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    subsidiary company’s boards of directors. More complicated corporate law considerations, particularly those related to fiduciary duties, typically arise following the closing of an equity carve-out, especially if the parent retains a significant equity interest in the subsidiary. Shareholder Approval The question of whether shareholder approval is required to implement an equity carve-out is determined by state law. While shareholder approval statutes vary by state, most are substantially similar to Delaware’s

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    provision of professional advice and treatment’. At first glance, it is easy to see how even this could be perceived to be fiduciary in nature, whereby patients often confide in and depend on their doctor who they believe will act in their best interests. Even so, there is a major difference between the doctor-patient relationship and the established fiduciary relationships. In established fiduciary relationships the fiduciary acts like ‘a representative character in the exercise of his responsibility’

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    QUESTION 1 A conflict of interest defines as a situation in which someone in the position of trust like a lawyer, has personal interest or an individual being hired so that him/her and the management will get a personal benefit A conflict of interest may arise due to a conflict of roles which might provide an incentive for improper acts in some circumstances. A conflict of interest can create an appearance of impropriety that can undermine confidence in the ability of that person to act properly

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    running into the lack of nonprofit board understanding by my board members. They believe that I have the ability to oversee the organization, much like a CEO and President of a for-profit venture can. Therefore, I believe that most of them have no interest or time to really assist with day-to-day operations, and I am accepting of that since I believe that their connections and networks will provide great value. Nonprofit Industry Norms and Standards In the nonprofit industry, the board of directors

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    letter, you falsely state that “Later through other professional associations that I have discovered that Mr. Hirzel had a prior relationship with this law firm leading me to have even greater concerns. Is this not Board policy to avoid (sic) conflict of interest situation involving the Board and any contracted service.” Please be advised that I have never had any type of relationship, personal or professional, with Lusk & Albertson, PLC prior to voting to hire them

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    needs to create a new structure in which board members are more involved. After the board of the Kenmore Midget Baseball League voted against allowing the chairwoman Sarah’s husband to take over the league 's concession stand (as it was a clear conflict of interest) Sarah left the organization abruptly and rather dramatically. While Sarah’s departure was an initial blow to the league, over time it came to be seen as a great opportunity to rebuild the organization and this time build a more balanced, stronger

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    Directors and shareholders are the two main organs that make up a company. Section 250 of Companies Act 2006 defines director as ‘any person occupying the position of director, by whatever name called’. Directors have the responsibility to manage the company as they may exercise all the powers of the company. Whether or not a person uses the title of director is irrelevant in determining whether such person is a director, someone who is described as manager or governor can possibly be a director

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    There was clearly a conflict of interest in Moody's. This occurred in terms of the profits that were received from clients. Unlike a normal credit rating company, they were selling their credit rating to the highest bidder and whoever paid can have their rating be in their favor. Naïve to their actions, they basically in return caused mortgage lenders to push out as more and more loans. Moody's was irresponsible in their decision making and should have performed a better approach to the impending

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    Nonprofit organizations have become the interest of many financial investigations over the last twenty years. One firm that found themselves on the wrong end of media scrutiny is Helping Hospitalized Veterans also known as HHV. Helping Hospitalized Veteran’s mission is to help veterans who have been hospitalized rehab from their injuries quicker. This mission is accomplished by making craft kits for veterans to enjoy and take their minds off their current situation. The mission helps recovering veterans

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    Doctor-patient relationships may be endangered by new financial and organizational arrangements, which increase concerns about conflicts of interest and reduce patient trust. Patients in managed care who are not satisfied with their doctors’ orders may want tests and referral to specialist and if that’s not given patients will start questioning whether the referral and tests actually are not indicated, or whether physicians are just trying save money for themselves other the healthcare plan. Additionally

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