Common Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes can arise in any corporation, public or private, large or small. Sometimes, disagreements arise between the shareholders themselves or between company owners and shareholders. There can be many different issues at the heart of these disputes, but one thing is always true - it is important to resolve shareholder disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible to preserve the company’s bottom line. Common issues involved in a shareholder dispute include: The breach of the shareholder agreement Breach of fiduciary duty Disagreements about the management or direction of the company Minority shareholders getting bullied by majority shareholders Personal issues that impact business relationships Conflicts of interest Discrepancies in contribution or compensation Inadequate distribution of dividends Allegations of fraud or unlawful conduct by the company Whatever a dispute entails, the…