Federal Judge: Potential For D&O Coverage Exists For SEC Subpoenas, Defense Costs

(February 14, 2024, 10:35 AM EST) -- SAN JOSE, Calif. — A federal judge in California held that on the limited record before the court, there is a potential for directors and officers liability coverage for subpoenas issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission to former directors and officers of a biotech company insured and, therefore, the insured is entitled to advancement of the defense costs consistent with its policies’ “Advancement” clause....