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Corporate

Jan. 18, 2012

Have your shareholder rights been abridged?

Points to consider before filing a claim to enforce shareholder rights. By Robert M. Heller


By Robert M. Heller


The answer, of course, depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. But if the corporation engages in wrongful acts, and a shareholder is unable to amicably resolve the problem, that shareholder may wish to consider enforcing his or her rights including filing a lawsuit.


Here are 10 examples to consider:

Have directors engaged in fraud or dishonesty? Since shareholders elect the directors, the board ordi...

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