The Benefit Corporation: 2015 Update

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