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What Is A Special Litigation Committee?

Learn more about special litigation committees in this article in Attorney At Law Magazine: What Is A Special Litigation Committee? #trialattorneys #schwartzlawfirm The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client relationship with Schwartz Law Firm…

How to prove an executive’s misconduct to shareholders.

Running a successful business will present a never-ending string of challenges. Although many of these issues will be external threats, internal issues may be present that can lead to risk for the entire organization. For example, you never know when someone involved in the operations of the company might engage in some significant misconduct, like embezzlement. Recognizing the warning signs…

Common stockholder rights offer protections.

The details vary, but publicly traded companies have different ownership categories. For example, three classes of securities are listed in descending order of hierarchy: bondholders, preferred stockholders and common stockholders. Despite sitting at the bottom, common stockholders still enjoy many rights and protections. In return, the sale of common shares (also known as ordinary shares) enables the company to raise…

When physicians fight: Tips to deal with a dispute in a private practice.

Physicians who run a private practice must balance two important professions: the practice of medicine and the running of a business. In previous generations this often involved a single physician starting their own practice. Today, it is more common for physicians to join together to form a practice. Tip #1: Know what can lead to a dispute Some of the…

Has your partner lost their right to claim a golden parachute?

The higher someone’s pay and the more prestigious their title, the harder it can be for them to connect with another, comparable job on short notice when they decide to leave a position or lose their employment. Golden parachutes are benefits and severance packages that executives and other high-ranking employees may receive when leaving a company. For example, someone stepping…

Do you question the accuracy of a business valuation?

For many investors, businesses are a great way to use existing capital to make more money. An investment you make in a business when it becomes a publicly-traded organization or first starts up can pay dividends for years to come. As long as the company generates profit, you can expect to receive a portion of that windfall as a shareholder.…

Minority Shareholder Fiduciary Obligations – Are There Any?

What are the fiduciary obligations for minority shareholders?  Learn more here in an article written by Brandon for Attorney At Law Magazine.  Check it out: https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/minority-shareholder-fiduciary-obligations-are-there-any The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client relationship…

Directors, Does the Business Judgment Rule Protect You?

Brandon discussed what the business judgment rule is and whether it protects corporate directors for Attorney At Law Magazine.  Check it out: https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/directors-does-the-business-judgment-rule-protect-you The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client relationship with Schwartz Law…

The Discovery Process in Commercial Litigation

Brandon discussed discovery in commercial litigation and why it is so important for Attorney At Law Magazine.  Check it out: https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/the-discovery-process-in-commercial-litigation The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client relationship with Schwartz Law Firm unless…

Minnesota Fiduciary Duties in the Closely Held Corporation Context – What Are They?

Brandon addressed what fiduciary duties exist in the closely held context for Attorney At Law Magazine.  Check it out: https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/minnesota-fiduciary-duties-in-the-closely-held-corporation-context-what-are-they The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client relationship with Schwartz Law Firm unless and…