Article(s) published by this organization: 40
 | Delaware Decisions Reduce Hurdles to Defending D&O Claims Anjali C. Das; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; September 28, 2009, previously published on September 2009 A typical claim targeting directors and officers ("D&Os") in the context of a merger or acquisition is that the D&Os breached their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty by failing to get the best deal for shareholders. However, in a boon to D&Os and their insurers, several recent... |
| Florida Appellate Court Finds That Third-Party Contribution Claims Are Obsolete Ricardo J. Cata, Ronnie Guillen; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; September 10, 2009, previously published on September 2009 A recent Florida case may have a dramatic impact on the way that defendants and defense counsel handle claims in which a third party may be partially or entirely liable for the claimant's damagers. See T & S Enterprises Handicap Accessibility Inc. v. Wink Industrial Maintenance and Repair,... |
| Swine Flu and the Americans with Disabilities Act Kevin C. Donovan; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 15, 2009, previously published on July 2009 Concern over spread of the H1N1 flu virus ("swine flu") in the workplace does not relieve employers of their obligations under employee protection laws, including the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). |
| IAIS Parallels United States Government and European Commission Actions to Further Strengthen Supervision of Large, Multi-National Insurance and Reinsurance Companies Frederick J. Pomerantz, Arnold Kideckel; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 15, 2009, previously published on July 2009 On June 17, 2009, President Obama announced a Financial Regulatory Reform U.S. Plan ("U.S. Plan") which is designed to overhaul the financial regulatory system by, among others, creating a systemic risk regulator, enhancing the roles of existing federal regulators, and creating a consumer... |
| Proposed Amendments to NY Regulation 41 (Excess Lines) and the Impact on Declination Rules and Requirements Frederick J. Pomerantz, Arnold Kideckel; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 15, 2009, previously published on June 2009 The proposed Eleventh Amendment to New York Insurance Department Regulation 41 (11 N.Y.C.R.R. 27.0 et seq.) would expand New York's "export list," making it easier to purchase certain coverages that have been largely unavailable in the admitted market by expanding the "no... |
| BDO International Escapes Liability for Mistakes of Member Firm Thomas R. Manisero, William J. Kelly, H. Steven Vogel; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 8, 2009, previously published on June 2009 In a case closely watched by the accounting profession, a jury took only one hour to render a verdict in favor of BDO International (now known as BDO Global Coordination B.V.), saving that company, the umbrella organization of the BDO network, from huge vicarious liability for the acts of one of... |
| Notable FINRA Rule Changes Fred N. Knopf, Ami Shah, Abigail D. Rubin; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 8, 2009, previously published on June 2009 There have been several recent amendments to current FINRA rules, which impact broker-dealers and associated persons in the securities industry. Some amendments are favorable, such as the increase in the threshold for customer complaint reporting, whereas the amendment requiring Form U-4... |
| Potential Impacts from the Proposed Changes to the Regulation of the Financial Industry and the Federal Securities Laws Fred N. Knopf, Benjamin Biard; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 8, 2009, previously published on June 2009 In an effort to protect our clients' current and future interests, the existing rules and regulations in place and any proposed changes which could have an impact on business practices should be recognized and evaluated. |
| Inattention to Engagement Letter Details Leads to Potential Exposure for Otherwise Time-Barred Claims Thomas R. Manisero, Peter J. Larkin, William J. Kelly; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 8, 2009, previously published on June 2009 Carefully crafted engagement letters are one of the best risk management tools for accountants. The use of engagement letters across the broad and growing spectrum of services accountants provide is, however, sometimes uneven. The result can be disastrous. |
| Red Flags Rule Enforcement by FTC Begins August 1, 2009: Most Business Must Comply Lori S. Nugent, Josh M. Kantrow, Adam R. Bialek; Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; July 8, 2009, previously published on June 2009 The Red Flags Rule is designed to protect personal identifiable information from data thieves. While many people believe that data protection regulation applies only to hospitals and banks, data thieves are attacking other businesses, so regulation has expanded. |
