Perspective
Sep. 20, 2013
The uncertain state of 'internal affairs'
There is still significant uncertainty regarding the scope of the "internal affairs doctrine" in state courts. By James Hardin and Tu-Quyen Pham
Companies operating in California are often incorporated out of state. If a foreign company or its directors or officers are sued in California, a threshold question is often which state's laws apply to the specific claims asserted. The "internal affairs doctrine" is a conflict of laws principle holding that only the state of incorporation should regulate a corporation's internal affairs. And if - pursuant to th...
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