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Statutory Interpretation Fiduciary Duty Internal Affairs Doctrine

A&O Shearman

New York Court Of Appeals Affirms Dismissal Of Derivative Action Brought By Shareholder Of Foreign Corporation, Holding That New...

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On May 20, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a derivative action asserting claims for breach of fiduciary duty against officers and directors of a corporation incorporated under the laws of England...more

Allen Matkins

Court Applies Internal Affairs Doctrine Even Though Statute Refers Only To Directors

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Courts are wont to say that Section 2116 of the California Corporations Code codifies the internal affairs doctrine.  See Villari v. Mozilo, 208 Cal. App. 4th 1470, 1478 n.8 (Cal. Ct. App. 2012) (“Corporations Code section...more

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