FIDUCIARY DUTIES: Long ago, the United States Supreme Court held that majority shareholders “have the right to control; but when it does so, it occupies a fiduciary relation toward the minority, as much as the corporation itself or its officers and directors.” S. Pac. Co. v. Bogert, 250 U.S. 483, 487-88 (1919). But what about minority shareholders? Do they owe
If you can find the hit-and-run driver who took off after causing a crash, you may be able to collect money for your damages from the driver or their insurance company. If the driver cannot be found, coverage may be available through your own uninsured motorist (UM) or personal injury protection (PIP) policy. Attempting to collect damages after a hit-and-run
Starting a business partnership can be an exciting time of planning and dreaming about your shared vision for the new venture. Even as you’re discussing the weaknesses in your business plan and threats in the market, it’s easy to ignore or shelf discussions about potential negative issues that may arise between the partners themselves. Noticeable differences aside, new business partners
Courts across the country, including Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Arizona (Minnesota – Janssen v. Best & Flanagan, 663 N.W.2d 876 (Minn. 2003); Iowa – Oberbillig v. West Grand Towers Condominium Association, 807 N.W.2d 143 (Iowa 2011); Wisconsin – Einhorn v. Culea, 612 N.W.2d 78 (Wis. 2000); Arizona – United Dairymen of Arizona v. Schugg, 212 Ariz. 133 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2006)), “recognize the authority of corporate directors and want corporations to
Most commercial litigation these days does not proceed to trial. The costs. The risks. The desire for peace and finality. Each of these has resulted in the vast majority of business litigation resolving short of trial – somewhere north of 95% of such cases. While it is vitally important to prepare each case as though it will proceed to finality
Men and women working overseas on US military bases may have been exposed to burn pits which resulted in various illnesses. An illness that significantly impacts your daily life means that you are eligible for compensation under the defense base act. Experienced dba attorneys understand the difficulty you or your loved one may be going through and know how to
VEIL PIERCING IN THE LLC CONTEXT: One trademark feature of the corporate business organization is limited liability for shareholders, in which shareholder liability for the corporation’s contract or tort obligations is generally restricted to the amount of that shareholder’s capital contribution. In this regard, a corporate veil protects shareholders’ personal assets from the reach of the corporation’s creditors. A judge,
What Is Shareholder Oppression? What is a shareholder oppression claim in Minnesota, and what options do you have if you find yourself needing to bring or defend such a claim in Washington County or other Courts of our State? Shareholder oppression claims can help remedy a shareholder that has been squeezed out or been the subject of unfairly prejudicial conduct
One of the most common criminal charges in Pennsylvania is DUI. You will face a host of penalties that can disrupt the rest of your life if you are arrested for driving while under the influence. This article deals with some of the many penalties a person can face here in Pennsylvania and why you should contact an experienced Allegheny
One of the most common criminal charges issued here in the state of Texas is DWI. When someone is arrested for driving while intoxicated, they’ll face a host of penalties that can drastically impact their lives for months and even years down the road. If you’re someone who has been convicted of a DWI, you have a lot to consider.
FIDUCIARY DUTIES: Long ago, the United States Supreme Court held that majority shareholders “have the right to control; but when it does so, it occupies a fiduciary relation toward the minority, as much as the corporation itself or its officers and directors.” S. Pac. Co. v. Bogert, 250 U.S. 483, 487-88 (1919). But what about minority shareholders? Do they owe
If you can find the hit-and-run driver who took off after causing a crash, you may be able to collect money for your damages from the driver or their insurance company. If the driver cannot be found, coverage may be available through your own uninsured motorist (UM) or personal injury protection (PIP) policy. Attempting to collect damages after a hit-and-run
Starting a business partnership can be an exciting time of planning and dreaming about your shared vision for the new venture. Even as you’re discussing the weaknesses in your business plan and threats in the market, it’s easy to ignore or shelf discussions about potential negative issues that may arise between the partners themselves. Noticeable differences aside, new business partners
Courts across the country, including Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Arizona (Minnesota – Janssen v. Best & Flanagan, 663 N.W.2d 876 (Minn. 2003); Iowa – Oberbillig v. West Grand Towers Condominium Association, 807 N.W.2d 143 (Iowa 2011); Wisconsin – Einhorn v. Culea, 612 N.W.2d 78 (Wis. 2000); Arizona – United Dairymen of Arizona v. Schugg, 212 Ariz. 133 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2006)), “recognize the authority of corporate directors and want corporations to
Most commercial litigation these days does not proceed to trial. The costs. The risks. The desire for peace and finality. Each of these has resulted in the vast majority of business litigation resolving short of trial – somewhere north of 95% of such cases. While it is vitally important to prepare each case as though it will proceed to finality
Men and women working overseas on US military bases may have been exposed to burn pits which resulted in various illnesses. An illness that significantly impacts your daily life means that you are eligible for compensation under the defense base act. Experienced dba attorneys understand the difficulty you or your loved one may be going through and know how to
VEIL PIERCING IN THE LLC CONTEXT: One trademark feature of the corporate business organization is limited liability for shareholders, in which shareholder liability for the corporation’s contract or tort obligations is generally restricted to the amount of that shareholder’s capital contribution. In this regard, a corporate veil protects shareholders’ personal assets from the reach of the corporation’s creditors. A judge,
What Is Shareholder Oppression? What is a shareholder oppression claim in Minnesota, and what options do you have if you find yourself needing to bring or defend such a claim in Washington County or other Courts of our State? Shareholder oppression claims can help remedy a shareholder that has been squeezed out or been the subject of unfairly prejudicial conduct
One of the most common criminal charges in Pennsylvania is DUI. You will face a host of penalties that can disrupt the rest of your life if you are arrested for driving while under the influence. This article deals with some of the many penalties a person can face here in Pennsylvania and why you should contact an experienced Allegheny
One of the most common criminal charges issued here in the state of Texas is DWI. When someone is arrested for driving while intoxicated, they’ll face a host of penalties that can drastically impact their lives for months and even years down the road. If you’re someone who has been convicted of a DWI, you have a lot to consider.
