The Young Bar of Montréal (YBM) has named Davies associate Léon Moubayed its 2015 Civil and Commercial Litigation Lawyer of the Year. The announcement was made at the YBM’s Leaders of Tomorrow gala held on November 26, 2015. The nomination criteria for this prestigious award consider the candidate’s profile, professional and personal accomplishments, vision and perspectives as well as the candidate’s community involvement. Winners were selected by a jury comprising key members of the YBM’s Conseil des gouverneurs.
Better Late Than Never? Not So for Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Coverage
Aug. 29, 2024 - Directors and officers facing liability claims, including investigations and enforcement proceedings, must pay careful attention to the notice provisions of their directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability coverage policies and ensure that they report claims to their insurer in a timely manner. As...
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