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Allen Matkins

The Importance Of Calling

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The validity of a board meeting hinges on three things - a quorum, notice and call.  Many lawyers focus on the first two and may overlook the third.   For California and Nevada corporations, the question of who may call a...more

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Do E-mail Exchanges Constitute A Meeting Of The Board?

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I recently discussed whether chat messages constitute "minutes" of a meeting.  A related question is whether emails constitute a meeting....more

Allen Matkins

Do Corporate Minutes Include Chat Messages?

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A California corporation is required to keep "minutes of the proceedings of its shareholders, board and committees of the board".  Cal. Corp. Code § 1500.  Minutes are required to be open to inspection upon the written demand...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

How to Conduct Board and Committee Meetings

In recent years, we have witnessed a sharp increase in the number of lawsuits filed in Israel against officers and directors of companies and a broadening of the scope of their liability. As a result of their roles, directors...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Fall 2022

The proliferation of U.S. sanctions and other regulations affecting cross-border transactions has implications for directors, who may be personally liable for violations in some cases. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Ireland (Updated)

I. Introduction - As a common law jurisdiction, Ireland’s legal system is similar to that of the US and the UK and businesses can be carried on in Ireland in several different ways, including as sole traders, partnerships,...more

Allen Matkins

Must Board Meeting Notices Be Ingenuous?

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Yesterday's post briefly discussed former Chancellor William Chandler's ruling in Fogel v. U.S. Energy Systems, Inc., 2007 Del. Ch. LEXIS 178.  In finding that no valid board meeting had occurred, Chancellor Chandler stated...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Ireland (Updated)

I. Introduction - As a common law jurisdiction, Ireland’s legal system is similar to that of the US and the UK and businesses can be carried on in Ireland in several different ways, including as sole traders,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 94: Mapping COVID-19’s Impact on American Bankruptcy and Restructuring with Edward Tillinghast

Multinational boards are facing a major dilemma in response to COVID and its impact on their business forecasting. Many companies are facing insolvency and are left to decide how to approach bankruptcy proceedings. We’re...more

Allen Matkins

What Does The Governor's Proclamation Of Statewide Emergency Have To Do With the General Corporation Law?

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Late last month, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency due to the effects of unprecedented high-wind events which have resulted in fires and evacuations across California. The Governor's declaration has...more

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