Corporations Code News Today

On February 16, 2024, another Bill was introduced in California that could have significant implications on certain health care transactions. As proposed by Assembly Speaker pro Tempore...

In recent months, a conversation has emerged as to whether Delaware should remain the favored state of incorporation for business entities. Indeed, many of our clients have asked us...

In February of this year, California Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel introduced a bill making certain technical, nonsubstantive changes to a provision of the Penal Code concerning the...

Over the years, I have been frequently called to assist in cases of wrongful termination. Rarely have I encountered the converse - the formation of an entity using a stolen identity. ...

Part 3 of Title 3 of the California Corporations Code is comprised of four statutes governing "joint stock associations".  Oddly, the Corporations Code makes no attempt to define the...

In a recent unpublished opinion*, the Court of Appeal considered the question of partnership termination under the California Revised Uniform Partnership Act. Wickline v. Schweder, 2023...

Nine years ago, I posed the question of whether the California General Corporation Law permits corporations to serve as directors.  My answer at the time was "no" because Section 164 of...

A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge delivered justice by finding members of the Kenney family guilty of animal neglect and fraud.

A "fiduciary" is someone who has an obligation to act in the best interests of another person or entity. These duties can be established either by law or by the nature of the relationship itself.

Anyone planning to buy a loaf of bread or head of lettuce next year will need to plan ahead.  Last weekend, Governor Newsom signed AB 853 into law.  This bill provides that "no person...