TOPICAL LEGAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO REGULATIONS CONCERNING JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES

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Keywords
membership, society, rights, joint-stock company, commercial transactions, derivative action, action pro socio.

Summary
The paper examines some current legal issues related to regulations concerning the joint-stock companies. The aim of the research is to analyze the current status of shareholders in such companies, the protection of their rights and the liability of the governing bodies for violation of their rights. An analysis was carried out on the membership rights of expelled shareholders in cases of increase or reduction in the capital of a joint stock company. Special emphasis is put on issues related to management’s liability for damages inflicted on the company. The author argues for its classification as a contractual liability on the grounds of research and analysis of the current jurisprudence. The conclusion provides a summary and suggestions for improvement of the existing commercial legislation.

JEL: Ê22.
Pages: 33
Price: 3 Points

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