Cybersecurity as a Corporate Governance Issue
A data breach used to be an IT problem. Now it's a boardroom liability. This article reveals how "cyber-washing," failed oversight, and a little-known DOJ initiative are turning cybersecurity into the next frontier of director and officer lawsuits — and what your board needs to do right now to stay off the plaintiffs' radar.
D&O Insurance: A Critical Protection for Startups
Think your startup is too small or too private to face a lawsuit? Think again. From a real-world securities fraud case involving fabricated customer contracts to boardroom disputes and employment blowups, this article breaks down the three claims most likely to land on a founder's desk — and why waiting until Series A to get D&O coverage could be the costliest decision you make.
For Professional Services Firms, Landmines Lurk in D&O Polices
Directors and Officers (D&O) policies are designed to respond to claims made against directors and officers for wrongful acts committed in their capacity as such. Unfortunately, a professional services firm expecting the protection of D&O coverage may instead find itself navigating a field of exclusionary landmines placed by its insurer. And in the case of “absolute” professional services exclusions, a D&O policy can be rendered effectively useless.
