introduce a valuable resource that we believe will greatly benefit your understanding of corporate governance and its impact on your organization – the Corporate Governance Flipbook.
Navigating the Landscape of Corporate Governance: In an ever-evolving business world, corporate governance plays a vital role in ensuring organizations operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our Corporate Governance Flipbook has been meticulously crafted to serve as your compass in understanding the fundamentals of corporate governance and its application to various industries.
What You Can Expect: Our flipbook offers a comprehensive overview of the most critical principles of corporate governance, tailored to provide insights for directors, officers, shareholders, employees, investors, regulators, and experts across fields like crypto, cyber security, and economics.
Key Features:
- Expertly Curated Content: Gain access to a wealth of knowledge that encapsulates the core principles of corporate governance. Our content is structured to empower you with a deep understanding of governance best practices.
- Quick Reference Guide: Designed to be a convenient resource, the flipbook allows you to swiftly access guidance when faced with corporate governance challenges.
- Focused Approach: While the realm of corporate governance is vast, the flipbook zeroes in on the key duties of directors and officers, as commonly understood in the United States. This targeted approach ensures that you grasp the essential aspects of effective governance.
Securities Litigation
Regional Bank Hit with Banking Crisis-Related Securities Suit
September 13, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
ESG
ESG-Related Suit Against Unilever Based on Ben & Jerry’s Board’s Resolution Dismissed
September 6, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Corporate Governance Duties
Five Essential Corporate Governance Duties and Even More Takeaways To Avoid Violating Them
August 31, 2023
By Greg Markel, Gina Ferrari and Sarah Fedner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Regulatory Enforcement
Sup. Ct. to Rule When Feds Must Provide Enforcement Action Jury Trial
August 16, 2023
By Gregory A. Markel and Gershon Akerman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
ESG
Target Hit with ESG-Backlash Securities Suit
August 14, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities & Fiduciary Duty Litigation
The Supreme Court Will Determine When Federal Agencies Must Provide for the Right to a Jury Trial in Civil Enforcement Actions
August 8, 2023
By Gregory A. Markel and Gershon Akerman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Securities Litigation
NERA: First Half Securities Suit Filings Point to Overall Full-Year Increase
August 7, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Litigation
Verizon Hit with Lead Telephone Cable-Related Securities Suit
August 2, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Litigation
Cornerstone Research: 1H23 Securities Suit Filings Increased Relative to 2H22
July 24, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Shareholders Derivative Litigation
Federal Court Derivative Suit Dismissed Based on Forum Selection Clause, Despite Exchange Act Claims
July 17, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Litigation
Baxter Hit with Supply Chain-Related Securities Class Action Lawsuit
July 16, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Enforcement
U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Case Concerning the SEC’s Use of In-House Court
July 5, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Quantitative Tightening
Is QT making D&O Policies a Liquid Asset?
June 26, 2023
By Sarah Abrams, Bowhead Specialty
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Shareholders Derivative Litigation
Ninth Circuit En Banc Ruling Upholds Forum Selection Clause
June 20, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
ESG
Next Up on the ESG Front: Greenhushing?
June 19, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Litigation
Even in Direct Listing, Section 11 Plaintiff Must Trace Shares to Registration Statement
June 1, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Director and Officer Liability
Failure to Prevent Fraud – the New Company Exposure
May 17, 2023
By Mark Sutton and Leah Barratt, Clyde & Co.
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Coronavirus
Disney Hit With Securities Suit with COVID-Related Allegations
May 15, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Securities Litigation
First Republic Bank Hit with Banking Crisis-Related Securities Suit
April 25, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Shareholders Derivative Litigation
The Derivative Suit Against the Fox Board Just Got a Lot More Interesting
April 20, 2023
By Kevin LaCroix, RT ProExec
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Press Highlight
ESG and Corporate Purpose: Their Current Status and How They Relate
April 19, 2023
By Greg Markel, Giovanna Ferrari, and Sarah Fedner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Linked with permission from Kevin LaCroix and The D&O Diary
Press Highlight
Why are securities class action mediations different than mediations of other types of claims?
March 20, 2023
By Greg Markel and Sarah Fedner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP