Fiduciary Duties of the Board of Directors

Resource type: Practice Note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

This Note covers the fiduciary duties of the board of directors, including a discussion of the core duties of care and loyalty and certain circumstances when the board holds heightened duties.

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Resource ID: 6-382-1267
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