Board oversight of significant company risk areas and legal compliance deserves renewed attention, as the Delaware Supreme Court recently ruled that monitoring practices that have previously been considered acceptable may...more
10/18/2019
/ Blue Bell Creameries ,
Board of Directors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Caremark claim ,
Compliance ,
Controlling Stockholders ,
DE Supreme Court ,
Derivative Suit ,
Duty of Loyalty ,
Failure To State A Claim ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Liability ,
Listeria ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
Oversight Duties ,
Risk Management ,
Senior Managers
Preferred stock is commonly used for venture capital and private equity investments. It gives the investor the ability to convert to common stock if the deal succeeds, and also includes protection of the liquidation...more
7/30/2018
/ Board of Directors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Capital Raising ,
Delaware General Corporation Law ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Investors ,
Liquidation ,
Preferred Shares ,
Share Redemption ,
Shareholders ,
Venture Capital
Acquisition agreements frequently contain maximum limits or “caps” on the sellers’ potential liability for losses resulting from breaches of the sellers’ and target company’s representations and warranties. However, the...more