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Keating v. Hood
Failure to instruct jury on mental state required for securities fraud isn't harmless error.
Corporations Oct. 19, 1999
Holmes v. Lerner
The intent to jointly carry on a business for profit is the essential element in creating a partnership.
Corporations Sep. 23, 1999
White v. Ultramar Inc.
A 'managing agent' is one who has substantial independent authority to determine corporate policy, not just the ability to hire and fire employees.
Corporations Sep. 23, 1999
Holmes v. Lerner
Corporations Sep. 22, 1999
Nelson v. Anderson
Absent special duty, shareholder's remedy for breach of fiduciary duty claim is a derivative, rather than individual, action.
Corporations Aug. 4, 1999
Epstein v. MCA Inc.
State court judgment approving class action settlement isn't upheld after inadequate representation of absent members.
Corporations Jul. 10, 1999
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Superior Court (BMB Properties)
Conclusive presumption is improperly applied against mortgage holder to invalidate encumbrance by former partners.
Corporations Jul. 9, 1999
Nelson v. Anderson
Absent special duty, shareholder's remedy for breach of fiduciary duty claim is a derivative, rather than individual, action.
Corporations Jun. 28, 1999
Anderson v. Deloitte & Touche
No summary judgment when issue regarding extent of accountants' liability for negligent misrepresentation remains.
Corporations Jun. 20, 1999
Valley National Bank of Arizona v. A.E. Rouse & Co.
Partners' joint liability for partnership's debt doesn't allow creditor to enforce judgment against unnamed partner.
Corporations Jun. 20, 1999
Lake Arrowhead Chalets Timeshare Owners Association v. Lake Arrowhead Chalets Owners Association
Amendment to bylaws creating new and disadvantaged class must be approved by members of that class.
Corporations Jun. 17, 1999
Stephenson v. Drever
Terminated shareholder-employee continues to have rights of minority shareholder until shares are repurchased.
Corporations Jun. 6, 1999
AB Group v. Wertin
Possibility of obtaining discount on loan by threatening default is not legitimate partnership opportunity.
Corporations Jun. 4, 1999
Pareto v. Federal Deposit Insurance
Only The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation can bring derivative suits when receiver of a bank.
Corporations Jun. 4, 1999
Wall v. Siegel
Partners' obligations to contribute toward partnership's liabilities are proportional to their respective entitlements to profits.
Corporations May 21, 1999
Laird v. Capital Cities/ABC Inc.
Parent corporation not liable for employment discrimination by subsidiary unless daily control is exercised.
Corporations Apr. 14, 1999
National Football League Properties Inc. v. Superior Court (Oakland Raiders)
Oakland Raiders aren't entitled to inspect National Football League Properties' attorney-client privileged documents.
Corporations Apr. 11, 1999
International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Fund v. Fleming Companies Inc.
Order
Corporations Mar. 29, 1999
Berry v. Society of Saint Pius X
Articles giving incumbent leader power to appoint successor are invalid when not authorized by corporation.
Corporations Feb. 26, 1999
Thorne v. Bauder
Officers of company breached fiduciary duty owed to minority shareholder by failing to disclose information related to value of stock.
Corporations Nov. 26, 1998
Floyd v. Internal Revenue Service
IRS can't use 'reverse-piercing' theory to collect debt owed by taxpayer from assets of controlled corporation.
Corporations Aug. 10, 1998
M Life Insurance Co. v. Sapers & Wallack Insurance Agency Inc.
Demand letter deemed received upon arrival at post office box designated by plaintiff.
Corporations Aug. 5, 1998
Hunter Ranch Inc. v. Hunter
Order
Corporations Jul. 9, 1998
Zimmerman v. Dan Kamphausen Co.
Summary judgment in favor of law firm on negligent misrepresentation claim is error.
Corporations Apr. 27, 1998
Robinson, Leatham & Nelson Inc. v. Nelson
Failure to prove former director was fiduciary at time of benefit bars shifting burden of proof.
Corporations May 2, 1997