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Converting to a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation: Lessons from Experience

The past two years have seen a dramatic shift in practice relating to the Delaware public benefit corporation (the PBC)—a corporate form that requires the board of directors to balance stockholders' monetary interests, the...more

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KEY TAKEAWAYS - Corporations v. “B Corps:” What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

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Benefit Corporations, Certified B-Corps™ and similar social purpose entities are gaining traction, especially with Generation Z aging into the prime consumer and investor generation. Still, there is confusion around what...more

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Blog: In a first, a traditional corporation converts to a PBC—will it spark a trend?

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For several years, we’ve witnessed a fierce debate regarding the extent to which, in making decisions, boards of traditional corporations may take into account constituencies or stakeholders other than shareholders, such as...more

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New Amendment to Delaware General Corporation Law Solidifies Delaware’s Status as Welcoming of Benefit Corporations

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Since the 2013 adoption of a new subchapter to the Delaware General Corporation Law, which provided corporate entities the ability to be formed as, or convert into, a public benefit corporation, Delaware has been an...more

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Benefit Corporations and B Corps Among Options For Startups Seeking To Do Good

Added legal protection and potential marketing benefits make benefit corporations and B Corps a great fit for certain entrepreneurs and industries. But interested parties should carefully consider all details before jumping...more

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Is a Benefit Corporation Right for You?

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The “benefit corporation” is a relatively new type of business entity. In 2010, Maryland became the first state in the U.S. to enact a statute recognizing and providing for the organization of this form of entity. In...more

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Liability Considerations for Delaware Public Benefit Corporations

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What is a Public Benefit Corporation? A public benefit corporation (PBC) is a statutorily designated type of corporation in Delaware that melds two concepts that are often seen as opposites: maximizing profit and providing...more

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Save the World, Reduce Your Cost of Capital: How Danone is Turning ESG Impact into Lower Borrowing Costs

The world is changing! Over the last several years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria have been an emerging focus in the investing world, primarily driven by equity investors where it can be harder for a...more

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Blog: You’re a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation — Now What?

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So you’ve decided to incorporate as (or convert into) a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). In your Certificate of Incorporation you have chosen a public benefit, or mission statement. Now what? This article discusses...more

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Blog: So You Want to Be a “B Corp.” — What Does That Mean?

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Many of our clients approach us with some variation of “We want to be a B Corp.” What does that mean exactly? The term “B Corp” is often used interchangeably to refer to both benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations,...more

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Blog: Delaware Public Benefit Corporation — Is It Right For You? A Five-Part Test

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If you’re an entrepreneur considering incorporating as or converting into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), the following five-part test may be helpful in determining whether it is the right choice of entity. ...more

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Blog: What is a Benefit Corporation?

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Over the last several years, there has been a dramatic increase in entrepreneurs interested in using business to drive positive social change. While corporations retain substantial flexibility to pursue social and...more

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Blog: Chief Justice Strine: In Praise Of B-Corps

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In an interesting article In the Harvard Business Law Review, Chief Justice Strine of the Delaware Supreme Court makes clear his view that the concept promoted by some academics and other commentators that corporate directors...more

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Connecticut's Passage of Its Benefit Corporations and Social Enterprise Statute

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Over the last few years, the phenomenon of corporations existing for the purpose of accomplishing a social good rather than only for maximizing profits for shareholders has taken root. The Connecticut General Assembly...more

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Arizona Soon to Recognize For-Profit, Positive Impact Corporations Known As Benefit Corporations

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Legislation enabling a new type of corporate legal entity in Arizona – the benefit corporation – takes effect January 1, 2015. A benefit corporation is distinguished from other for-profit corporations because it is required...more

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Benefit Corporations – A New Type Of Corporation – Are Now Authorized In Pennsylvania

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On January 23, 2013, the Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation Act (the Act) became effective. The Act authorizes a new type of for-profit business corporation known as a benefit corporation. Pennsylvania is now one of 12 states...more

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