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Dodd-Frank, SEC Enforcement Activity, Whistleblowers and D&O Insurance

March 15, 2011

Management Liability/D&O

Is the Dodd-Frank Act (Dodd-Frank), signed into law on July 21, 2010, potentially a game-changer when it comes to the exposure of officers and directors of public companies to litigation? Yes. And unfortunately for directors and officers and the companies they serve, the scope of insurance coverage afforded by director and officer (D&O) liability insurance policies can be problematic.

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Priya Cherian Huskins, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Management Liability

Editor, D&O Notebook

Priya is a recognized expert and frequent speaker on D&O liability risk and its mitigation. In addition to consulting on D&O insurance, she counsels clients on corporate governance matters, including ways to reduce their exposure to shareholder lawsuits and regulatory investigations. Priya serves on the board of an S&P 500 public company and a large private company and has an impressive list of publications, speaking engagements, and awards for her influence and expertise in the industry. 

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Priya Cherian Huskins, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Management Liability

Editor, D&O Notebook

Priya is a recognized expert and frequent speaker on D&O liability risk and its mitigation. In addition to consulting on D&O insurance, she counsels clients on corporate governance matters, including ways to reduce their exposure to shareholder lawsuits and regulatory investigations. Priya serves on the board of an S&P 500 public company and a large private company and has an impressive list of publications, speaking engagements, and awards for her influence and expertise in the industry. 

415.402.6527

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