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The government indicted two executives for alleged criminal activities related to their employment. The company's bylaws provide for both advancement of fees and indemnification of these executives. The government successfully argued to the lower court that the executives' should be prevented from receiving reimbursements under the indemnification policies. Indemnification policies serve important public and internal corporate purposes in attracting responsible executives.

A brief arguing that due process requires legal standards to determine when and in what amount punitive damages are to be inflicted

Amicus in a case before the Texas Supreme Court that questions the reliability of the accountant-client privilege and related attorney-client privileges.

A survey in which respondents provided information on indemnification and insurance coverage available to lawyers at their companies, their thoughts on coverage options, and emerging liability issues of concern.

A brief arguing that punitive damages judgments based on unchanneled jury discretion presumptively violate the excessive fines clause of the 8th Amendment.

This brief is in defense of the position that "an insurer's use of a duly licensed attorney employed to provide legal representation in the defense of covered insurance claims ("staff attorneys") does not constitute the unauthorized practice of law in Texas (or elsewhere)".

This is a sample Bylaws form.

This letter brief filed with the US Court of Appeals- 9th Circuit on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and ACC as amicus curiae supports the petitioner's request for a rehearing en banc. Among the issues for consideration is the issue of whether and to what extent the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), or any other governmental entity, can actively conceal from an individual whom it is investigating the existence of a parallel criminal investigation.

This webcast discusses preparation for and response to accidental environmental release, including liquid spills and releases that go straight to the atmosphere.

Derivatives, or contracts based on the value of something else, have been receiving a lot of publicity, particularly with regard to their alleged abuse. This article sheds light on the many uses of derivatives, including their role in risk management. Learn more about derivatives, including how new regulation has affected their function.