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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Shareholder Agreement’s “Except as Otherwise Set Forth Herein” Hands Control of Famed Restaurant to...

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John’s of 12th Street in the East Village is one of Manhattan’s oldest and most storied red-sauce Italian restaurants. Founded in 1908, John’s hosted a speakeasy and was favored by gangsters during Prohibition. In 1922, it...more

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The End of the Shareholder Rule: Aabar, Jardine, and the Future of Corporate Privilege

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Two recent judicial decisions have brought long-standing assumptions about the so-called “Shareholder Rule” under critical scrutiny. In Aabar Holdings S.à.r.l. v Glencore plc & ors, the English High Court held that companies...more

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Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 6: Minority Stakeholder Interests and Oppression

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There is a common misconception that ownership equals control. But in many businesses—especially those participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Service-Disabled...more

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Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 5: Fiduciary Duties

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Litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, but with thoughtful planning, exposure can be significantly reduced. From contractual disputes to employment disputes, potential legal challenges can arise at...more

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I’ll Have a Bacon Cheeseburger, Hold the Pickle and LLC Dissolution

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I’ve noticed over the many years since this blog’s launch a disproportionate number of posts concerning disputes among restaurant co-owners. The only explanation I’ve come up with is that first-time, start-up restaurant...more

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Winter Case Notes: Nice Try, But the Agreements Say What They Say

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Spring is soon upon us. March Madness is at our doorstep. The Formula 1 season is underway. Baseball season will be in full swing shortly. And my allergies are already in bloom....more

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“Fair Value” In Appraisal Actions Under The Companies Act 1981 S 106(6)

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On 4 February 2025, Martin J handed down judgment in Glendina Pty Limited & Ors v NKWE Platinum Ltd (2025) SC (Bda) 15 Civ. It is the first “fair value” appraisal claim on a merger or amalgamation under the Companies Act 1981...more

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