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Racial Capitalism: Complexities With Enforcing Corporate Commitments To End Racial Injustice, 55 Uic L. Rev. 519 (2022), Natè Simmons Jan 2022

Racial Capitalism: Complexities With Enforcing Corporate Commitments To End Racial Injustice, 55 Uic L. Rev. 519 (2022), Natè Simmons

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Corporate Ethics: Approaches And Implications To Expanding The Corporate Mindset Of Profitability, 49 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 637 (2018), Arthur Acevedo Jan 2018

Corporate Ethics: Approaches And Implications To Expanding The Corporate Mindset Of Profitability, 49 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 637 (2018), Arthur Acevedo

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This Article discusses the convergence of law and ethics in the context of corporations. It begins by detailing past attempts at and limitations on regulating corporate conduct. It then explores the business judgment rule in the context of ethical conduct. Finally, it considers the growing influence of millennials and social investing on corporate conduct, and concludes by cautioning corporate directors to adopt ethical practices in order to remain relevant in the marketplace.


Veil Piercing And Fraudulent Transfer Avoidance In Supplemental Proceedings: How Expanding Statutory Remedies And Enforcement Jurisdiction Can Promote Judicial Economy And Facilitate Judgment Collection, 50 J. Marshall L. Rev. 279 (2017), Guy Macarol Jan 2017

Veil Piercing And Fraudulent Transfer Avoidance In Supplemental Proceedings: How Expanding Statutory Remedies And Enforcement Jurisdiction Can Promote Judicial Economy And Facilitate Judgment Collection, 50 J. Marshall L. Rev. 279 (2017), Guy Macarol

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This comment will highlight the advantages of consolidating fraudulent transfer avoidance claims and piercing actions within supplemental proceedings, particularly with respect to the important goals of promoting judicial economy and the successful collection of judgments.


A Step Too Far: Recent Trends In Corporate Personhood And The Overexpansion Of Corporate Rights, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 889 (2016), James Wright Jan 2016

A Step Too Far: Recent Trends In Corporate Personhood And The Overexpansion Of Corporate Rights, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 889 (2016), James Wright

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The Origin And Evolution Of The Third Party “Refusal To Deal” Defense In Illinois Corporate Opportunity Cases, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 937 (2013), William Lynch Schaller Jan 2013

The Origin And Evolution Of The Third Party “Refusal To Deal” Defense In Illinois Corporate Opportunity Cases, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 937 (2013), William Lynch Schaller

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Reforming The Second Tier Of The U.S. Pension System: Tabula Rasa Or Step By Step?, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 631 (2013), G. A. (Sandy) Mackenzie, Jonathan Barry Forman Jan 2013

Reforming The Second Tier Of The U.S. Pension System: Tabula Rasa Or Step By Step?, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 631 (2013), G. A. (Sandy) Mackenzie, Jonathan Barry Forman

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Corporate Opportunities And The Third Party “Refusal To Deal” Defense: Policy And Practice Lessons From Illinois, 47 J Marshall L. Rev 1 (2013), William Schaller Jan 2013

Corporate Opportunities And The Third Party “Refusal To Deal” Defense: Policy And Practice Lessons From Illinois, 47 J Marshall L. Rev 1 (2013), William Schaller

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A Decent Proposal: How Animal Welfare Organizations Have Utilized Shareholder Proposals To Achieve Greater Protection For Animals,47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 795 (2013), Summer Hallaj Jan 2013

A Decent Proposal: How Animal Welfare Organizations Have Utilized Shareholder Proposals To Achieve Greater Protection For Animals,47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 795 (2013), Summer Hallaj

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Revisiting The Leveraged Buyout: Is Constructive Fraud Going Too Far?, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (2013), Angelo Guisado Jan 2013

Revisiting The Leveraged Buyout: Is Constructive Fraud Going Too Far?, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (2013), Angelo Guisado

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Space Entrepreneurs: Business Strategy, Risk, Law, And Policy In The Final Frontier, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1039 (2013), Michael Laisné Jan 2013

Space Entrepreneurs: Business Strategy, Risk, Law, And Policy In The Final Frontier, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1039 (2013), Michael Laisné

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Human civilization is on the brink of exploring another frontier. As usual, the super power governments of the world have played a major role in the initial stages. Now, as was the case when brave settlers came to colonize the West, and railroads and financial empires were built, society must rely on the private sector to take civilization to the final frontier. This article will give an overview of the current laws and policies relevant to space entrepreneurship (Part II). The Article explores the road to becoming a space entrepreneur including, a description of startup risks (Part III), an overview …


Putting A Price On Friendship: Examining The Ownership Battle Between A Business' Social Media Networks, And The Humans That Operate Them, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 745 (2013), Michael Furlong Jan 2013

Putting A Price On Friendship: Examining The Ownership Battle Between A Business' Social Media Networks, And The Humans That Operate Them, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 745 (2013), Michael Furlong

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Run Through The Wringer: How Cleaning Industry Franchisors Exploit Franchisees' Hope For An American Dream, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 827 (2013), John Dunne Jan 2013

Run Through The Wringer: How Cleaning Industry Franchisors Exploit Franchisees' Hope For An American Dream, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 827 (2013), John Dunne

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Responsible Profitability - Not On My Balance Sheet, 61 Cath. U. L. Rev. 651 (2012), Arthur Acevedo Jan 2012

Responsible Profitability - Not On My Balance Sheet, 61 Cath. U. L. Rev. 651 (2012), Arthur Acevedo

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Many free-market capitalists believe in the syllogism that if a free market results in progress, and if progress is good, then by definition a free market must be good. Two hundred years of economic development support this proposition. The capitalist model, which is premised on free-market ideology, is credited with producing many of the riches enjoyed by society as a whole. Indeed, the pursuit of economic freedom ranks among the primary motivations for the founding of the United States. The corporation has enabled that pursuit and can be credited with greatly contributing to the advancement of free-market capitalism.

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The Use Of Federal Law To Curb Excessive Executive Compensation: Lessons In Past Failures And Lessons For The Future, 57 Vill. L. Rev. 551 (2012), Kathryn J. Kennedy Jan 2012

The Use Of Federal Law To Curb Excessive Executive Compensation: Lessons In Past Failures And Lessons For The Future, 57 Vill. L. Rev. 551 (2012), Kathryn J. Kennedy

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When one thinks of the use of legislative power to curb the size and the type of compensation paid to executives, one normally thinks such power is reserved to the states. That is, one tends to think that regulating corporate governance falls within traditional state police powers. However, while state courts have been willing to review the processes boards of directors use in setting the size and type of executive compensation, they have been less willing to review the actual results of such decisions. Hence, it is no shock that Congress continues to dabble in the area of corporate governance …


Corporate Opportunities And Corporate Competition In Illinois: A Comparative Discussion Of Fiduciary Duties, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2012), William Lynch Schaller Jan 2012

Corporate Opportunities And Corporate Competition In Illinois: A Comparative Discussion Of Fiduciary Duties, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2012), William Lynch Schaller

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Commentary: Campaign Finance In The Wake Of Citizens United, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 583 (2011), Thomas E. Mann Jan 2011

Commentary: Campaign Finance In The Wake Of Citizens United, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 583 (2011), Thomas E. Mann

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So What If Corporations Aren't People?, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 701 (2011), Ilya Shapiro, Caitlyn W. Mccarthy Jan 2011

So What If Corporations Aren't People?, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 701 (2011), Ilya Shapiro, Caitlyn W. Mccarthy

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Back To The Future? The Effects Of Citizens United V. Fec In The 2010 Election, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 595 (2011), Peter L. Francia Jan 2011

Back To The Future? The Effects Of Citizens United V. Fec In The 2010 Election, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 595 (2011), Peter L. Francia

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A Capitalist Joker: The Strange Origins, Disturbing Past, And Uncertain Future Of Corporate Personhood In American Law, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 643 (2011), David H. Gans, Douglas T. Kendall Jan 2011

A Capitalist Joker: The Strange Origins, Disturbing Past, And Uncertain Future Of Corporate Personhood In American Law, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 643 (2011), David H. Gans, Douglas T. Kendall

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Citizens United And Tiered Personhood, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 717 (2011), Atiba R. Ellis Jan 2011

Citizens United And Tiered Personhood, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 717 (2011), Atiba R. Ellis

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The New Threat To Financial Reform: The End-User Exception To Dodd-Frank Mandatory Swap Clearance, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 117 (2011), Jeremy A. Liabo Jan 2011

The New Threat To Financial Reform: The End-User Exception To Dodd-Frank Mandatory Swap Clearance, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 117 (2011), Jeremy A. Liabo

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Excessive Executive Compensation: Prior Federal Attempts To Curb Perceived Abuses, 10 Hous. Bus. & Tax L.J. 196 (2010), Kathryn J. Kennedy Jan 2010

Excessive Executive Compensation: Prior Federal Attempts To Curb Perceived Abuses, 10 Hous. Bus. & Tax L.J. 196 (2010), Kathryn J. Kennedy

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The Transformation Of Freedom Of Speech: Unsnarling The Twisted Roots Of Citizens United V. Fec, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 69 (2010), Steven J. André Jan 2010

The Transformation Of Freedom Of Speech: Unsnarling The Twisted Roots Of Citizens United V. Fec, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 69 (2010), Steven J. André

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How To Avoid The Constraints Of Rule 10b-5(B): A First Circuit Guide For Underwriters, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 931 (2010), Eric H. Franklin Jan 2010

How To Avoid The Constraints Of Rule 10b-5(B): A First Circuit Guide For Underwriters, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 931 (2010), Eric H. Franklin

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Running From The United States Treasury: The Need To Reform The Taxation Of Multinational Corporations, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1041 (2010), Jennifer Barton Jan 2010

Running From The United States Treasury: The Need To Reform The Taxation Of Multinational Corporations, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1041 (2010), Jennifer Barton

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The Price Of Admission: How Inconsistent Enforcement Of Antitrust Laws In America's Live Entertainment Sector Hurts The Average Consumer, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 261 (2010), Nathan B. Grzegorek Jan 2010

The Price Of Admission: How Inconsistent Enforcement Of Antitrust Laws In America's Live Entertainment Sector Hurts The Average Consumer, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 261 (2010), Nathan B. Grzegorek

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The Unaccountability Of The Accounting Regulators: Analyzing The Constitutionality Of The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1019 (2009), Whitney Innes Jan 2009

The Unaccountability Of The Accounting Regulators: Analyzing The Constitutionality Of The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1019 (2009), Whitney Innes

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When The Music Stops, Why Not Require Certain Title Vii Plaintiffs To Find A Chair On Which To Rest Their Complaint?, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 505 (2009), Catherine R. Caifano Jan 2009

When The Music Stops, Why Not Require Certain Title Vii Plaintiffs To Find A Chair On Which To Rest Their Complaint?, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 505 (2009), Catherine R. Caifano

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Who's In Charge Here? Requiring More Transparency In Corporate America: Advancements In Beneficial Ownership For Privately Held Companies, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1049 (2009), Dean Kalant Jan 2009

Who's In Charge Here? Requiring More Transparency In Corporate America: Advancements In Beneficial Ownership For Privately Held Companies, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1049 (2009), Dean Kalant

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Funding Public Pension Plans, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 837 (2009), Jonathan Barry Forman Jan 2009

Funding Public Pension Plans, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 837 (2009), Jonathan Barry Forman

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