Overview
Partners Patrick Linehan and Brigida Benitez and of counsel Ning He authored an article in Financier Worldwide titled "Special Litigation Committees: Key Recent Decisions." The article discusses how Special Litigation Committees (SLCs) remain a powerful tool for boards navigating shareholder derivative claims, but recent court decisions show that their effectiveness depends heavily on the independence of committee members, the rigor of the investigation, and careful management of discovery and privilege issues. Companies that establish SLCs early and conduct transparent, well-documented investigations are more likely to receive judicial deference and successfully mitigate litigation risk.
Read more at Financier Worldwide.
