The Situation: Tort liability rules for directors in Belgium changed significantly following the recent publication of a new Book 6 of the Civil Code. The new rules will enter into force on January 1, ...

In a potentially precedent-setting case, 11 directors of global energy company Shell Plc (formerly Royal Dutch Shell Plc) [1] are being sued in their personal capacity over the company’s energy ...

In major recent developments, the CoA ruled on director liability for patent infringement, and Nokia targeted Paramount at the UPC and in Germany For this edition, we report on recent developments, ...

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Discover how the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is enforcing personal liability on directors for company tax debts, highlighting the serious consequences of non-compliance and the legal ...

Independence Hall in Philadelphia. When it comes to public companies, there is need for a better definition of "independent" directors. Corporate governance relates to the policies and practices that ...