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Wandering Mind As Fiduciary Breach: Cognitive Duties Of Corporate Directors, David Yosifon
Wandering Mind As Fiduciary Breach: Cognitive Duties Of Corporate Directors, David Yosifon
William & Mary Business Law Review
Drawing on contemporary science and ancient wisdom, this Article assesses the ubiquitous human problem of mind wandering as it relates to the fiduciary obligations of corporate directors. Directors must endeavor to advance shareholder interests carefully and loyally. Boards have extremely wide latitude to determine the substance of corporate policies, but the law imposes certain process obligations on corporate decision-making with particularity. Directors must approach their decision-making in an informed and deliberate way. They must listen to reports, and they must deliberate with their fellow directors before voting on corporate action at board meetings. This Article identifies the duty to concentrate …