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Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Bylaws are written provisions describing how day-to-day operations of a corporation will be conducted. A corporation's activities are governed, in order of precedence, by statute, corporate charter, and bylaws.
A corporation's first set of bylaws is adopted by the corporation's first board of directors (or, in New York, by incorporators). The bylaws will normally describe how issues of corporate control will be handled and, to the extent not already covered in the corporate charter or otherwise required by statute, will cover such issues as the number of directors, the method of voting by the directors, offices of the corporation, and provisions for shareholder meetings. Once bylaws are adopted, changes in the bylaws normally will require shareholder approval...
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An Introduction to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Reparations for Losses Resulting from Violations of Commodities Trading Laws
Customers may seek reparation of their actual damages, including out-of-pocket trading losses. Punitive damages may be awarded in cases of intentional violations of law or regulation if the violations take place in the execution of an order on the floor of an exchange. Customers with successful claims also may recover their filing fees. Prejudgment interest and necessary litigation costs such as fees for experts may be awarded to customers who successfully file summary or formal proceedings. However, prejudgment interest is not available for the customer who prevails in a voluntary proceeding...
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What is the legal liability of partners and joint venturers in personal injury actions against the business owners?
Generally, each member of a partnership or joint venture is vicariously liable for the wrongful conduct of another member if the wrongful conduct occurs within the scope and course of the affairs of the partnership or joint venture. Therefore, each member of a partnership or joint venture will be liable for personal injuries caused by another member's negligence if the negligence occurs within the scope and course of the affairs of the business. For example ...
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