Directors' negligence liability to creditors: a comparative and critical view

Article Abstract:

The author argues that it is appropriate to impose liability on corporate directors for negligence, but that caution must be used in setting the scope of liability. Topics include the distinction between fiduciary duty and the duty of care. Corporate director liability laws in a number of nations are outlined.

International, Corporate directors, Debtor and creditor

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To know a veil

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The author discusses origins of corporate veil piercing analysis, assessing shareholder liability for corporate debt, in contract and tort cases. Topics include the tools used in modern-day veil-piercing analysis, and the reasons behind the persistence of the corporate veil doctrine.

Interpretation and construction, Disregard of corporate entity, Judge-made law, Disregarding corporate entity

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Corporate predecessor liability for defective products

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the theory of the liability of predecessor corporations for the actions of successor corporations with respect to products liability. The rationales for both successor and predecessor liability are analyzed.

Product liability, Products liability, Liability of successor corporations, Corporate succession liability

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