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University Of Richmond Law Review Jan 1989

University Of Richmond Law Review

University of Richmond Law Review

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Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Business And Corporate Law, Donald E. King Jan 1989

Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Business And Corporate Law, Donald E. King

University of Richmond Law Review

This article reviews recent developments in the law affecting Virginia businesses and corporations. Part I covers judicial decisions, including: (1) two Eastern District of Virginia cases in which Virginia corporate law was applied to help ward-off hostile takeovers; (2) three Fourth Circuit opinions affecting private actions under the federal securities laws; (3) a Supreme Court of Virginia decision specifically enforcing a close corporation buy-sell agreement against a deceased shareholder's widow; (4) an Eastern District of Virginia case in which close corporation squeeze-out allegations were held sufficient to state a federal claim for securities fraud; and (5) a Western District of …


The Defensive And Offensive Use Of "Poison Pills" Within The Business Judgment Rule, Wendy B. Gayle Jan 1989

The Defensive And Offensive Use Of "Poison Pills" Within The Business Judgment Rule, Wendy B. Gayle

University of Richmond Law Review

Corporate directors owe fiduciary duties of care and loyalty to the corporation and its shareholders as a result of their position of control. In general, the standard for the duty of care owed by a director is one of a prudent person in similar circumstances. The duty of loyalty prohibits directors from engaging in self-dealing transactions and acts of bad faith.