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The Dwindling of Revlon.

Authors :
Johnson, Lyman
Ricca, Robert
Source :
Washington & Lee Law Review. Winter2014, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p167-227. 61p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the Supreme Court of Delaware's ruling in the 1986 case Revlon Inc. v. MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. which deals with the duties of corporate directors in relation to merger and acquisition (M&A) activities. Breaches of duties and Delaware decisional law are mentioned, along with a Revlon duty which focuses on the efforts of directors to maximize shareholder value. Directors and officers liability insurance and fiduciary duties are examined, along with damages.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00430463
Volume :
71
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Washington & Lee Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95843815