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1999

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Mercer Law Review

Business Organizations Law

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Business Associations, Paul A. Quirós, Lynn S. Scott, George Ward Hendon Jr. Dec 1999

Business Associations, Paul A. Quirós, Lynn S. Scott, George Ward Hendon Jr.

Mercer Law Review

This Article surveys recent developments in Georgia's corporate, securities, partnership, and banking law. It covers noteworthy cases decided during the survey period' by the Georgia appellate courts, United States district courts located in Georgia, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Also included in this Article are highlights of recent revisions to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated ("O.C.G.A.").


Poison Pills: Are Dead Hand Pills Dead In Georgia?, William B. Shearer Iii May 1999

Poison Pills: Are Dead Hand Pills Dead In Georgia?, William B. Shearer Iii

Mercer Law Review

Market volatility, market volatility, market volatility-there seems to be no end in sight to the monthly, weekly, and daily fluctuations in financial markets around the globe. One interesting implication created by this volatility is a resurgence of takeover fear. When stock prices fall, valuations fall, expectations may be lowered, and healthy, well-valued companies are presented with excellent buying opportunities. As a result, a company that had been growing exponentially may suddenly find itself under the shadow of a tender offer. Therefore, because of recent market volatility, corporate boardrooms have been forced to review and revamp certain defensive mechanisms. This Comment …