Preparing For The Wave Of Covid Lawsuits
It's hard to imagine a company that won’t have a worker who contracts the coronavirus before this is over. CEOs and their boards should begin mapping out strategies now.
A Litigation Pandemic
Never let it be said that American trial lawyers let a crisis go to waste.
Emerging Risks And The C-Suite: Where Have The GCs Gone?
Events unfolding in 2020 have propelled issues of risk management to the forefront of conversations. So why are some legal chiefs still sitting on the sidelines?
Mitigating Litigation Risk For Businesses Reopening In The Near-Term
Even as businesses reopen, the virus continues to spread—and lawsuits will inevitably follow. Consider these steps to safeguard your company.
The Case That Could Change Product Liability
"Ford v. Bandemer," playing out in an obscure Minnesota jurisdiction, could bring companies across the U.S. a reprieve from product liability lawsuits.
Force Majeure In The Time Of Coronavirus
With no end in sight to the outbreak, companies may want to consider this legal option to mitigate the impact of the crisis on their business.
For An Emerging Class Of Lawyer Kings, Litigation Is A Cash Cow
The legal fees they earn for class-action suits will come from the companies they sue—and, ultimately, from the consumers who buy their products.
Opioid Litigation Has Liability Lessons Every CEO Should Worry About
When an Oklahoma judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for causing that state’s opioid crisis, business leaders were understandably distressed. Not...
What CEOs Should Be Asking Risk Managers
Chief executives must navigate the muddy waters of both complex compliance and growth, while communicating with a board of directors. It’s no easy task. Here are three priorities for CEOs to discuss with risk managers in order to properly communicate with the board.
Let’s Make A “Deal Tax”
They call it the “deal tax”: When a public company announces a merger or acquisition, it is greeted with one, two or half a dozen lawsuits, sometimes drafted and filed within hours of the announcement.
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CEO Optimism Drops In November Amid Election Results And Covid Spike
A new poll of more than 200 chief executives finds deep concern over the incoming Biden administration—and the dangerous direction of the pandemic.