Derivative Actions: Decoding Shareholder Litigation for D&O Professionals

Your Guide to Governing Derivative Claims

Greg Markel, along with his colleagues, Gina Ferarri, and Sarah Fedner have penned an incredible, comprehensive resource aimed at enriching your knowledge of governance and derivative claims – the Derivative Actions Flipbook. This guide is designed to be a valuable asset for you, your colleagues, and all stakeholders with an interest in the corporate landscape.

Navigating Shareholder Advocacy: Derivative actions, lawsuits initiated by shareholders on behalf of a harmed corporation, have grown in prominence. This makes it crucial for various stakeholders, including Directors, Officers, shareholders, insurers, employees, creditors, suppliers, and financial advisors, to gain a profound understanding of these actions. Directors and officers, given their potential involvement, should particularly be well-versed in their dynamics.

What to Anticipate: Derivative claims possess distinctive characteristics and limitations, and this guide delves into the essential principles and pertinent corporate governance facets. While rules may vary from state to state, with Delaware, New York, and California playing pivotal roles, the authors have focused on core provisions without delving into every state-specific detail.

Key Features:

• Expertly Curated Content: The flipbook places a strong emphasis on core principles of derivative actions, aiming to deepen your understanding of best practices.
• Quick Reference Guide: Designed for your convenience, it offers swift guidance when confronting derivative action challenges.
• Focused Approach: Markel, Ferarri, and Fedner zeroed in on the fundamental elements of derivative actions to ensure effective navigation.

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