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Many private companies are choosing to stay private for longer before proceeding with an IPO or direct listing. Companies have more time to build value and get their ducks in a row. One challenge, however, is that their employees holding stock might want liquidity before the company is ready. This edition of the D&O Notebook discusses the issues and explains why now is the time for private companies to review and adopt new policies and procedures to handle the situation.

COVID-19 has claimed many M&A deals. In this post previously published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section, read about recent failed M&A deals as well as learn about MAE carveouts.

On April 28, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued much needed guidance and relief for employers. Learn more about the new requirements for employers, deadline changes, and specifics about the reliefs.

Cyber insurers are tightening underwriting guidelines and clarifying policy language. Learn what to keep in mind as you purchase cyber insurance for the first time or renew in 2020.

Explore the timely Business Insurance webinar as well as other resources relevant to directors and officers amidst COVID-19, including Stanford Rock Center’s excellent compendium of current resources.

Assess what you need to do to safely and effectively re-open should your county or state allow non-essential businesses to do so in the face of COVID-19.

What would happen if, on top of investment losses, as a high-net-worth individual, you faced a property or liability claim that wasn't covered by your insurance?

Learn how to conduct a simple risk assessment so you can identify, assess, and manage risks based on the likely impact on your food and beverage company.

We discuss the newly tracked representations (reps) related to privacy and cyber security and address the question: How would both representations and warranties insurance, and cyber insurance, respond to some of these new representations?

Learn about the options directors and officers must weigh when facing corporate bankruptcy as well as the personal liability directors and officers might face and how D&O insurance can help.

Builders risk policy forms vary by insurance carrier and many contain clauses that can reduce or eliminate coverage in the event of a project suspension.

Learn the answers to the questions commonly asked regarding termination, claims, and post-termination defense for employers.