Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

During the Inaugural Private & Non-For-Profit Directors & Officers Insurance ExecuSummit last week, Neil Hartzel, alongside Keith Lavigne and moderator Miguel Cano, presented “Cracking Crypto: Tokens, Deregulation & Hidden Exposures – Next Frontier of D&O Risk,” highlighting emerging challenges in the D&O space.

Here are a few takeaways from their presentation:

1. The risk hasn’t changed - only the vehicle has.

Crypto-related litigation is accelerating, but at its core, it reflects familiar fraud patterns - now executed through more complex and less transparent digital channels.

2. A shifting regulatory environment is creating uncertainty - and exposure.

As the regulatory tone evolves toward a more hands-off approach, many digital assets may fall outside traditional securities frameworks - leaving companies and directors to navigate new legal boundaries.

3. D&O risk is expanding across all organizations - not just public companies.

Private companies and non-profits engaging in crypto or digital asset transactions face growing exposure, particularly as governance and oversight expectations struggle to keep pace.

4. Due diligence is no longer optional - it’s critical risk mitigation.

From third-party platforms to financing arrangements, organizations must thoroughly vet counterparties and infrastructure - or risk being swept into fraud and litigation tied to bad actors.

5. Real-world claims highlight emerging vulnerabilities.

Recent scenarios - from fraudulent crypto investment platforms tied to organized crime to consumer fraud via crypto kiosks at gas stations - demonstrate how easily losses can occur and trigger D&O claims.

Connect with our team to discuss how we can help you navigate these evolving risks.

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We are proud to recognize several attorneys named in the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition reflects their ongoing commitment to client service and the professionalism they bring to every matter.

Those honored on the Rising Stars list include Shane Miller, Morgan Randle, Ashley Taragna and Chloe Zidian. Gerhard Dietrich and Edward Greenberg were named to the Super Lawyers list. Congratulations to each of these attorneys on this well-deserved recognition.

FMG is proud to sponsor the 2026 DRI Employment & Labor Law Seminar, a premier forum for advancing conversations in the labor and employment space. Sara Sweeney will represent FMG onsite, connecting with industry leaders and engaging in discussions shaping today’s workplace landscape.

Learn more about the seminar here: https://hubs.li/Q04hm85-0