In the wake of recent product liability firestorms, there has been a heightened emphasis on corporate accountability. The actions of officers, directors and even corporate professionals are being more closely scrutinized than ever before, and in this climate, the personal liability risk of in-house counsel has increased exponentially.
Counseling the Counselors
A variety of potential liability theories ' such as professional malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty claims ' may be pursued against in-house counsel by the corporation, its shareholders, and members of the public, as well as by governmental authorities. Here's what you need to know.
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