In an article on derivative lawsuits following negative say-on-pay votes, Partner Roger Lane and Senior Counsel Courtney Worcester note that the burden has shifted to defendants to prove that challenged compensation decisions were made in good faith and in the stockholders’ best interests. The authors also observed that recent settlements in executive compensation trials have encouraged additional similar suits.
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04 June 2025
Events
Health Care Organizations: Reduce Cybersecurity Threats
Foley partner Jennifer Urban, chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Area of Focus, is speaking in Moss Adams’ upcoming webinar titled “Health Care Organizations: Reduce Cybersecurity Threats” on June 4.
21 May 2025
Tariff & International Trade Resource
What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part III)
We complete the series on “Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks” with Part III, which focuses on preparing for the most common FCA risks arising from improper management of import operations.
02 June 2025
Events
Biotech Panel Discussion & Happy Hour
Join Foley & Lardner LLP along with Biotech XYZ for an engaging evening event featuring a dynamic panel discussion and a lively happy hour.