We develop an interpretation of the economics of alternative shareholder liability regimes that challenges the view that limited liability always represents the most efficient form of corporate ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

The decision's significance, however, is not limited to the facts of Hoskins and the FCPA — and may have implications for any case involving corporate criminal liability for the actions of agents.

Welcome to “Mining MSHA,” a regular series of posts focusing on mine safety fundamentals – but designed for both new and experienced mine safety professionals. This series will help safety ...

Agency agreements are used when one party authorizes another to conduct business on its behalf. The authorizing party is known as the principal, while the party conducting the business is known as the ...

The Court of Chancery dismissed a complaint filed by creditors and former business affiliates of a defunct Latin American offshore oil service company for failing to establish, under agency or joint ...

Blockchain technology produced a new business model; one that enables companies to profit through creating and releasing open-source code. The decentralisation of business orgs creates new corporate ...