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Ann Longmore

Ann is Executive Vice President of Willis' Executive Risks practice. Based in New York, she has been with the company 20 years, where she specializes in D&O, Fiduciary, and Employment Practices Liability and frequently writes for Willis' Executive Risks Alert. Before Willis she held legal positions in the Department of Labor's ERISA Enforcement Division, the New York Stock Exchange and the Bankruptcy Court in New York's Eastern District.

Delaware to Directors of Foreign Companies: You May Run But You Can’t Hide

by Ann Longmore, May 9, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers

Hot on the heels of its decision instructing directors of global organizations on how to meet their duties regarding their international operations, the respected Delaware Chancery Court has now addressed the potential personal liability of directors of U.S.-based global firms, … Continue reading →

#SEC Likes Social Media After All

by Ann Longmore, April 3, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Financial Services

Last December, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took issue with a Chief Executive Officer after he used his Facebook page to provide an update on the company’s business activities. But that was months ago. Continue reading →

In re LIBOR-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation – Who Won?

by Ann Longmore, April 3, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Financial Services

The March 29th decision by the District Court for the Southern District of New York in  In re: LIBOR-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation is widely believed to be a significant win for the bank defendants and a  substantial setback for … Continue reading →

Women in the Boardroom – Where Are They?

by Ann Longmore, March 25, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers

A topic of international concern and discussion is the limited presence of women in the boardroom. With women holding only 14% of the board seats at S&P 1500 companies, the question raised is what should be done about  gender disparity. … Continue reading →

It’s That Magic Time Again: To Review One’s Insider Trading Plans

by Ann Longmore, March 14, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Financial Services

As you would expect, corporate executives tend to own some of their corporation’s stock and may be receiving it as a form of compensation, especially at public companies. When you consider that these shares may be sold at some point, … Continue reading →

Sobering New Data on D&O M&A Suits

by Ann Longmore, March 7, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers

Mergers appear to be in the news again, with a number of corporate giants announcing coming combinations. In our February FINEX Alert, we examined data linking M&A activity to litigation, the most common allegations contained in these claims, and how … Continue reading →

Some School Groups React to Newtown Tragedy: By Scouring Pension Plans

by Ann Longmore, February 5, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Employee Benefits / Human Resources, Financial Services

While the shock, disbelief, sadness and sympathy were universal, individuals and institutions had different responses to the Newtown tragedy; one that was not immediately predicted was the reaction of some public pension plans. Continue reading →

Top 10 U.S. Executive Court Cases of 2012

by Ann Longmore, January 28, 2013 | Posted in Cyber Risk, Directors & Officers

Each year we look for the U.S. cases—court awards and settlements—that are likely to change the liability landscape in the coming year and beyond – in the areas of corporate governance, cyber exposures, employment practices, professional and fiduciary liability. Continue reading →

Not All Crowdfunders Can Be Crowd-pleasers, Even Under the JOBS Act; MA Charges Two

by Ann Longmore, January 14, 2013 | Posted in Financial Services

Frauds happen every day, of almost all sizes and shapes. But when the rules change, as they did with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act we get excited, and rightly so, about how the changes may impact the liability … Continue reading →

Judge Refuses to Approve an FCPA Settlement Without Additional Detailed Reporting

by Ann Longmore, January 8, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Financial Services

A theme we’ve seen in the new world of increased governmental enforcement in the U.S. has been the reluctance by the courts, in some instances, to approve the resulting settlements. Just last week a judge refused to approve a settlement … Continue reading →

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