This article discusses the duties of a board member and how to limit civil liability for breach of these duties. In addition, this document analyzes the business judgment rule, as well as key cases.
Working on a nonprofit board can a valuable and rewarding experience. But when the members of the board fail to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front pages.
This material provides an overview of the various factors that a foreign investor should consider when establishing a business in Nicaragua.
Details the requirements for attending director education programs in order to stay abreast of developments in corporate governance, the industry in which the Company practices and to maintain their responsibilities.
This guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the province of Quebec. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution, although in some areas of divided authority both federal and provincial laws may apply.
This InfoPAK discusses the role of the general counsel in the United States, Canada and Europe. The purpose of this InfoPAK is to provide some definition of the role, scope and nature of the duties of a general counsel in a globalized, post-Enron, post-Parmalat, post-Satyam Sarbanes-Oxley world, further battered by a worldwide recession the likes of which have not been seen for more than a generation. By noting some of the issues that arise in the ordinary course of an inhouse counsel’s practice, this InfoPAK will help general counsel provide high-quality representation for their corporate client.
This article discusses steps your Nonprofit can take in order to prevent embezzlement.
Issues of compliance in the corporate world are becoming even more pertinent after the recent economic downturn. This article examines the reality and limitations compliance officers face when operating in business environments.
This material focuses on how to speak to and with your business partner- the corporate client. Read more scenarios and answers to questions that arise in your corporate counsel role.
Ten tips for attorneys in small law departments of closely-held corporations to balance their role as counsel, proficient advisor, skilled negotiator or zealous advocate and corporate employee officer, board member or director, and comply with their ethical obligations (with a US focus).