Types of business entities - The two most common types of legal entities adopted in Argentina are the limited liability company (“Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada” or “SRL”) and the corporation (“Sociedad Anónima” or...more
Davies’ Shareholder Activism and Proxy Contests in Canada guide draws on our market-leading expertise to offer our insights on the principal legal and practical considerations for both activists and target companies, as well...more
The world of business intelligence and corporate investigations has not been left untouched by the unstoppable march of technological innovation. Today’s investigations benefit greatly from technology-driven solutions to the...more
As has been widely reported today, a New York Grand Jury has indicted former President Donald J. Trump on multiple counts of "falsifying business records" in violation of New York Penal Law Section 175.10. That statute...more
Below is an excerpt from Nick Oberheiden's latest book, "The Law of Tomorrow: Bitcoin, Tokens, Blockchain - An Introduction for Lawyers" Blockchain is the next technology that lawyers shouldn’t ignore. Mainstream acceptance...more
Mary Hartsell is a nurse practitioner who joined Mindpath Care Centers, North Carolina, PLLC in April 2001 as a member, minority interest holder, and employee. Mindpath provides mental and behavioral care in North Carolina,...more
This is the second of a two-part Alert to guide nonprofit organizations in preparing for upcoming filing deadlines and implementing best practices for the onset of a fiscal year. ...more
Directors owe fiduciary duties to the company. To make informed decisions and satisfy those fiduciary duties, directors generally have broad access to the company’s books and records, with a few exceptions. A corporate...more
Those with ownership stakes in privately held businesses, partnerships, or family offices need to closely collaborate with and trust others. When disagreements and disputes over rights and responsibilities arise, individual...more
Many people dream of opening their own business and growing from those humble beginnings. Businesses might take on several locations, new partners and investors, and may merge with other businesses. Then, when time is of the...more
Before allowing the inspection of corporate books and records, Delaware courts require a shareholder seeking information about possible mismanagement to come forward with evidence demonstrating a reasonable basis to suspect...more
ESG is taking the world by storm. However, while ESG may seem like a relatively new concept, the reality is that non-financial risks and opportunities, and board governance over those matters, has existed for a long time,...more
Biogen Inc. Wins Some, Loses Some, In Delaware Chancery Court Corporate Records Suit; Southern District of Florida Dismisses Securities Fraud Class Action Against Norwegian Cruise Lines Stemming From Alleged Impacts of...more
The Bullet Point: An Ohio Commercial Law Bulletin Is my interest in a deed subject to the Stranger Rule? October 15, 2020 Compulsory Counterclaims to foreclosure Helfinstine v. Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 9th Dist. Summit...more
Whether just starting a venture or developing a hot emerging business over time, entrepreneurs spend a significant amount of time responding to requests about financial projections and intellectual property. While many...more
Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law affords stockholders a qualified right to inspect a corporation's books and records. A Section 220 inspection is a powerful stockholder right, and indeed, the Delaware...more
This is the second of a two-part Alert to guide nonprofit organizations in preparing for upcoming filing deadlines and best practices for the upcoming fiscal year. In Part I of the Alert, we discussed Form 990/990-PF...more
Before a major financing transaction or the sale of a company, the investor or buyer will want to see most of the company’s legal and financial documents. This is called “due diligence.” If I asked you to share with me all of...more
While cryptocurrencies have captured the attention of many, the blockchain technology underlying these instruments has potentially far-reaching implications in many other fields. Consistent with its reputation as a...more
On August 1, 2017, Delaware became the first state to allow corporations to record issuances, transfers and ownership of stock using blockchain technology. The amendments were passed by the Delaware State Senate and House of...more
On August 1, 2017, Delaware became the first state to allow corporations to use blockchain technology to maintain corporate records. This development comes almost a year after Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware...more