By Maeve O’Connor, Elliot Greenfield, and Tristan M. Ellis – December 10, 2019 Recent decisions reflect increased attention to social connections and other noneconomic factors that may undermine director independence.
By Mark R.S. Foster and Ryan Keats – December 10, 2019 | They are the canary in the coal mine, and they almost invariably foreshadow shareholder litigation. Be prepared with a strategy when they arrive.
By D. Scott Carlton – January 17, 2020 | The unique procedural posture of shareholder derivative suits requires court approval of settlements under Rule 23.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Settling parties must be diligent in satisfying the settlement prerequisites to ensure the settlement is approved by the court.
By James Musgrove and Jeffrey Simpson – November 4, 2019 | The Supreme Court of Canada released a long-anticipated decision in Pioneer Corporation et al. v. Godfrey, wrestling with several important questions covering Canada’s Competition Act.
By Angela Sabbe and Scott Carlton - January 29, 2020 | There's no Yelp for experts. In this Sound Advice, Angela Sabbe and Scott Carlton discuss tips for finding expert witnesses and considerations to evaluate when identifying the right expert for litigation matters.
By Adam Polk – January 24, 2020 | Adam Polk discuss the Supreme Court's 2017 BMS decision, subsequent district court decisions' application of the decision to the claims of absent class members, and two recent appellate courts who have been asked to decide: "Does BMS apply to class actions?"
Learn how to get involved with the Class Actions & Derivative Suits committee and maximize your Section membership!
Feb
13
2020 Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar
CLE 540 min
For over 30 years in-house and outside counsel have come together each winter to learn, network and share expertise about the unique challenges they face in representing corporations.
Feb
20
Events | In-Person
Third Annual Current Issues in FINRA Arbitration and Enforcement Regional CLE Program
CLE 180 min
This program will cover foremost topics of interest to attorneys practicing before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Feb
20
Events | Webinar
Legal Implications of New Technologies, Part Three: Autonomous Vehicles in the Air and Elsewhere [CC]
CLE 60 min
Attorneys should expect to be confronted with various issues arising out of the design and use of autonomous vehicles including, for example, civil and criminal liability.
