{"id":13157,"date":"2026-05-22T16:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thbender.com\/?post_type=whitepaper&p=13157"},"modified":"2026-06-01T00:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:39:05","slug":"haftung-fuehrungskraefte-usa","status":"publish","type":"whitepaper","link":"https:\/\/thbender.com\/en\/whitepaper\/haftung-fuehrungskraefte-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Liability of Executives in the U.S.: What Every Leader Needs to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Personal Liability of Executives in the USA: What International Decision-Makers Need to Know. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When U.S. lawsuits can reach you personally \u2014 and how to protect yourself.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The U.S. is litigious. Frequently, fast, and with high damages. What many international executives overlook: in certain cases, liability doesn't stop at the company \u2014 directors, officers, and shareholders can be held personally responsible, with their private assets at stake. This whitepaper shows when that exposure applies and how to protect yourself as an executive operating in the U.S.<\/p>\n

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  • General rules and exceptions<\/strong> \u2014 when does personal liability apply to executives?<\/li>\n
  • Product liability, breach of contract, fiduciary duties<\/strong> \u2014 the critical liability areas at a glance<\/li>\n
  • RICO and intentional torts<\/strong> \u2014 underestimated risks for decision-makers<\/li>\n
  • Insurance coverage<\/strong> \u2014 which policies make sense for executives in the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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