The key to winning a shareholder oppression case can sometimes be as simple as getting the information you need; and the key to that can sometimes be a reluctant accountant. Often, the company’s accountant will have the key to the case because he or she knows “where the bodies are buried.” » Read More
No one wants a trial, especially in business divorce litigation. Trials can be messy, expensive, and have a debilitating impact on the company. For example, a valuable CFO caught between warring factions of owners is a prime candidate to start circulating her resume. » Read More
David C. Roberts, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to present a seminar for all business owners that will answer many of the questions, both known and unknown, a shareholder would have, such as:
David C. Roberts, a Member with Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to present a seminar for all business owners that will answer many of the questions, both known and unknown, a shareholder would have, such as:
Minority owners of closely-held corporations (in New Jersey) often put themselves in a position where they are cut off from access to the company’s books and records. When that happens, several things can occur, and few of them are good.
For example, majority shareholders who have unfettered access to the company’s finances often abuse their power by granting themselves impermissible benefits that are not related to their employment by the company, and are not proportionately shared with the minority shareholders. » Read More
Previously on this website, I wrote about how a recession can help an unscrupulous business partner hide his fraud (Nov. 2008). For example, I explained that “tough economic times” can be used as an excuse to stop paying dividends or providing other financial benefits to minority shareholders. » Read More
Shareholder disputes often arise because of a lack of information being disclosed by the majority to the minority shareholders. In New Jersey, there are limitations as to what financial documents must be shared with minority shareholders. However, most of the time business owners believe that their business partners should share more information than the bare minimum dictated by law. » Read More
