Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) August 2, 2010 In an attempt to eradicate organized crime in the United States, Congress enacted…

Hostile Takeover August 2, 2010 Hostile-takeover attempts, successful or not, present the target corporation's leaders with a high potential for liability…

Discussion of exclusions in D&O policies.

Bribes, Political Payments, and Gratuities February 1, 2010 Bribery practices, which were common in the 1970s among and between domestic corporations…

Personal Profit and Return of Remuneration August 2009 The personal profit exclusion, which is found in most D&O policies, precludes coverage for…

Employment-Related Exclusions February 2009 One of the fastest-growing areas of law specialization over the past decade has been in the field of employment…

Failure to Maintain Insurance May 2007 Language excluding loss from failure of directors and officers or corporations to effect and maintain insurance…

Pollution May 2007 Pollution-liability claims are frequently brought against corporations and, in many instances, against their directors and officers…

Insured Versus Insured May 2007 Insured-versus-insured exclusions, sometimes called cross-claim exclusions, are routinely incorporated into most D&O…

Assault and Battery April 2008 All D&O policies exclude coverage for claims that allege bodily injury and property damage. These exclusions focus…