| Application of the De Facto Merger Doctrine to Acquisition of Corporate Assets |
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| Companies which otherwise are attractive acquisition targets may have contingent liabilities that are difficult to assess. For example, a paint manufacturer may have used ingredients that later prove to be toxic. Present and future liability of the manufacturer for damages from sales of products with those ingredients may be anticipated, but the scope and cost of that liability may be too difficult to determine to support an acquisition value for the manufacturer.More... |
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| Significance of Par Value of a Stock |
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| Common stock and other securities may be issued with or without a stated face value or "par" value. Issuing stock with or without par or face value may have several consequences.More... |
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| Advantages of a Corporation Form for Doing Business |
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| The corporate form of doing business has advantages over other forms of doing business such as sole proprietorships or partnerships. Corporations often are chosen as a form of doing business due to considerations of limited liability, continuity of existence, ownership transferability, and management flexibility.More... |
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| Actions for Discriminations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act |
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| Protection for CERCLA or Superfund Whistleblowers
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| Antitrust & Trade Law: Sherman Act |
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| Agreements In Restraint of TradeMore... |
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