The Law Of Corporate Groups

Traditional corporation law (or entity law) no longer covers the challenges presented by today's multinational corporate integration and control. Now, Blumberg's ground-breaking analysis of the law of corporate groups (or enterprise law) brings current trends in business law into sharp focus, with detailed examination of thousands of cases.Every corporate lawyer must deal with state statutory issues, and this is the source to turn to for information and guidance. Blumberg provides expert, practical analysis of the statutes -- and their application -- in such areas as: Public utilities, banking, and Savings and Loan Associations following federal models -- Insurance Alcoholic beverages and gambling -- The vital topic of professional responsibility in the representation of affiliated corporations is also covered here.

Discusses the nature of corporate groups and networks, and provides arguments for rules extending liability beyond insolvent entities.

Starting from a discussion of the theoretical underpinning of the place companies occupy in society, this book explores the consequences of adherence to free market contractualist theory, including the lack of regulatory control of a sufficiently robust nature. Professor Dine comments on the absence of a concept of governance of groups from a comparative perspective and considers the consequences of this absence for the conflict of laws. In particular, she highlights the tragic consequences of globalization by transnationals including polarization of income and environmental damage, and suggests a possible legal framework to prevent future damages.

Traditional corporation law (or "entity" law) no longer covers the challenges presented by today's multinational corporate integration and control. Now, Blumberg's ground-breaking analysis of the law of corporate groups (or "enterprise" law) brings current trends in business law into sharp focus, with detailed examination of thousands of cases. Here is the only source that offers detailed guidance to corporate counsel, litigators and judges on federal regulatory programs of general application as they affect corporate groups. You'll find in-depth, readily usable guidance on all these areas and more: Forms of corporate organization under federal statutes -- Labor and employment law -- Social legislation -- Environmental protection. -- Corporate crime.