Rights and Remedies for Mistreated Minority Shareholders in Private Businesses

Owners of closely held businesses are subject to liability for minority owner abuse. The course gives direction on litigating the claims and advice on how to avoid them. In this program, attorneys will learn the acts and behavior that could lead to an action seeking a remedy for abuse of a minority owner, the issues that can be raised in litigation, some remedies available for such abuse, and how to avoid the problem. Attorneys attending this course will explore a detailed hypothetical case study, with dozens of real-world cases about minority shareholder rights grounding the learning process.

Attorneys of all levels are encouraged to attend this program to explore the rights and remedies for minority shareholders. Lawyers who advise closely held corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships may be interested in attending this course to learn how to best represent their clients.

Learning Objectives:

• Detail the rights of minority owners
• Identify actions and behavior that violate minority owners’ rights
• Explore effective litigation strategies in minority shareholder rights cases
• Discover strategies for drafting a Complaint
• Explain how to avoid litigation by following proper practices of company decision-making