When a company must or may pay an officer's legal costs

(a) A corporation may indemnify and advance expenses under this subpart to an officer of the corporation who is a party to a proceeding because the officer is an officer of the corporation: (1) To the same extent as a director; and (2) If the person is an officer but not a director, to such further extent as may be provided by the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, a resolution of the board of directors, or contract except for: (A) Liability in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation other than for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding; or (B) Liability arising out of conduct that constitutes: (i) Receipt by the officer of a financial benefit to which the officer is not entitled; (ii) An intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the shareholders; or (iii) An intentional violation of criminal law. (b) Subsection (a)(2) shall apply to an officer who is also a director if the basis on which the officer is made a party to the proceeding is an act or omission solely as an officer. (c) An officer of a corporation who is not a director is entitled to mandatory indemnification under section 414-243, and may apply to a court under section 414-245 for indemnification or an advance for expenses, in each case to the same extent to which a director may be entitled to indemnification or advance for expenses under those provisions.