Events
- D&O Policies Failing: General Counsels at Risk
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) Forum
- San Francisco Structure Lab Series
- Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Retrofits
D&O Policies Failing: General Counsels at Risk
An Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Is D&O Insurance Working for GCs?
Increased SEC enforcement actions, fines and penalties at record highs, an increase in class and derivative cases naming general counsels and the voiding of policies due to incorrectly completed applications are some of the reasons D&O insurance policies are failing.
Bring your real-world current issues related to these areas. A roundtable discussion will be moderated by a skilled facilitator. You will have a chance to discuss your concerns with fellow general counsels and three experts: a leading insurance broker, a leading coverage attorney and an SEC attorney. Discover the loopholes being used in D&O contracts and how to protect your personal assets.
March 24, 2010
Registration and Breakfast
7:30am – 8:00am
Roundtable Program
8:00am – 10:30am
Hanson Bridgett
425 Market Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, California
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Registration Deadline: March 19
Event is FREE of charge.
Space is limited.
MCLE credit will be provided.
Issues We Expect to Cover
- Overview of the duties and requirements of general counsels
- Recap of recent cases and enforcement actions against general counsels
- Making sure you have the best coverage with the least possible exposure
- Protecting your company, directors, officers and yourself from errors that may void coverage
- Dealing with the renewal process
Why Should You Attend?
Learn how you can protect yourself better.
Ensure your company is covering its directors and officers appropriately.
Understand the ramifications of ineffective coverage.
Several years removed from the options backdating cases, we are seeing the results of coverage disputes that arose from underlying class and derivative actions. In many of the options backdating events, directors withheld indemnity from their officers and supported insurance carriers in denying coverage to former officers. Empowered by boards, carriers took aggressive positions with officers who were often culpable.
Now, we are seeing carriers use their new tools to avoid coverage on textbook class actions. Financial turmoil has led to a rising tide of litigation. Everyone — including the GC — is being named.
Our Discussion Leaders
Kevin Ishizu is the director of the executive liability practice at the Oakland office of Barney & Barney.
Linda Klamm is a partner at Hanson Bridgett and chair of the firm’s insurance recovery practice group.
David Pike is a partner at Hanson Bridgett and a member of the firm’s business section.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Forum
Best Practices for Leveraging New Technologies to Increase Efficiency and Profitability in Construction
March 25-26, 2010
St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre
150 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is rapidly revolutionizing the construction industry and the bottom line of those who have adopted it. Stakeholders who understand the value of BIM, accept and leverage new technology, and adopt best practices will have an advantage over their less savvy competitors.
Howard W. Ashcraft, Jr. to speak on American Experiences in Collaboration: How BIM is Reinventing Design and Construction.
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This conference is eligible for OAA Self-Directed learning hours.
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San Francisco Structure Lab
Criterion Ventures and Hanson Bridgett LLP present the 2009-2010 San Francisco Structure Lab Series, an easy-to-engage, day-long process that helps social ventures take advantage of innovations in capital formation, revenue streams, corporate forms, and independent regulation to promote and protect values and mission.
For more information, visit www.criterionventures.com/structure
With support from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, Criterion designed Structure Lab to provide you with these empowering new tools. Together we'll explore the range of legal structures available for your venture, whether it's still on the drawing board or poised for growth. Come create the optimal legal structure for your social venture to thrive.
Values-led entrepreneurs and existing organizations are seeking social, environmental, and financial returns. New corporate forms have been developed to meet that demand for innovation, blurring the boundaries between for-profits and non-profits. There are a myriad of legal structures that are available now to social entrepreneurs in their quest for maximum impact, ease and sustainability of their ventures. LLC, L3C, venture funds, PRIs, joint ventures, trustmarks, stewardship councils, covenants—these are among the tools that fuel and protect your values and mission—if you know how to use them and integrate them into your legal structure.
April 1, 2010
10:00am – 4:30pm
Reception to follow from 4:30 – 5:30pm
Hanson Bridgett LLP
425 Market Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, California
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Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Retrofits will take participants from theory into practice with on-the-job underwriting and due diligence considerations including tools for economic decision-making. Seating is limited to facilitate interaction.
April 7, 2010
8:30am – 5:00pm
Reception to follow from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Hanson Bridgett LLP
425 Market Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, California
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Attendees of this workshop will:
- Understand the latest trends in green real estate finance and investment.
- Understand the key areas of property financial and investment performance affected by sustainable design.
- Become familiar with emerging financial products and programs for sustainably-built commercial real estate.
- Apply knowledge through case studies and the LEED® v3 rating system to pro-forma cash flow analysis.
- Deepen skills to develop the business case for and conduct due diligence on investments.
- Learn how green building ordinances and code requirements will impact underwriting for all projects.
- Understand legal issues related to sustainable design that impact investments.
Who Should Attend
Real estate investors, brokers, financiers, entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants, and developers who work (or expect to work) on green and energy efficiency retrofits of commercial real estate.
In-Depth, High-Value Resources
In addition to in-class materials and exercises, participants will receive valuable supporting materials including the latest research, study articles and resources to assist in their further work on building investments.
