Asked by Trevia Knight on Jul 09, 2024
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In the case in the text,Omnicare,Inc.v.NCS Healthcare,Inc. ,the court held that:
A) the business judgment rule was irrelevant in its determination of whether the voting agreement was valid and enforceable.
B) the agreements were not valid and enforceable because reasonable doubt was raised as to whether the directors acted in good faith.
C) the agreements were not valid and enforceable because the directors were able to shield themselves from liability under the business judgment rule.
D) under the circumstances of the case,only the merger agreement was valid and enforceable.
Voting Agreement
A legal pact among shareholders to vote their shares in a certain manner.
Business Judgment Rule
A legal principle that protects company directors from liability for decisions made in good faith and in the interest of the company.
Good Faith
The honest intention to act without taking an unfair advantage over another party during the execution of deals, contracts, and transactions.
- Build an understanding of the arrangements and legal ruling in board meetings and the charge to directors across a spectrum of corporate governance models.
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Learning Objectives
- Build an understanding of the arrangements and legal ruling in board meetings and the charge to directors across a spectrum of corporate governance models.
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