High-Stakes Litigation Exposed: A Director's Essential Guide to Nuclear Verdicts

A well-informed director must understand the growing risks of nuclear verdicts, bet-the-company litigation, and government enforcement actions, as these legal challenges can have catastrophic financial and reputational consequences.

This in-depth discussion focused on:

• Recent trends in bet-the-company litigation and government enforcement actions, director liability, and related insurance coverage.

• Directors’ responsibilities to investigate allegations of misconduct.

• Common mistakes when filing claims under a D&O policy and in communicating with carriers.

• And tips on mitigating the risk of an unsuccessful outcome.