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Corporate,
Business Law

Feb. 5, 2025

Navigating the pitfalls of derivative litigation defense

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Sarah Kelly-Kilgore

Partner, Holland & Knight LLP

Zachary J. Watson

Associate, Holland & Knight LLP

Over the past decade, the number of shareholder derivative lawsuits has continued to rise, but questions about how best to address such lawsuits continue to linger. One reason for this ongoing discussion about best practices is the simple fact that derivative litigation can materially disrupt the business operations of those involved. As discussed in this article, derivative litigation often requires careful navigation of duty-laden relationships, including those between directors and comp...

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