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SEC Cyber, Climate Disclosure Rules May Drive Up D&O Claims

New rules proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on cybersecurity and climate impact disclosures may generate more lawsuits that will generate claims against directors and officers ...

U.S. D&O Premiums Inch Higher in 2018: A.M. Best

Directors & officers insurance written premiums rose slightly in 2018 after four previous years of stable numbers, A.M. Best said in a new market segment report. The line produced nearly $6.6 ...

Lawsuits Involving U.S. Securities Class Actions Soar in 2017, Topping One Per Day

The number of class action lawsuits in the United States accusing companies of fraud and other securities law violations soared in 2017, topping one a day even as the value of settlements plunged, a ...

Theranos Suit Alleges Dx Company Duped Investors About Tests, Performance

Theranos Inc. and founder Elizabeth Holmes were accused in a lawsuit of duping investors about the embattled medical-testing firm's performance and technology to raise about $100 million in funding. ...

SEC Paying $30M-Plus to Whistleblower in Largest Award Yet

An anonymous tipster living abroad will be receiving more than $30 million, in the largest whistleblower award ever doled out by U.S. securities regulators as part of a program that aims to ...