Dr. George Will is a well known journalist, columnist (Opinion Writer for the Washington Post), and Pulitzer prize winning author. His column is syndicated in nearly 500 newspapers, making it the largest syndicated column in the U.S. reaching almost one-third of newspaper readers. Dr. Will was a contributing editor at Newsweek for 35 years. He addresses […]
ContinueCorporate Resolutions: A Brief Introduction
Need for resolutions Generally, directors or shareholders need not adopt a formal corporate resolution in order to bind the corporation or otherwise confer authority to bind the corporation. Still, resolutions have their place and importance. Formally adopting and recording a resolution in the company minutes should reduce or eliminate misunderstandings among directors and shareholders, the […]
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As a company officer or director you may be obligated to call, notice and hold certain formal meetings. Especially if you are a corporate Secretary or President, it may very well be a duty. Look at your corporation’s bylaws to find the requirements for annual, regular and special meetings of the shareholders and of the […]
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When you understand the basics of forming and governing a corporation, you may also begin to better understand how other forms of business entities are formed and operate, including a limited liability company, general or limited partnership, a business trust, and even the exotic hybrid business organizations. Why? Because the best practices for governing and […]
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