The Benefit Corporation: 2015 Update
1h 3m
Created on December 18, 2015
Intermediate
Overview
As socially responsible entrepreneurship has gained a foothold in the U.S., some states have created a whole new entity type to accommodate the growing sector: the Benefit Corporation (B-Corp.). Although there are many benefits to forming a B-Corp. such as liability protection and investment incentives, an attorney must counsel the client as to the potential dangers as well. This course, led by attorney Todd Kulkin, is a primer on the B-Corp. and will prepare you to identify when the use of such is appropriate, when the use is not appropriate, and how to spot certain issues before they arise.
Learning Objectives:
I. Understand where/when the B-Corp. is the right option
II. Identify the liability issues regarding B-Corps
III. Grasp strategies to defend a B-Corp. in a stockholder action
IV. Become familiar with the procedures to become a B-Corp., including registration
V. Discuss investment/marketing strategies for B-Corps
VI. Recognize the unique tax treatment of benefit corporations
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