Director Duties in M&A Transactions: Evolving Standard of Review Under Delaware Law
06 September 2018
Foley Partner Gardner Davis presented a live CLE webinar titled, “Director Duties in M&A Transactions: Evolving Standard of Review Under Delaware Law,” on September 6th, 2018.
Topics covered included:
- How should counsel advise directors regarding their fiduciary duties and the evolving standards of review in connection with M&A deals?
- What disclosures must be made by directors to shareholders during the sale process?
- When and how can §102(b)(7) exculpatory provisions be used to protect directors from liability for breach of fiduciary duty?
Click here for more information about the webinar including downloadable program materials.
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