Geoffrey B. Fehling

1 week ago | law360.com | Lorelie Masters |Geoffrey B. Fehling |Andrew S. Koelz

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1 month ago | lexology.com | Geoffrey B. Fehling |Michael Levine |Alex Pappas

Artificial intelligence (AI) is en vogue. As it rapidly reshapes industries, companies are racing to integrate and market AI-driven solutions and products. But how much is too much? Some companies are finding out the hard way. The legal risks associated with AI, especially those facing corporate leadership, are growing as quickly as the technology itself.

Jan 10, 2025 | natlawreview.com | Geoffrey B. Fehling

A Delaware court recently refused to enforce a directors and officers liability policy’s “bump-up” exclusion to a $28 million class action settlement, finding that the company’s insurers unjustifiably denied coverage. The decision, which is one of several recent bump-up D&O coverage disputes, provides valuable insights for corporate policyholders seeking coverage for M&A-related claims and settlements with shareholders.

Nov 14, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Geoffrey B. Fehling

One of the principal advantages of forming a corporation or limited liability company is that the people who own and run the corporation generally are not personally responsible for the debts of the business.

Oct 21, 2024 | businesslawtoday.org | Geoffrey B. Fehling |Brian T.M. Mammarella |Olivia G. Bushman |Jae Lynn Huckaba

Directors and officers of Delaware corporations often benefit from a robust suite of liability protections that generally include exculpation rights, indemnification rights, rights to recoup expenses incurred while defending a proceeding in advance of its final disposition (or “advancement” rights), and rights under director and officer (D&O) liability insurance policies.