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Dec. 27, 2018

Attorneys help clients navigate #MeToo impact on executive contracts

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, corporate attorneys are increasingly focused on executive behavior as they negotiate mergers and acquisition agreements and other business transactions in an effort to protect their clients.

Attorneys help clients navigate #MeToo impact on executive contracts
Joseph M. Yaffe of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates said attorneys are helping clients explore the definition of cause because of the #MeToo impact on executive contracts.

In the midst of the #MeToo movement, corporate attorneys protect their clients by considering executive behavior as they negotiate mergers and acquisition agreements along with other business transactions.

At least 475 high-profile executives and employees have been accused of misconduct since April 2017, according to data from Hogan Lovells.

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