Law and Politics

A shareholder has an obligation not to compete with the corporation.

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A secured creditor has first claim against assets used as security.

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Where a corporation borrows money, only the corporation is responsible for that debt, not the shareholders.

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Preferred shareholders usually get preference when dividends are declared, but receive no vote.

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A broadly held corporation has fewer and less stringent reporting and accounting requirements than a ...

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A corporation is considered to be a separate legal entity from the shareholders who make it up.

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A partnership can always be brought to an end by the service of notice on the other partners, no ...

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Shareholders in a closely held corporation can control the rights and responsibilities they have to ...

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Dennis, Sam, George, and Ray were partners in an accounting business, and Ray decided he wanted to ...

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If three partners set out a term in their partnership agreement that John would only be responsible ...

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The partners can change the terms of their responsibilities to each other in the partnership ...

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Unlimited liability means that an investor can lose everything he or she has invested in a corporation.

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If Carol introduces Mary to a client as a partner in circumstances where it is reasonable for the ...

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Chan sold a business to Scott and in the process they valued the "goodwill" at $50 000. In the sale ...

Started by Yi-Chen

A partnership is primarily a contractual relationship and can be created verbally or implied by conduct.

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A sole proprietor is responsible not only for his own conduct but also for the wrongful conduct of ...

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The biggest issue for a sole proprietor is unlimited liability.

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In a franchise arrangement, one business enters into a contract with another to sell its products ...

Started by lunatika

Danny applied for and received a grant of licence to operate a popular franchise known as "Paul ...

Started by kwoodring

In a franchise arrangement, one business enters into a contract with another to sell its product ...

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Mr. Ace of Oink Inc., a closely held corporation, is one of three shareholders. After several years ...

Started by mpobi80

Often shareholders in closely held corporations want to formally set out their rights and ...

Started by magmichele12

Four years ago, Ben Ratzi incorporated a corporation and became the sole shareholder, director, and ...

Started by NguyenJ

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to regulation of the purchase, sale, and ...

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Which of the following might be a successful claim (i.e., defence) if a director is charged ...

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